The final outings this summer to learn about our high-elevation native plants with certified herbalist Lake McCullough will take place on Saturday, August 2.
Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest as we discover edible and medicinal native plants.
The walks are free of charge, but advance registration is required.
In August we will look for late summer botanical bounty at high elevation. Meet at Forest Service Road 725 (Wolf Creek Road), on Wolf Creek Pass. From Pagosa Springs, take U.S. 160 east approximately 22 miles. The right-hand turn is marked with a small brown Forest Service sign reading “Junction Rd. 725.” The road slopes sharply down to the right after the turnoff.
We will meet at the pull-out at the base of the road and walk from there. The walk is about 2 miles roundtrip. Please be prepared for rocky trails and unpredictable weather, and leave dogs at home.
In order to handle increased popularity and demand for information about our local ecosystems, we will be conducting two back-to-back plant walks at this location. The first tour will begin at 9:30am and run until 11:30am. The second tour will begin at 11:45am. and go until 1:45pm. There is a 15-person maximum on each walk. As mentioned, advance registration is required.
Please call McCullough ahead to reserve a space at (970) 398-0923 and indicate which time slot you prefer.
McCullough’s knowledge and fun sense of humor have made these walks very popular and spaces fill quickly. Give her a call to add your name to the list.
The Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies are proud to sponsor these walks and grateful that McCullough takes time from her busy schedule to share her expertise with us.