Everyone is invited to a tallgrass prairie walk at Ouabache Land Conservancy’s (OLC) Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve, west of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, on Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  Phil Cox, Purdue University Extension Educator, and Dr. Jim Nardi, University of Illinois Research Entomologist (retired), will lead hikers on the Julius Trail around the 4-acre tallgrass prairie identifying the native and invasive flora, pollinators, and other insects of the prairie along the way. 

Ten species of native grasses and sedges, including Big and Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Prairie Dropseed; and 38 species of native forbs including Wild Quinine, Dense Blazing Star, Mountain Mint, Wild Senna, Compass Plant, Culver's Root, White False Indigo, and Rattlesnake Master were drilled into this former soybean field in June 2009.  In addition, Cox will discuss recommended Indiana-native plants for attracting pollinators. 

The preserve is located at 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885.  No reservations are required for this easy, free family-friendly hike.