Elkhart community to host annual spring walks in April
Wildflower Nature Walks April
12, 19 and 26
Bird Watcher Walks April 26
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[April
01, 2014]
ELKHART — The village of Elkhart
is once again this year preparing for their spring walk events on
beautiful Elkhart Hill. Reservations are recommended in order to
assure that you will be able to participate. The walks will be
limited to 15 people per group, so make your reservation today.
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Wildflower Nature Walks To enjoy the spectacular
wildflowers on Elkhart Hill, the Elkhart Historical Society's
Wildflower Nature Walks are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on
three Saturdays: April 12, 19 and April 26. (More dates in May are a
possibility. See
website for updates.) Walkers will depart from Gov. Oglesby
Street in historic downtown Elkhart.
Everyone on the Wildflower Nature Walks will receive a wildflower
"bingo" card to learn the names of the flowers and to keep track of
the beautiful wildflowers they see on Elkhart Hill. Each outing will
last approximately 90 minutes.
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.
Cost is $10 for adults and $7.50 for children, age 12 and
younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is
limited to 15 people per walk. To register, mail the online,
printable form at
http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/ to the Elkhart
Historical Society address. Private tours for 10 or more can be
reserved by calling Gillette Ransom at 217-899-2238.
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Bird Watcher Walks
On April 26, the Elkhart Historical Society will also host Bird
Watcher Walks on Elkhart Hill. These walks will be offered at 6 a.m.
and 4 p.m., leaving from Gov. Oglesby Street in historic downtown
Elkhart.
Walkers will enjoy looking for the migratory birds that pass
Elkhart Hill every spring. The Bird Watcher Walks are a perfect
opportunity for a spring family event. The walks last approximately
90 minutes.
The outing will be on foot, so walkers should dress for the
weather (rain or shine), wear good walking shoes and bring insect
repellent. And don't forget the binoculars.
Cost is $10 for adults and $7.50 for children, age 12 and
younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is
limited to 15 people per walk. To register, mail the online,
printable form at
http://www.elkharthistoricalsociety.org/ to the Elkhart
Historical Society address.
Don't give up on spring. Make plans to join the walks on Elkhart
Hill.
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