Sun, May 05
|Warbler Crossing
Walkin' with Wildflowers- REGISTRATION FULL
Follow local botanists on a guided walk to admire and appreciate spring flowers as well as ferns, mosses, and more that grow at Warbler Ridge!
Time & Location
May 05, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Warbler Crossing, 17487 Bypass Rd, Charleston, IL 61920, USA
Guests
About the event
This is a repeat of the hike happening on April 3rd. In case that walk was full or you couldn't make it, this is your second chance!
Here are just a few of the interesting things you’ll learn as you accompany local botanists (Nancy Coutant and Wilson Montgomery) on a guided walk on the trails of Warbler Ridge:
· See how many different mosses we can find and learn about the moss life cycle
· Find the early blooming liverleaf and discuss the "Doctrine of Signatures"
· Look for the edible spring beauty
· Examine the Christmas fern and learn why it has that common name
· Find sassafras trees and discuss "sassafras tea"
Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to walk on established trails with steep terrain. Walking sticks are welcome.
Consider bringing a magnification device and camera.
You will be notified by email of cancellation due to weather. The rain date is Sunday, May 19th from 1:30-3:30pm.
Questions? volunteer@grandprairiefriends.org