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"I just wanted to say thanks for organizing these hikes and to say we deeply enjoyed the hike to the old growth last weekend. We have looked at the forest on our own acreage with greater knowledge after the hike"

-Sen Speroff, FFP member

 
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2008 Forest Park Discovery Hike Series

Friends of Forest Park's annual series of guided Natural History hikes.

Break out your boots, dust off your pack and join us for our annual series of guided hikes. Our Discovery Series is a great opportunity to get outside and learn more about the Natural and Cultural History of Forest Park. kirschswallowtailThis year, we have expanded our offerings, covering a wide variety of topics and terrain for all ages.

Please click on individual hikes below for full descriptions. There will be a maximum of 12 participants on each hike, and space will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. All hikes are FREE to all, though registration will be limited to the first twelve individuals. Unless otherwise indicated, hikes are suitable for ages 10 & up. Please register online (click on individual hikes for more information) or contact us with any additional questions.

May

Forest Park Birdsong Hike (w/Amanda Darlak): Saturday, 5/31

June

Wild Berries in Forest Park (w/Greg de Nevers): Sunday, 6/22

Forest Park Microcosmos (w/Philipp Kirsch): Saturday, 6/28

July

Aquatic Ecology for kids (w/Gladys Ruiz): Saturday, 7/5

Forest Park Microcosmos at Night (w/Philipp Kirsch): Saturday, 7/19

Field Geology for Kids (w/Gladys Ruiz): Sunday, 7/20

August

Ancient Forest Ecology #1 (w/Stephen Hatfield): Wednesday, 8/6

Mountain Biking in Forest Park (w/Tom Archer): Thursday, 8/14

FULL - Moonlight Walk in Forest Park (w/Greg de Nevers): Friday, 8/15

Ancient Forest Ecology #2 (w/Stephen Hatfield): Friday, 8/22

Forest Park Microcosmos at Night (w/Philipp Kirsch): Saturday, 8/23

Ancient Forest Ecology #3 (w/Stephen Hatfield): Thursday, 8/28

September

Ancient Forest Ecology #4 (w/Stephen Hatfield): Friday, 9/5

Forest, Bridge & City (w/Laura Foster): Wednesday, 9/10

Birds of Forest Park (w/Joe Liebezeit and Christine Steele): Saturday, 9/13

Ancient Forest Ecology #5 (w/Stephen Hatfield): Wednesday, 9/17

Forest Park 60th Anniversary Hike (w/Stephen Hatfield): Thursday, 9/25

October

Tall Trees and Toadstools (w/Stephen Hatfield): Friday, October 24th

Click here to go directly to our Discovery registration form 

For more information on the Discovery Hike Program, please contact us at hikes@forestparkconservancy.org


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