Parkland Prairie Walk set for July 26th

A free educational event exploring native prairie plants in Jasper 

Join the Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County, and the City of Jasper Parks Department for this free evening event Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jasper Parklands. In the event of poor weather, a rain date has been scheduled for Thursday, July 27, 2023. 

Learn about the native prairie plants growing at the Parklands and the history of how a former golf course was turned into a rich ecological landscape. Native plant and wildlife experts Will Drews (Knox County SWCD), and Olivia Fry (Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever) will lead this guided nature walk. Attendees will meet outside the Parklands Pavilion and then take trails through portions of the park’s low-stature prairie.  

RSVPs are not required, but for any questions contact Emily Finch at Emily.Finch@in.nacdnet.net or 812-482-1171 x3.  The Jasper Parklands entrance is located at 800 West 15th Street, and the Pavilion building is located just off the parking lot.  Learn more about the event hosts online at www.isacdc.org and www.jasperindiana.gov/parks/.  

ISAC is also making plans with the Dubois County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) for a future workshop on native prairie plants.  Anyone interested in this should go to www.duboisswcd.org and complete the planning survey.