Hart’s Falls
Located on the Grasse River near Pyrites, Hart’s Falls is a popular swimming hole and picnic ground. Flatrocks is aptly called so, as the falls themselves pour over a swath of smooth, flat, hole-filled stones that spread across the Grasse. The holes, likely carved out over the centuries by smaller stones whirling in the waves, are filled with smooth spheres, micro-organisms and the occasional water vegetation. The presence of the rocks serves as a warm bed for invertebrate communities, as well as a perfect sunning location for reptiles, amphibians and humans alike. The land is an ecosystem of brilliant wildflowers and diverse trees, attracting a wide variety of sparkling insects and fish. Unique grasses, sedges and a mosaic of every size sediment give way to the seasonal rise and fall of the Grasse River. This stunning ecosystem is a vital part of the St. Lawrence River Watershed, as are all riparian and aquatic zones. (excerpted from https://www.stlawlandtrust.org/content/harts-falls )
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