Enjoy a leisurely hike at Snyder Heritage Farm to see blooming prairies plants, grassland birds and discuss land stewardship in the savannas and prairies. Participants will have a chance to see compass plant, purple prairie clover, rattlesnake master, round-headed bush clover, and showy tick trefoil in bloom.
INHF Central Iowa Land Stewardship Director Ryan Schmidt will lead a guided hike through the property, share the Snyder story, point out native plants and animals, and provide insight into past, current and planned restoration.
Families welcome!
An RSVP is required.
ABOUT SNYDER HERITAGE FARM
For over 30 years, Snyder Heritage Farm has been slowly transitioning from a traditional farm back to a blend of prairie, oak savanna, woodland and wetland ecosystems. It is now a 154-acre natural area just north of the Des Moines metro. Snyder Heritage Farm is stewarded by Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
ATTIRE
- Sturdy shoes or hiking boots, long pants and layers
- Insect repellant and sun protection
- Water bottle
- A hiking stick, binoculars, field guide and/or camera, if you like
DETAILS
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes early
- No experience necessary
- Families welcome
DIRECTIONS
Snyder Heritage Farm
11700 NE 64th St.
Elkhart, IA
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QUESTIONS?
Contact Ryan Schmidt at rschmidt@inhf.org
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