Wildflower Hikes

Participants will learn about the basics of plant identification, and will be provided handouts about plant identification terminology, field guides and web resources, and invasive species.  All of the hikes will start at 10:00am at the location indicated and will last up to 4 hours. No previous experience is necessary. Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. The hikes will be limited to the first 20 participants. To reserve your spot for any of the hikes, contact Chris Benda at botanizer@gmail.com. Follow Chris on facebook at www.facebook.com/illnoisbotanizer.

August 24^th:  Heron Pond Nature Preserve, Cache River SNA, Belknap, IL

Meet at nature preserve parking lot and trailhead

October 12^th:  Piney Creek Nature Preserve, Chester, IL

Meet at nature preserve parking lot and trailhead