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Spring Wildflower Walks

Spring 2006 is here and Ohio's landscape is coming to life with vibrant wildflowers best seen in Ohio's state parks and nature preserves. As spring moves from southern Ohio and to the north, Ohioans can enjoy the many wildflower walks and educational events that our state parks and nature preserves host. Here's a list of the wildflower-related events in April and May.

Visitors to any state park or nature preserve are reminded that collecting natural materials is prohibited.

APRIL

   
Apr. 21
10 AM
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
Hocking Hills
At the Ash Cave parking lot. Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls. For info call (740) 385-6841.
Apr. 21-23 Shoot The Hills:
Nature Photo Weekend
Hocking Hills
At the dining lodge. Get tips from the pros, then shoot in the park for the photo contest. Bring your 35mm camera; slide film and processing are provided. Meals and camping or cottage stays are on your own. Pre-registration and a fee are required. For info and to pre-register call (740) 385-6841, (740) 774-6243 or www.shootthehills.com.
Apr. 22
1 PM
Spring Wildflower Hike
Hueston Woods
Enjoy the beauty of the spring carpet of wildflowers. Meet at the Nature Center. For info call (513) 523-6347.
Apr. 22
1 PM
Spring Wildflower Hike
Hueston Woods
Enjoy the beauty of the spring carpet of wildflowers. Meet at the Nature Center. For info call (513) 523-6347.
Apr. 22
10 AM-Noon
Wildflower Walk
Lake Hope
At the Hope Furnace parking lot. Take a leisurely stroll and discover the rich variety of blooming wildflowers. For info call (740) 596-5253.
Apr. 22
10 AM-Noon
Spring Wildflower Walk
Malabar Farm
Join us in a relaxing 2-mile walk to see nature’s spring carpet in fields and forest. For info call (419) 892-2784.
Apr. 22
1-4 PM
Birds and Buds
Van Buren
Look down and up to see the kaleidoscope of spring colors. Migratory birds and wildflowers will be featured. For info call (419) 832-7662.
Apr. 29
2 PM
Wildflower Walk
Salt Fork
Come to the Kennedy Stone House and hike along the Stone House trail to view a wide variety of beautiful spring wildflowers. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register call (740) 439-3521.

MAY

   
May 6
10 AM-Noon
Spring Wildflower Hike
Lake White
At the main parking area.  See spring’s wildflower spectacular up-close. For info call (740) 493-2212.
May 6
1 PM
Spring Wildflower Hike
Shawnee
At the campground. Take a 2.5 mile walk along the Harry Knighton trail to enjoy the diverse array of fauna of Shawnee. For info call (740) 858-6652.
May 6
10 and Noon
Wildflower hikes
Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve

Whether you love the colors of spring wildflowers or spotting birds in flight, you’ll have your choice of outdoor fun. Join an early morning bird hike at 8 a.m. or try one of the two wildflower hikes at 10 a.m. and noon. For more information, call (330) 527-5118.

May 13
2-3:30 PM
Wildflower Hike
Burr Oak
Come hike the Burr Oak Dam Trail for an up close peek at the spring wildflowers. For info call (740) 767-3570.
May 13
10-11:30 AM
Wildflower Hike
Forked Run
Come hike the Deer Run Trail for an up close peek at the spring wildflowers. For info call (740) 378-6206.
May 13
1-4 PM
Spring Tonic Time
Van Buren
At the nature center. Hike amid the May flowers and learn how pioneers and Native Americans used them as remedies.  For info call (419) 832-7662.
May 13
9-4 PM
Lakeside Daisy Open House
Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
The bright yellow blooms of Ohio’s rarest wildflower, the Lakeside daisy,
will greet visitors at the annual Open House. For more information, call (419) 433-4919.
May 14-21 Lilac Walk
Kelleys Island
Stroll the beautiful self-guided Lilac Trail and enjoy the beautiful colors and fragrant flowers. This walk begins on the south side of Ward Road, east of Division Street. For info call (419) 746-2546.
May 20
10 AM-Noon
Spring Wildflower Hike
Pike Lake
At the amphitheater. Take a relaxing hike to see spring’s wildflower spectacular, and enjoy a hayride at 7 PM followed by a movie. For info call (740) 493-2212.
For additional events, see the Ohio State Parks Events Calendar.