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Wildflower Hike

  • Camp Wenonah, YMCA 31903 Camp Rd. Winona, MN (map)

In cooperation with Winona Family YMCA, Winona Outdoor Collaborative will host a free, family-friendly outdoor Prairie Wildflower Hike. We will climb the bluff at Camp Wenonah. Guided by a Master Naturalist and longtime outdoor educator, we’ll observe plants and wildlife. We will hear birds and perhaps see signs of other wild animals. In the prairie at the top of the bluff, we will notice many varieties of wildflower, both native and invasive. Wear sturdy shoes or boots. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent. This event is appropriate for all ages.

Free to Attend! Registration required. *For this hike only, participants must sign waivers for both Winona Outdoor Collaborative and Winona Family YMCA.

Inclusions

  • Equipment

Exclusions

  • Personal Items

Accessibility Information

The hike up to the prairie is steep, but we can progress slowly to the top to allow for a variety of abilities.

  • Accessible entrance

  • Accessible restrooms at start of hike

  • Please reach out to us via email for additional accommodations

*Additional Direction Information: Directions: (You may decide to carpool with others. Please see below.) Take Hwy. 61/14 East. At the Mankato roundabout, take the first exit right toward Hwy. 43 South. Stay on Homer Road (Hwy. 17). Pass Discover Tree Childcare. Immediately take the first right onto East Burns Valley Road. Continue for about 4 miles to take a left turn on Camp Road. Park on the shoulders outside the camp’s main gates at the end of Camp Road. Parking at Camp Wenonah is limited. Carpool starting at 9:30 a.m. from the central YMCA building, 902 Parks Ave. in Winona.

Event Leader | Contact Information

Janet Hilliker

Print Marketing Coordinator, event leader

janet@winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com

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