Local wildflower expert Ruth Runge-Barnes will share her knowledge and passion for wildflowers as she leads a wildflower identification hike along Kelly Creek Trail. The Kelly Creek trail is approximately 8 miles west of Villa Grove in Saguache County. Ruth describes the hike as “an easy ramble on uneven terrain”.
Ruth has always had a love of nature with a special appreciation for wildflowers. She was a volunteer naturalist for Boulder County Parks and Open Space for six years, specializing in wildflower walks. Ruth is co-author of Wildflower Day Hikes guide for Chaffee County. Ruth is an accomplished local wildflower guide leading field trips and classes each year for the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival.
Cost: $12 for members, $15 for non members
This program is full. Please email the office to be placed on the wait list.
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PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
