Pasque Flower Meadow and Nine Mille Creek Trail Hike, Bloomington
April 19th, 1:00- 2:30 pm
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON
Meeting Place: Parking Lot at Rock Church, 2201 W. 108th St., Bloomington
Hike leaders: Roz Johnson and Nathalie Shanstrom, Wild Ones Twin Cities members, Bloomington residents.
Please join Wild Ones Twin Cities members on a hike to see a rare Metro prairie meadow where Pasque wild flowers should be in bloom. We’ll then walk down to the Nine Mile Creek trail, currently undergoing phase 1 of a major restoration project, and look for other spring ephemerals. This hike is somewhat hilly so bring your hiking poles if you want. Wear good hiking shoes and bring water.
Optional extension activity: Around 2:15-2:30 pm, we will drive to nearby Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington to see the Vanatta Memorial wildflower garden. You will see an example of Pasque flowers as well as other spring natives in this garden that Nathalie Shanstrom and Julia Vanatta designed and had installed.
We especially encourage new members to attend. Let Barb or Roz know if you are interested by April 16th. Group will be limited to 15 people. If it rains, hike will be rescheduled and you will be notified.
Life Beneath Our Feet: Understanding Soil
7515 Izaak Walton Road W, Bloomington, MN 55438
Saturday, May 2nd, 11:45am-4pm
Space is Limited- Members Only | REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON
Come and learn about the Izaak Walton League Bush Lake ecosystem where over 12,000 native plants have been installed. Jim Etzel will give a presentation on healthy ecosystems, healthy soil and water infiltration. We will extract and view soil cores, and soil infiltration rates. Some samples will be sent to a lab and results will be available at a later date.
Agenda:
11:45 am - 12:15 pm A tour of Bush Lake Izaak Walton League
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch/social
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Presentation by Jim Etzel, Understanding Bush Lake’s Ecology & Life Beneath Our Feet: Understanding Soil
2:00 - 4:00 Observe soil ecology, collect soil samples and perform soil infiltration test.
Details: Open to Bush Lake Ikes, Wild Ones Twin Cities members, and by invitation.
Space is limited- Please register. Parking is limited, please walk, bike or carpool if possible.
Contacts:
For Ikes and invited guests, email Jill Crafton
For Wild Ones Twin Cities members, email Susan Van Baerle
