Discover the Riverwalk and get free wildflower seeds during Old Jasper Day this Sunday

Join a short “Discover the Riverwalk” stroll during Old Jasper Day on Sunday, May 22.

Volunteers will lead half-hour strolls at 11:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. Participants will discover the natural plant community along the Riverwalk, get a historical snapshot of the area and see the recent work done to combat invasive plants in the vicinity.

Both strolls will start at the Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) booth near the gazebo.

ISAC of Dubois County is hosting the booth from 11 to 3 during Old Jasper Day and will give away free native wildflower seeds, have a drawing to win a native landscaping shrub, and show some common invasive plants in our area.

Invasive species are plants that are not native to our area and tend to spread so that native vegetation cannot flourish. ISAC Dubois County was formed this past winter to focus on public awareness, mapping and eradication of invasive species in Dubois County.

The group is made up of concerned landowners, nature enthusiasts, public lands managers and natural resource professionals. Anyone interested in receiving information or email updates of the group’s meetings and activities can contact Ron Rathfon at 812-678-5049 orronr@purdue.edu.