Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is a world-renowned site for spring ephemeral wildflowers. The preserve contains 70 species of wildflower. Explore the ravine and hillsides of this beautiful preserve for spring ephemerals and their pollinator associates. You may choose to work on long-term study in your nature journal of one or two plants or travel from place to place to assemble a multi-page inventory of as many different species as you can find.
What to Expect and How to Prepare: This event will include up to a 1-mile round-trip hike on mostly flat trail with some steady but easy inclines. Dress for the weather and bring drinking water. Participants are asked to supply their own sketchbooks, field supplies, and camp chair or sit pads if necessary. No experience required. This is a no judgement zone! This event is recommended for ages 12 and up (participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult). There are port-a-johns available on site.
Where to Meet: At the Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve trail kiosk, just past the yellow gate off the parking area.
Refund Policy: These events usually sell out. If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, please let us know so we can open a spot to someone on the waitlist. Refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.
Animal Policy: Service animals active or in training are welcome. Please leave all pets at home.
Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed, and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.
Photo Credit: Michelle Johnsen
Thank you to our generous sponsor Brookhills Investment Group for making educational programming about Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve and the native plants it protects possible.
Thank you to our generous annual sponsors for making this event possible!
