Sunday, February 14, 2010

2010 events at Mary Beth Doyle Park

Natural Area Preservation has scheduled several events at Mary Beth Doyle Park in 2010.

Late April & early May - walk the path along Mallets Creek and enjoy the woodland wildflowers. Trout lily, trillium, may apple and other species will be blooming in profusion.

Saturday, June 5, 2010, noon - Celebrate World Environment Day by repairing trails and other stewardship activities.

Thursday, June 17, 2010, 7:00 PM - Join us for a nature hike.

Saturday, October 23, 2010, 10:00 AM - We'll continue our annual tradition of collecting seeds of native grasses at Swift Run, and then distributing them in old field areas at Doyle.

Saturday, November 13, 2010, 9:00 AM - we'll work on trails and other activities to improve the park.

All events are free and open to the public. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes appropriate for outdoor work. Please leave pets at home.

Ride the AATA #7 bus to the Packard entrance, or the #5 to the Platt Rd./Birch Hollow entrance.