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Guided Wildflower Walk

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us on April 11th from 10am – 12pm for a guided wildflower walk at Pine Hill Arboretum.  This will be a leisurely-paced walk where our guide, Gene Wingert, will point out wildflowers in bloom and what to expect in the upcoming weeks as spring blooms emerge.

Some of the species we may find include…

→ English sweet violet (blue and white)

→ Periwinkle

→ Dutchman’s Breeches

→ Early Rock Saxifrage

→ Spring Beauties

→ Bloodroot

→ Cut-leaved Toothwort

→ Virginia Bluebells

→ Trout Lily

→ … and many more!

This 0.5 mile walk includes 0.25 mile of fairly flat terrain where a majority of the wildflowers can be found.  The remaining 0.25 miles are on a steep, rocky path.  We recommend those in attendance to wear proper footwear and bring trekking poles for stability, if needed.

 

EVENT | April Wildflower Walk

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I voluntarily agree to participate in activities sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy. I understand that the acts of being in or near water, trees, rocks and/or tools, in conjunction with this event pose inherent risks, and I agree to assume these risks. As consideration for being able to participate in this event, I agree to release the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, their staff, officers, and volunteers from any claims, lawsuits, losses, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney fees) for personal injury or death or property damage resulting from participation in this event or related activities regardless of cause, including negligence. I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Central Pennsylvania Conservancy and their respective employees, volunteers and officers for personal injury or death or property damage resulting from my participation in this event or related activities. I have read this agreement fully, and I understand it. I am aware that this agreement is binding on my heirs and my assigns and that I am releasing certain legal rights that I otherwise might have.

 

About our guide: Gene Wingert is a professor at Dickinson College where he teaches biology and environmental sciences. Since 1967 when he started teaching, he has instilled enthusiasm and fascination for the environment in his students and continues to do so today.  In addition to a long teaching profession, he is the author of several publications.  Titles include A Pocket Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Wildwood Park, Amphibian declines during a 50-year period in south central Pennsylvania, Demography of a painted turtle intergrade, and DIET AND REPRODUCTIVE CYCLES OF AN ALLEGHENY POPULATION OF THE RED-SPOTTED NEWT.

Details

  • Date: April 11
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organizer

  • Central Pennsylvania Conservancy

Venue

  • Pine Hill Arboertum
  • 164 Creekside Drive
    Enola, PA 17025     + Google Map