Specialty Walks

MORNING MEADOW WALKS
Wednesdays, July 19 thru September 6, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Members: Free; Non-members: Included with Preserve admission.
Pre-registration suggested.

Amidst a sea of waving green grasses, native bees and butterflies gather nectar or pollen from milkweeds, mints, bonesets and coneflowers. Before the day heats up, take a guided tour of our 4-acre meadow to learn about native warm season grasses, meadow ecology and plant-pollinator interactions. This vigorous walk leaves from the visitor center. For ages 10 and up.

Guided Wildflower Walk

Wednesday, April 25
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats and important plant-animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff and our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center with a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Guided Wildflower Walks are free for members and included in non-member admission. »

Wildflowers After Hours

Friday, May 4
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Twilight is one of the most beautiful times of the day with the soft light, cool breezes, and humming bees. Join Education Coordinator Kelly Joslin during National Wildflower Week for an adults-only evening stroll through woodland trails in search of wildflowers, shrubs and other signs of spring. »

Medicinal Trail Plant Walk

Saturday, May 19
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Plants have historically played a critical role in our health and wellness. Join Pat Coleman as we venture out to the Medicinal Trail, a very special woodland retreat tucked in a rather quiet corner of the Preserve. We will look for some of the most cherished medicinal herbs and talk about their history and their uses. We are likely to encounter a few “uncherished” plants along the way that have impressive medicinal reputations. Pat Coleman is a Volunteer Naturalist at the Preserve and a home herbalist who has been studying medicinal uses of plants for several years. »

Collections Walk: Fern Trail

Saturday, June 2
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Dr. Edgar Wherry planted nearly 100 species of native ferns during his tenure at the Preserve. Over the years, their numbers have dwindled but many beautiful examples remain. Take a walk with local fern expert David Lauer to explore the Fern Trail while learning its colorful history and our ongoing restoration efforts. »

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