Poison Oak

Keep in mind the surrounding woods and fields are strewn with poison oak! This prolific, opportunistic plant can nestle inside blackberry patches, climb trees, and engulf rock outcroppings.If you even suspect you are allergic to the touch of poison oak, it is best to wear appropriate clothing and know where you can put your hands on some over the counter products in cream, gel or soap form to use before and after hiking. Poison oak changes color with the seasons and is even active in early spring before the leaves emerge.

 

 

 

Keep in mind the surrounding woods and fields are strewn with poison oak! This prolific, opportunistic plant can nestle inside blackberry patches, climb trees, and engulf rock outcroppings.If you even suspect you are allergic to the touch of poison oak, it is best to wear appropriate clothing and know where you can put your hands on some over the counter products in cream, gel or soap form to use before and after hiking. Poison oak changes color with the seasons and is even active in early spring before the leaves emerge.