Greeting Spring Guided Wildflower Walk
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Enjoy a special afternoon hike on Saturday, April 17th at 2:00 pm, at Hitchcock Nature Center, as we
take in the early signs of spring in the Loess Hills.
Join Glenn Pollock, accomplished native plant authority,
board member and restoration leader of the Loess Hills Preservation Society,
and Vincent Bluffs preserve manager, on a guided hike to greet the first blooms
of Spring. This relaxed hike will take a slow pace as we scan the landscape of
scenic Moonseed Trail for early blooming native flowers, grasses & sedges.
These flowers do not last long, so make sure you don’t miss this wonderful
opportunity to learn to identify them and learn about their life history.
This program will be held entirely outdoors & is open
to participants of all ages.
Please meet at the playground parking lot
immediately inside the main park gates.
While this hike will be a very
leisurely one it will involve pedestrian travel over uneven terrain, strollers
& other wheeled vehicles are not permitted. Please dress for the weather
& wear appropriate footwear. Binoculars and water bottles are also
recommended.
Cost for this event is $5.00 per person & includes
park admission. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
This event is not pet friendly, service animals are
always welcome. Weather permitting*.
*In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather
participants will be notified via the email address provided during
registration.
Due to COVID-19
the format of this program has been adjusted:
Participants must sign a participation waiver upon
arrival
-
6-foot distance will be
maintained between individuals/family groups
- Masks required while
inside and recommended when distancing is impossible outside
- Staff will wear masks
when 6-foot distance is not possible or indoors
- Maximum registration
has been reduced
Cancellation
Policy:
Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up
to 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and
speaking with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days)
in advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs cancelled by
PCC due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.
2021 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie
Conservation Foundation.
The Pottawattamie
County Conservation Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or
other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
non-discrimination policies: Human Resource Director 227 South 6th Street,
Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
