By Connie Schmidt
On June 26, our dynamic team of Ed Max and Mike Davis will again pair up for a great hike and talk at this original prairie area abutting a very old cemetery. The address is 945 Bluff City Blvd, Elgin, IL, and you only need to meander to the back of the property to find the trail head and our leaders waiting for you.
This is a special outing, with beautiful vistas and a variety of ecosystems. Our annual Fen wildflower ramble never disappoints! With over 450 species of wildflowers (many threatened), plus seeps that run cold year-round, plus spectacular kames, you will be treated to a fun, educational hike, led by naturalist Ed Max and Geologist Mike Davis. This is an easy hike, with a few hills, and a loop trail. We try to start early, as the prairie can get warm by mid-day. A hat is a good idea! You’ll cross wetland stream beds, see huge stands of blackberries, (not raspberries, but the big, luscious ones), usually at least five types of milkweed and interesting rock and glacial deposits. Bring a lunch to enjoy on the hill in the parking lot if you like. Bring a hat, water, and perhaps some bug spray and sunblock if you are so inclined. Register here
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