Celebrate World Wetlands Day by joining us for a guided morning hike through one of our region’s most vital and vibrant ecosystems! It might be winter, but there are still loads to enjoy at Lydick Bog. This program invites participants to explore the rich biodiversity, cultural significance, and essential ecological services that wetlands provide, from
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Kick off our seasonal Phenology Hike series with a guided spring walk focused on the signs of renewal and change in the natural world! As days grow longer and temperatures rise, plants and animals respond in visible and fascinating ways. This spring hike invites participants to slow down, observe, and document the early stages of
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You might be able to tell an oak leaf from a maple, but how do you identify a tree without its leaves? Without leaves, you might think all trees look the same. With a bit of knowledge, you can learn how to spot a black oak from a silver maple just by looking at their
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Hiking with a group can be wonderful, but sometimes we also want… quiet. To observe and enjoy our surroundings, to get lost in our own heads, and to just soak in nature. As we get the new year started, this hike will offer space for quiet and contemplation as we walk the trails of Meadowbrook
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You might be able to tell an oak leaf from a maple, but how do you identify a tree without its leaves? Without leaves, you might think all trees look the same. With a bit of knowledge, you can learn how to spot a black oak from a silver maple just by looking at their
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Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a magical hike under the winter sky! Join us as we welcome the return of the light with a guided walk through snow-dusted trails, followed by cozy fireside s’mores and warm drinks. Please wear warm layers and sturdy boots. Optionally, we encourage you to bring a mug
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Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a magical hike under the winter sky! Join us as we welcome the return of the light with a guided walk through snow-dusted trails, followed by cozy fireside s’mores and warm drinks. Please wear warm layers and sturdy boots. Optionally, we encourage you to bring a mug
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Join us on Saturday, September 20th, to celebrate the Fall Equinox! You will be led on a walk through the preserve as we listen for the rustle of fallen leaves, spot the first warm hues trickling into the vegetation, and tune into nature’s subtle shift into autumn. Embrace the serene hush and earthy fragrance of
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Learn all about the fascinating flora of Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve through our series of hikes to accompany our new “The Art of Ambler Flatwoods” coloring book! This hike will take you through the wetland habitat, where you’ll learn to identify key plants and discover how they thrive in this extraordinary environment. You’ll be led
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Porter County’s J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, as far as nature preserves and hiking trails go. Tucked between residential streets in a quiet Chesterton neighborhood, the trails and entrance to the preserve are easily overlooked. On April 27th, we’ll pull back the curtain of mystique and offer neighbors
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