Sand Creek Prairie Plant Preserve August 14.2010

Sand Creek Prairie Plant Preserve August 14.2010

Despite the hot temperatures and high humidity it was a most enjoyable morning. What fun to see the sand barrens. It was quite interesting to note the difference between the area Nate had burned and that which had not yet been burned. So many discoveries. There are high hopes that our own Badger Barrens will look as beautiful and varied once it takes hold. The barrens which turned to fenn and then culminating in the clear stream was quite the adventure for a group of nature lovers. I am posting a sampling of pictures here and then the rest in the archives for your viewing.

Seed Collection Tours

Probably every Saturday in October from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Explore natural areas, old cemeteries and railroad tracks along the Indiana-Michigan border while helping procure local-genotype seed for several prairie restoration projects. As usual, be prepared to walk, wear a sturdy belt, bring a traveling lunch and meet at the Chapel to car pool.

Hike A Sand Barrens

Saturday August 14 from 8:00 AM until noon. Located just 19 miles north of our own Badger Barrens is a real sand barrens. Owned and managed by the Michigan Nature Association. Sand Creek Prairie Plant Preserve features a black oak barrens community and a fen wetland community bordered by a clear, sand-bottom creek. Come join us for a short hike. Bring hiking boots that will do well in wetlands, field guide and a sack lunch. We may swing by our own Badger Barrens to see what's up. Meet at the Chapel to carpool.