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The 24th Wildflower Foray
will be April 24 - 26, 2009
Schedule of 2008 Wildflower Foray hikes
Click here for Wildflower Species
Checklist (pdf file)
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Another wildflower hike will be offered in Lawrence County on April
19,
2008.
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| The Wildflower Foray has been around for 23 years. The Foray’s founders hit on
a winning combination when they paired interesting and enjoyable
programs with the serious work of collecting spring wildflower data. The
Foray has grown from a one day to three day event. Each
year, new people join the fun and veterans of the wildflower count
share their wisdom and experience. Each challenged the other to
discover new species in bloom. Together, they have monitored habitat
change over time.
This year, every nature lover will find something to enjoy during the
23rd
Wildflower Foray:
wildflower and bird walks, a Lake Monroe boat trip, history, owl
calling, nature photography, medicinal plants, and a geocache-style "treasure hunt." Experience the sights and sounds of
spring in the forests of southern Indiana. Saturday evening includes a summary of the wildflower census, and
and a program by Geoffrey Keller, Cornell University Laboratory of
Ornithology. Enjoy music of forest and field as Geoff shares
recordings of local songbirds and relates the stories behind them.
During the Wildflower Foray, please visit our Welcome Centers at
Locations A and C, for information and refreshments. (see
map of locations on page with schedule)
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THINGS TO NOTE
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All programs and hikes are free, but some DNR properties
charge a gate fee.
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Some hikes require pre-registration. Check the
description carefully.
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Hikes are held regardless of weather. In case of
thunderstorm or other unsafe conditions, the boat trips may be rescheduled.
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Although our leaders are knowledgeable, field guides are
always helpful.
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Bring drinking water and a sack lunch if you plan to
participate in one hike after another.
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Remember: our parks,
nature preserves, reservoirs, wilderness areas, and historic sites are protected.
"Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints."
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Sponsored by:
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Brown County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Brown County Garden
Club
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Brown County Lions
Club
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Friends of Brown
County State Park
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Friends of T.C.
Steele State Historic Site
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Hoosier National
Forest
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Images Botanical
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J.L. Waters & Co.,
Bloomington
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Monroe County Parks &
Recreation
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Panera’s, Bloomington
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Sassafras Audubon
Society
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South Central Indiana
Native Plant &
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Wildflower Society (SCINPAWS)
With Assistance from:
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BirdCountry.US
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Bloomington Parks &
Recreation
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Brown County State
Park
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DNR Division of
Nature Preserves
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Girl Scouts Tulip
Trace Council
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Hoosier National
Forest
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IU Research &
Teaching Preserves
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Monroe Reservoir
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Return to the Wild,
Inc.
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Sycamore Land Trust
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T.C. Steele State
Historic Site
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The Nature
Conservancy
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Yellowwood State
Forest
Pictures here are from past
Wildflower Forays.
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Taking pictures on a nature photography hike.
US Forest Service's
Celebrating Wildflower's Website
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Join us
next year for the 24th Annual Wildflower Foray,
Friday, Saturday
and Sunday April 24, 25 & 26, 2009
To request more information, to volunteer, or for comments or suggestions, you may
contact the Hoosier NF through email at:
r9_hoosier_website@fs.fed.us
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