Waltz of The Wildflowers: Spring Wildflower Hike at Ozark Natural Science Center (TR)
Tours & Day Trips | This program is completed
Come out to Ozark Natural Science Center (ONSC) for our Spring Wildflower Hike! The spring ephemerals will be emerging, so don’t miss a chance to go out on a wildflower tour led by our Program Manager, Liz Hill, and Teacher Naturalist staff. Along with providing magnificent photo opportunities, the Wildflower Hike will help you learn to identify some of our native Ozark flowers, as well as some fun facts about various flowers’ edibility and historical medicinal uses.
The hike is approximately 1-1.5 miles long, primarily along the beautiful Bear Hollow Creek, and includes some moderate elevation change over uneven, rocky terrain. Participants are asked to wear appropriate hiking clothing: long pants and closed-toed shoes, and bring a reusable water bottle and a snack.
Cost includes admission fee of $15 pp.
Hike time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Add one hour for travel time (as listed). Transportation, meeting location and directions will be sent to participants in their class reminder.
Activity Level: 3
This is the Transportation Rate options.
This course is an in-person course. Transportation is provided in this selection. Meeting details (location & time) will be sent to participants in their class reminder.
Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
Liz Hill
At ONSC, Liz Hill leads a staff of Teacher Naturalists that specialize in the natural science and history of the Ozarks. Liz received her B.S. in Conservation & Resource Studies and M.Ed. with a focus on Mindfulness and Nature, and has over 15 years of experience in environmental and outdoor education, primarily in the Northwest Arkansas Ozarks. The Teacher Naturalists hold degrees ranging from bachelors to doctorates and are all passionate about the Ozark natural environment.