GENERAL INFORMATION
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Unless otherwise indicated, all hikes have a maximum of 20
participants (in addition to hike leaders); this allows all participants to see
special features close up. Hikes are conducted rain or shine, except during
thunderstorms. Times noted are hiking times and do not include meeting and
driving time. We advise hikers to bring drinking water, binoculars and/or hand
lenses, to be prepared for sun (or rain) and insects, and to wear comfortable
clothes and shoes that can handle muddy going and very wet ground. Participants
will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. If your check is not
returned, you have been enrolled. Directions and meeting locations will be
mailed to participants one week before each hike. SEND YOUR CHECK AT LEAST 10
DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST HIKE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND!
The hikes are $30.00 per person, and sign up is
required. Unless otherwise noted, group size is limited to 20. If
you have questions or are interested in signing up, feel free to contact the
Shirley Heinze Land Trust office at (219) 879-4725 or by e-mail at
land@heinzetrust.org.
#1 — Spring Woods - Chesterton, Indiana
Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We are pleased to be the guests of Hugh and Eva Hopkins and have the opportunity
to visit a mature beech and maple forest on their property on the Valparaiso
Moraine in Porter county. The forest is rich in native spring flora. Our
hostess, who cultivates many native plants, will give us a tour of her
wildflower garden.
#2 — Boreal Flatwoods — Michigan City, Indiana
Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Botanist Scott Namestnick of J. F. New leads a hike through Ambler Flatwoods,
the largest Shirley Heinze preserve (over 350 acres). A dedicated state
nature preserve, the property's rich woodlands contain many rare and
unusual botanical treasures among its known flora of nearly 400 species. The
spring bird migration should be near its peak, so bring binaculars along. Our
leader is also an excellent birder.
#3 - Recovered Sand Prairie - Portage, Indiana
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
John Merle Coulter Nature Preserve was badly damaged by sand mining decades
ago, but it has recovered in surpising fashion. Habitat was created for
several rare species, and the disturbed areas were recolonized almost
exclusively by native plants. This Shirley Heinze property supports over 400
species of plants (including a remarkable 19 state-listed species) and a
good variety of fauna. Myrna Newgent, Barbara Plampin, and Terry Bonace are
our leaders.
SPECIAL FREE EVENT
Canoe/Kayak
Trip and Hike at Coulter
Burns Waterway
in Portage, Indiana
Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 10:00 a.m.
Our paddlers will depart from Portage Lakefront Park at 10 a.m. and follow
the Burns Waterway to John Merle Coulter Nature Preserve, where we will have
a guided hike, eat lunch, and then return to Portage Lakefront Park by canoe/kayak.
Though this trip is free, sign up is required, and attendance will
be limited to 30 people. Please indicate on your application if you will be
bringing your own canoe/kayak.
#4 — Coastal Plains Wetlands
Jasper-Pulaski
Fish & Wildlife Area
Saturday, July 30, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
Tom Post, Regional Ecologist with the Indiana DNR Division of Nature Preserves,
will lead us through Coastal Plain Ponds Nature Preserve in the Jasper-Pulaski
Fish and Wildlife Area. This recently dedicated state nature preserve features
many plants usually found east of us on the Atlantic Coastal Plain. We also
expect to see some showy stands of meadow beauty (Rhexia virginica), a
gorgeous, bright-pink native wildflower.
FREE HIKES
Details for these hikes will be published at a
later date.
- Saturday,
August 27, 2011
- Community Hike at Little Calumet Wetlands
in Chesterton, Indiana.
- Saturday,
October 1, 2011
- Donor Appreciation Hike and Luncheon at Ambler
Flatwoods Nature Preserve in Michigan City, Indiana.
2011 HIKE PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
Please sign me up for the following hikes:
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HIKE
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DATE
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# of People Who Will Attend
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#1 - Spring Woods Hike
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April 30
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$30/pp
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#2 - Boreal Flatwoods Hike
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May 21
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$30/pp
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#3 - Recovered Sand Prairie Hike
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June 11
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$30/pp
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Canoe/Kayak Trip and Hike at Coulter
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June 18
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FREE
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#4 - Coastal Plains Wetlands Hike
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July 30
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$30/pp
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ALL HIKES
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$100/pp
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Amount Enclosed on Check: $ __________
Name __________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________
E-mail _________________________________________
Please mail completed form and payment to:
Shirley Heinze Land Trust
444 Barker Road
Michigan City, IN 46360
OR e-mail Janet Kaminski with your reservation.
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