Spring will soon return. 
Why not spend it in the woods, among the company of flowers?

the fourth annual
Southern Ohio
Wildflower Pilgrimage

Thurs eve thru Sun,  April 16-19 2009

All-day Field Trips on Friday and Saturday
Half-day tours offered on Sunday
Over 36 tours led by experienced naturalists & botanists

Optional Meals Provided
Three nights of Evening Presentations


 


In all the world, there is nothing that quite compares to the verdant beauty of an Appalachian Forest in the spring. Join us in celebrating the return of the wildflowers in the five-
county Arc of Appalachia Preserve Region of southern Ohio. See registration information below.


Trips to botanical hotspots including:
Shawnee State Park & Forest, Cave Canyon, Ohio River Bluffs Preserve, Whipple State Nature Preserve, Edge of Appalachia Preserve, Rocky Fork Gorge, Miller State Nature Preserve, Chalet Nivale, Davis Memorial, Ka-ma-ma Prairie Preserve, & Rock Run Preserve


Space is limited to 250 people. Each field trip has a maximum of 10-15 people with one or two guides per group. We highly encourage you to register as quickly as possible.


             
Click below for more Information:
Overview & Contact Info --Please read this site first       Directions: Highlands Nature Sanctuary  

Directions: Paint Vally High School  
Opening page     fri/sat.field trips     sun.field.trips

    field trip.shortlist    schedule    leaders    registration    maps.lodging

Sponsored by: The Arc of Appalachia Preserve System
in cooperation with The Nature Conservancy Ohio Chapter, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves,  Ross County Park District, Shawnee State Park & State Forest, Southern State Community College, Ohio Historical Society

THE ARC STORY:        The Arc    The Preserves     Arc Biodiversity      Home
EDUCATION:    Appalachian Forest School     Full Calendar   
Nature Notes    Photo Essay

GETTING INVOLVED: 
    Donations
     Internships      Volunteering     Land Stewards     Contact Us & Link Up!
VISITING
:        Lodging      Wilderness Hiking      Directions      Visitor Gateway: Appalachian Forest Museum


Connecting is the first step.

e-mail linkup.adm@highlandssanctuary.org and ask to join our mailing list to receive Nature Notes, educational program notices, and volunteer opportunities