Discover the stories of trees! Join us as we explore the oak savanna during this naturalist-guided walk, exploring what stories can trees tell us, observing our restoration effort and discussing the history and native species that are benefiting from the restoration. As we walk the savanna we will look for bumble bees, butterflies and flowers. We will learn how to measure a tree, core a log and take in the vista of Rapids Lake from the top of bluff. All are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date and Time: Saturday, August 10th from 9:30 - 11:00 am
Location: Jonathan Carver Parkway parking lot - 44.73461449909036, -93.6478367670158
Registration Information: No registration required.
Activity Level: Easy-active, we will walk through the prairie then into the oak savanna. Some areas will/may have tall plants.
Meet Us: North Hunter Parking Lot.
What to Bring: Long pants and closed toe-shoes or boots to walk through tall grasses, bug spray, water and snack. Event is rain or shine, please be prepared with the appropriate outerwear.
Accessibility: Vault toilets are located in the parking lot. Trail surface will be unlevel with some grasses, weeds, stumps and trees. Some areas may have tall weeds with ticks, be prepared.
Program Leader: This program is led by Volunteer Naturalist Carrie Poster and Conservation Biology Apprentice Theresa Garrison. Theresa has spent two seasons restoring oak savannas at the refuge. For questions about these walks, please contact Carrie at carol_poster@fws.gov or 609-949-4423.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs at least ten business days before the event to Oscar Hernandez at oscar_hernandez@fws.gov.
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Event location name
Rapids Lake North Hunter Parking Lot
14905 Jonathan Carver Parkway (CR 11)Carver,55315MN