Native and Invasive Wildflower Hike

Revel in the beauty and serenity of wildflower season on this educational stroll.

Conservancy expert staff Alex Bouthilet and Maria Young will guide you through a beautiful St. Croix Valley landscape while highlighting native summer flowers such as blazing star, fireweed, and monarda, as well as pointing out invasive wildflowers like dame’s rocket, Crown vetch, purple loosestrife, spotted knapweed, tansy, creeping bellflower, and bird’s foot trefoil.

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Cost: Suggested $10 donation

Vehicle Admission: Free

Hike Length: Around 2.0 miles

Hike Difficulty: Good for beginners, with some uneven terrain

Bathrooms: No bathrooms available

Recommended items to bring/wear:

• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for hiking
• Comfortable clothing and layers (appropriate for the weather)
• Sun Protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent (optional)

Cancelation Information:

For the safety of participants and staff, this program may be canceled due to inclement weather. Registered participants will be notified via email and event pages will be updated if the program is canceled.