*Preregistration is required for this event.

**Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail are acting in compliance with local and national guidance on COVID-19, and encourage all program participants to take actions to ensure the safety and comfort of those around them, including maintaining distance and/or wearing a mask if unvaccinated.   

Join us for a guided walking tour of one of Charlotte’s most outstanding natural areas!  The Catawba Wildflower Glen is a classic climax of old-growth forest, with dramatic topography and a remarkably rich diversity of herbaceous and woody plant species. Naturalist Mary Stauble will lead a 1.5 hour walk through the constructed trails of this area’s richest woodland wildflower habitat. This hike coincides with the bloom dates of many of the Glen’s wildflowers, including Hepatica, Bloodroot, Mayapple, Ginger, Foamflower, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and more! The 20 acre preserve, owned by the Catawba Lands Conservancy, is located near Mountain Island Lake in northwestern Mecklenburg County. The site is open only by permission of the CLC.

Details

• Date: Saturday, April 9, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Location: Catawba Wildflower Glen
• Parking: Detailed parking instructions will be sent to participants closer to the day of the event

What is provided?

• Carolina Thread Trail trip leader
• Wildflower guidebooks
• Safety gear, first aid

What should you bring?

• Full water bottle
• Comfortable walking or hiking shoes (hiking boots are recommended for this hike)
• Snacks
• Camera
• Binoculars, if you have them
• Hat, sunscreen
• Small daypack
• A mask