Seven members braved the rainy forecast to hike the prairie. The weatherman was off again – only a light mist for the whole walk. Even though we were a week later than usual, the flowers were just as abundant. The number of birds and butterflies was but we did see – a red headed woodpecker – thought to have nested there his year!! Read trip list here:
Meadowsweet
Monkey flowers
American Groundnut
Seedbox
Wild Sweet William
Rattlesnake plantain
Donna and Judy
Thursday, July 31st 10 AM
Leaders: Dianne and Bob Machesney (412) 523-0368. diannem15237@aol.com
If thunderstorms are predicted. Call Dianne to verify.
Bring a lunch for after the hike. There are picnic tables available in a roofed shelter.
Directions From Pittsburgh: take I-79 North to Exit 99, New Castle/ Butler. Drive east on Route 422 roughly 5.8 miles to the Prospect Exit. Turn left (north) onto Route 528.
Continue on Route 528 for about 7 miles. Meet in the Jennings Prairie Parking Lot on the left (west) side of the road.