Learn about spring flora April 30 at Norris Woods

Posted April 20, 2017 11:00 pm

Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County

Learn to identify spring wildflowers, which carpet the woodlands this time of year.

Join Forest Preserve District of Kane County to learn the key characteristics of major plant families represented in Kane County's native flora. Botanist Jack Shouba will teach methods of identifying the ephemeral spring flowers. The "Spring Flora" program will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Norris Woods, Johnor and Third avenues, St. Charles.

Advance registration is required. This program is for age 18 and older. The registration fee is $10. Call (630) 444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest.com to register.

Learn from the Experts programs are taught by experts in their respective fields and offer in-depth learning opportunities about our local ecology. The programs are offered through a partnership with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, St. Charles Park District and Geneva Park District.

To view the full roster of forest preserve district nature programs, visit www.kaneforest.com. Follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

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