Natural Areas Field Trip: Autumn Splendor at Wolf Run

Join us for an autumn stroll at the Museum’s Wolf Run Preserve. This site protects nearly a mile of the Vermilion River and features a variety of habitats and geological formations.

We'll walk along the river, admiring the shale cliffs that tower over its banks. If the water is low enough, we’ll explore the ice-scour micro-prairie on an island in the river. We’ll skirt a wide meadow, catching the last of the late-blooming wildflowers.

And we’ll venture into the winding box canyon where Wolf Run, a tiny tributary of the Vermilion River, flows. We’ll take in the fall colors along the way.

After the hike, we invite you to join us at a local winery.

Guides

Garrett Ormiston & Ken Schneider

Location

Exact location and directions will be emailed to registrants prior to the date of the field trip.

Field Trip Intensity

Moderate to difficult

What to Bring

Sturdy, waterproof footwear and weather-appropriate clothes, perhaps a walking stick, a camera, binoculars. And don't forget water—we'll want to stay hydrated, even in the cooler weather of fall.

Note: Members and Leadership Circle, please make sure you are signed in to your account to receive your discount, which will be reflected on the payment page. This hike is free for Leadership Circle members.