Hiking Ecology Expedition: Northwoods Flora, Birds and Buds at MECCA Trails

05/10/2024 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM CT

Admission

  • Free

Location

Little Turtle Flowage

Summary

The Northwoods of Wisconsin are abundant in plant life ranging from spring ephemerals like delicate Starflowers, to towering trees like our beloved Eastern Hemlocks. In this Flora of the Northwoods hiking series, our team of naturalists will take participants out into various ecosystems to share their flora knowledge and demonstrate how vastly diverse plant life is in our region.

Description

Join Discovery Center Naturalists Licia and Aidan as we explore the wonderful trails of MECCA near the Little Turtle Flowage for signs of spring - including early bird arrivals and spring flowers and plants!  Trail will be up to 2 miles on moderate terrain.  

 

Registration required by 5/9/24.  Registered participants will be sent directions to the trailhead.  This program is offered at no charge and is sponsored by MECCA Trails in Mercer (www.meccatrails.com).  Friday 7 AM - 8:30 AM.