Four hikes with local naturalist Bill Griffin. From February through April we will witness dozens of varieties blooming in sequence, beginning with Hepatica and ending with Wild Geranium . . . and many more!

Each hike begins at 9:00 AM at the Elkin Recreation Center, north parking lot and will last about 2 hours. Not strenuous. Rain or shine – dress for the weather. Optional: bring field guide, binoculars, notebook. Kids welcome!

NOTE: the study of natural cycles is PHENOLOGY. When do flowers bloom? When do migratory birds return? When do certain insects hatch?
Join us as we combine beauty, wonder, companionship, and science!

DATES: February 22, March 14, April 5, April 26

Sign up on the Elkin Valley Trails Association Meetup Site: https://www.meetup.com/mstsegment6/events/305691431/?recId=498a2044-ef28-4d11-88a3-817274be297b&recSource=ml-popular-events-nearby-offline&searchId=b10c2a77-26d3-4ad3-b89f-887e0bb859c9&eventOrigin=find_page$all