Saturday, July 18
10:00 am - 11:00 am
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BELOW AND WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY, JULY 16, AT 4 PM.
Plant Identification: Trees, plants, shrubs, Flowers and More!
Location: Sauguatuck Falls Natural Area on Diamond Hill entrance
Parking/Gathering Location: To be provided with registration
Start Time: Hike will begin promptly at 10 a.m. — arrive at least 10 minutes early
Hike Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Hike Difficulty: Moderate, with a few steep areas
Guide: Hannah Chambers, Horticulture and Landscape Designer
Hiking group size: Limited to 25
Why should you go? Back by popular demand, Hannah will lead us on a fun and educational walk in the shade with neighbors and friends. Learn more about Redding’s local physical ecosystems, including natives vs. invasive species and the health of our local habitat. This trail features a wide variety of landscapes, including wetlands, interesting rock formations, waterfalls, and a good range of forest habitats. There is plenty of shade along the trail, and there are some more challenging sections with rocks and roots to navigate.
Things to Know Before You Go: Dress appropriately; long pants and sturdy shoes are mandatory. Review these hiking tips.
ABOUT THE REDDING COMMUNITY HIKING CLUB
The Redding Community Hiking Club, a collaboration between Redding Land Trust and Mark Twain Library, offers family-friendly, guided hikes in our town’s gorgeous open space. Most hikes are led by trustees from the Redding Land Trust, Town Trail Tenders, (volunteers who maintain both the Town of Redding and Redding Land Trust preserved properties), along with other community members. Typical hikes focus simply on getting outside to enjoy the benefits of nature, outdoor fitness and opportunities to connect with others in our community, and other hikes have a specific educational component, such as plant identification, geology, history, birding, etc.
Note: Space is limited, due to parking restrictions and for group safety. Hikes fill up quickly, so register early to attend.
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By registering for this event, you permit the Mark Twain Library to share your contact information with our community partner, the Redding Land Trust.