True to its name, our Bluebell Preserve will be showcasing carpets of spring wildflowers in April. Please join us for an easy (i.e. flat and paved) Wildflower Walk starting at 2 pm Saturday, April 15, along the bikeway that passes through Bluebell Preserve.
Led by our wildflower enthusiasts, the walk starts at the Beaumont-Salina Trailhead near The Plains. We’ll walk along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, where we will be surrounded on both sides by plentiful spring wildflowers, including three species of trilliums, Virginia bluebells, blue-eyed Mary, several species of violets, Dutchman’s breeches, squirrel corn, woodland phlox, and more. After walking for about a mile or so, we’ll turn around and return to the parking area …. though walkers are welcome to continue along the bikeway on their own.
Everyone is welcome. We’ll have a sign-in table by the parking area, but the event is free. If you have questions, send us an email at info@athensconservancy.org. We hope to see you there!
Directions to the Beaumont-Salina Trailhead: From Route 33 take The Plains exit (rt. 682). From the exit, do not turn toward The Plains but turn the opposite direction (i.e. if you are coming from Athens you will turn right onto 682. The first intersection just before the river is Hamley Run Rd. Turn left, go under the highway, and you will see the parking area on the right where Lemaster Road dead-ends into Hamley. (if you Google “Beaumont-Salina Trailhead” you will see a map…)