By Kelley V. Phillips, Communications & Outreach Manager, RTLC—
MUNCIE, IN – Red-tail Land Conservancy invites the community to enjoy one of east central Indiana’s best displays of spring wildflowers at their Wildflower Celebration on Sunday, May 7 from 1pm-4pm at Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods near Farmland, IN.
Headquartered in Muncie, Red-tail Land Conservancy manages nature preserves across the region. One of which is Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods, a pristine forest that has remained undeveloped for 200 years and named after Ball State University professors Phyllis and Frank Yuhas. This forested nature preserve is closed to the public except for special events; open for less than 8 hours annually.
Each spring, the forest floor is blanketed with many different types of colorful wildflowers including Red and White Trillium, Yellow Trout Lilies, Blue Phlox, and Spring Beauties. In addition to a display of flowers, visitors will see old-growth trees, a wetland, and an overlook of Cabin Creek.
“Everywhere you look is a rainbow of wildflowers,” said Kelley V. Phillips, Red-tail’s Communications and Outreach Manager. “The songbirds, woodpeckers, and frogs create a lively springtime chorus.”
Visitors to the Wildflower Celebration can explore the woods at their own pace anytime from 1pm-4pm. To enhance their self-guided exploration, Red-tail will provide a family-friendly wildflower scavenger hunt. There will be an information table to help event attendees identify wildflowers they see. Red-tail is also offering guided tours at 1:30pm and 2:30pm led by expert botanists.
“The Wildflower Celebration is a rare and beautiful opportunity to wander a living museum,” said Phillips. “Red-tail is delighted to provide the spectacular experience of a forest waking up from winter and bursting with life.”
Red-tail is not requiring registration for this event. They recommend bringing a camera to record the beauty of springtime woods. Removing flowers or any other natural item from this nature preserve is prohibited. Event details, directions, and parking can be found at www.ForTheLand.org/Events.
ABOUT RED-TAIL LAND CONSERVANCY
Red-tail is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that protects and connects habitats where wildlife and people thrive. By permanently preserving and restoring forests, prairies, and wetlands, Red-tail Land Conservancy plans for a future where the natural beauty of east central Indiana will exist for generations to come. www.ForTheLand.org
