Hike through the hills and valleys of Hinckley Reservation where wildflowers carpet the forest floor. We will admire the diversity and beauty of these spring ephemerals as we hike up the long hill to Worden’s Ledges.
Terrain: hills, rocky, muddy, natural surface trails, up to 3 miles
Spring wildflower season is kicking off, but we won’t be looking at the forest floor. Be prepared to look skyward to admire the blooms on trees like maples and cherries.
Terrain:...
The forest is slowly waking up, and our woodland wildflowers are sneaking in before the canopy shades the forest floor. Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we search for and identify the...
The forest is slowly waking up, and our woodland wildflowers are sneaking in before the canopy shades the forest floor. Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we search for and identify the...
The forest is slowly waking up, and our woodland wildflowers are sneaking in before the canopy shades the forest floor. Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we search for and identify the...
Celebrate Earth Day with a Trail Challenge hike through Worden’s Ledges. Witness the spectacular display of wildflowers as we hike to the carvings in the ledges.
Terrain: hills,...
As snow thaws and the spring sets in, native frogs call out with their beautiful songs. If you want to learn what their songs mean, join a naturalist for a hike recording and late...
Join us for a 1-hour hike to learn all about early spring wildflowers. Along the way, learn about the ecological benefits of these flowers, the reasons they bloom so early, and the...
Join a naturalist for a stroll along the West Channel Pond Loop as we look for spring wildflowers. We will learn how to identify them and their importance to the local ecosystem. ...
Join a naturalist to learn what spring wildflowers you can discover at South Chagrin Reservation. These wildflowers are only in bloom for a brief window each year, making this th...
Join us for a woodland walk in search of blooming trilliums. As we explore the spring forest, we’ll learn how to identify trilliums from other wildflowers and learn about the uniqu...
Join fellow LGBTQ+ friends, family, and allies for an evening wildflower walk and learn about spring ephemerals. We will end our hike by making our own wildflower fabric patches.
This program is perfect for those that are comfortable with common wildflowers but are in search of more in-depth knowledge and complicated identification. Feel free to bring your...
Enjoy a peaceful walk along a creek and through the woods with a naturalist as your guide. This trail is painted with a variety of beautiful spring wildflowers. Bring your favorite...
Join Naturalist Carly Martin for a morning hike along a charming little creek that winds through the woods and is dotted with spring wildflowers along the way.
Terrain: natural...
From the animals to the flowers and trees, spring awakens life in the forests. We will enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we hike along a variety of trails. Be prepared for m...
Join a naturalist for an indoor and outdoor adventure as we search for the first signs of spring. This hands-on program invites explorers to utilize their senses and discover the...
Join Naturalist Foster Brown as we immerse ourselves with the transition of spring. We will capture spring as it unfolds with emerging wildflowers, blossoming trees, return of bird...
Join a naturalist for an afternoon walk to listen for one of nature’s loudest animals: the spring peeper. These frogs are tiny but make a mighty noise. We will listen to their call...