Elkhart Wildflower Nature Walks
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[April
10, 2013]
ELKHART -- Enjoy the
spectacular wildflowers on Elkhart Hill as part of Elkhart's "Celebrate
Spring!" April weekends. The Elkhart Historical Society's Wildflower Nature
Walks are scheduled for 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on April 13
and 20. Walkers will depart from the Birdsong Books & Vintage Shoppe, 111
Gov. Oglesby St. in historic downtown Elkhart. |
Each outing will last approximately 90
minutes, and walks are limited to 15 people. The outing will be on
foot, so walkers should dress for the weather (rain or shine), wear
good walking shoes and bring insect repellent.
Master Gardeners in Macon,
Sangamon-Menard, McLean, Peoria and Logan counties can obtain
continuing education credit for the walk. Contact your Master
Gardener coordinator directly for credit.
To complement the walks, the
Elkhart Historical Society is offering a special "Walk with Lunch
and Lecture" at noon on each date. Lunch includes soup and
half-sandwich or quiche, with dessert and beverage, at Wild Hare
Café, 102 Gov. Oglesby St. in historic downtown Elkhart.
Reservations are required. The cost
for the Wildflower Nature Walk only is $10 for adults and $7.50 for
children 12 and younger. For the walk, lunch and lecture, the cost
is $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger. Children must
be accompanied by an adult. Make this a family event. For more
information and the online, printable reservation form, go to
www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org.
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For information on more activities and events
during Elkhart's April "Celebrate Spring!" weekends, visit
www.explorelogancounty.com/ElkhartIL. |