Owen Clarkin, Colin Chapman, Mike Leveille, Art Goldsmith, and I explored (primarily) the north side of the Carp Barrens. Vegetation was noticeably more lush than in the last two years due to all the rain this summer. Of note on the north side were many scattered Shepardia canadensis and Cornus rugosa. Green Adder's Mouth orchids (Malaxus unifolia) were found on the north and south sides. We revisited a grove of naturally occurring Jack Pine (P. banksiana). Carex scoparia was prevalent on the north side rock barrens in damp depressions.