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SUMMARY:The Great Northern Bloom: A Spring Ephemeral Hike
DESCRIPTION:A Spring Wildflower Walk with Sarah Koetje and Sarah Mayhew \nRaven Hill invites participants to join the educators of Little Big: Nature & Adventure‑Based Learning for an immersive wander through the awakening hardwood forests of Northern Michigan. As the last traces of snow melt into the soil\, a hidden world emerges—spring ephemerals\, the early‑rising wildflowers that define our region’s transition into spring. \nThis program offers a chance to slow down and notice the small\, fleeting wonders of the forest floor—often called the “miracles in the mulch”—that appear only briefly each year before the forest canopy fills in. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA slow‑paced\, observational hike focused on noticing early spring wildflowers\nExploration of rolling terrain beneath budding beech and maple trees\nGuidance from experienced outdoor educators who will help identify and interpret wildflowers and forest ecology\nTime to observe\, photograph\, sketch\, or journal discoveries\nA relaxed\, curiosity‑driven experience with opportunities for conversation and quiet noticing\n\nDepending on seasonal timing\, participants may encounter: \n\nSpring Beauty – tiny white‑to‑pink flowers with distinctive “peppermint” stripes\nYellow Trout Lily – mottled leaves and nodding yellow blooms near damp areas\nLarge‑Flowered Trillium – the iconic three‑petaled white star of Michigan woodlands\nDutchman’s Breeches – whimsical white blossoms resembling tiny pantaloon\n\nTerrain: \n\nDamp\, softly packed trails\nUneven ground with light inclines\nConditions may be muddy depending on weather and thaw timing\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nWaterproof boots or sturdy shoes that can get muddy\nA camera and/or field journal to document your discoveries\nWeather‑appropriate layers for spring conditions\n\nCost includes $10 admission to museum! \nwww.miravenhill.org
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LOCATION:Raven Hill Discovery Center\, 4737 Fuller Road\, East Jordan\, MI\, 49727\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raven Hill Discovery Center":MAILTO:info@ravenhill.org
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