Special Hikes Offered in Stillwater-Northfork Wildlife Area, Sept. 25

Monroe Lake will offer two special hikes through the primary focus of its wildlife management program, the Stillwater-Northfork area, on Sunday, Sept. 25. Both hikes are recommended for adults.

The first hike, at 9:30 a.m., winds through the Northfork fields, an area that includes open woodlands, ponds, riparian forest, and managed levees. See several seasonal marsh areas, learn about ongoing research projects, and check out small-scale habitat projects. Registration for the Northfork Fields Hike is at bit.ly/northforkfields-2022. Space is limited to 15 people.

The second hike, at 1 p.m., travels along the levees and boundaries of the largest seasonal wetland managed by Monroe Lake, Stillwater Marsh. Learn about the summer crop-planting program, how the marsh is filled and drained, and other projects that support wildlife populations. This hike should take around one hour and 45 minutes. Registration is at bit.ly/stillwaterhike-2022. Space is limited to 20 people.

Registration for both hikes closes on Sept. 23, or when all spots are full. Questions should be directed to the Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967 or Jill Vance at [email protected].