Celebrate Wildflower Week with a Plant Talk & Guided Sunset Hike in Chadron
The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum will hold a Plant Talk and Guided Wildflower Week on June 8 at Chadron State Park
6:30 pm –
8:30 pm MDT
Chadron State Park
Room: Central Group Complex Meeting Room
Target Audiences:
15951 Gold Rush Byway
Chadron NE 69337
Chadron NE 69337
Directions: The Plant Talk will take place at the Central Group Complex meeting room in Chadron State Park. The Guided Wildflower Hike will take place at Pine Cone Shelter.
Contact:
Michelle DeRusha, (402) 472-8478, mderusha2@unl.edu
Join the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s celebration of Nebraska Wildflower Week with a Wildflower Plant Talk and a Sunset Wildflower Hike on Thursday, June 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Chadron State Park.
Wildflower Plant Talk
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Central Group Complex Meeting Room, Chadron State Park
Speakers Lucinda Mays, horticulture specialist, and Bob Henrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator for the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, will introduce guests to the treasure trove of wildflowers in Western Nebraska.
Sunset Wildflower Hike
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Meet at Central Group Complex, Chadron State Park
Following the Plant Talk, we’ll caravan from Central Group Complex to the trailhead at Pine Cone Shelter and then enjoy a guided hike led by Shelley Steffl and Amanda Filipi from Nebraska Game & Parks. Wear sturdy shoes. We’ll provide snacks and water!
The Wildflower Week events are free, but a park permit, available at the kiosk or the office at the main entrance of the park (or purchase online on gooutdoorsne.com) is required.
Wildflower Plant Talk
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Central Group Complex Meeting Room, Chadron State Park
Speakers Lucinda Mays, horticulture specialist, and Bob Henrickson, Horticulture Program Coordinator for the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, will introduce guests to the treasure trove of wildflowers in Western Nebraska.
Sunset Wildflower Hike
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Meet at Central Group Complex, Chadron State Park
Following the Plant Talk, we’ll caravan from Central Group Complex to the trailhead at Pine Cone Shelter and then enjoy a guided hike led by Shelley Steffl and Amanda Filipi from Nebraska Game & Parks. Wear sturdy shoes. We’ll provide snacks and water!
The Wildflower Week events are free, but a park permit, available at the kiosk or the office at the main entrance of the park (or purchase online on gooutdoorsne.com) is required.
Additional Public Info:
The Wildflower Week events are free, but a park permit, available at the kiosk or the office at the main entrance of Chadron State Park (or purchase online on https://gooutdoorsne.com) is required.
https://plantnebraska.org/resources-events/events/wildflowers.html
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