Kothenbeutel Pasque Flower Hike

Enjoy a spring day on the prairie with INHF! Spend the morning hiking alongside Central Iowa Land Stewardship Director, Ryan Schmidt, to find pasque flowers — one of spring's first wildflowers. The hike will also provide insight into the history of the property and on-site restoration projects.

What to expect

This will be a slow walk, scouring the hillsides for pasque flowers and making other discoveries along the way. 

Needed attire & equipment

• Long pants and sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Dress in layers.

• Water bottle

• A hiking stick, binoculars, field guide and/or camera, if you like

Other details

• No experience necessary

• Children and families welcome

• There will be no restroom onsite

• Terrain may be uneven in some places

• The site may have ticks, poison ivy, mosquitos, plants with thorns or other natural hazards

About Kothenbeutuel Prairie

Kothenbeutel Prairie is a 40-acre native prairie preserve approximately twenty miles south of Mason City. Featuring over 200 plant species and a diverse array of wildlife, it provides a glimpse of what much of Iowa's landscape was once like. INHF purchased the prairie from Daryl Kothenbeutel, who operated a business selling prairie seed, when he retired in 2005. INHF has owned and stewarded the land ever since.

Directions

Kothenbeutel Heritage Prairie is located in northern Franklin County approximately 20 miles south of Mason City. Hikers may park along the road on 240th St. west of Thrush Ave. Look for INHF signs and staff. 

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QUESTIONS?

Contact Ryan Schmidt at rschmidt@inhf.org or 515-288-1846, ext. 13