Special Discover Clover Hike at Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

Join docents Caroline Bowker and Sandy Bernhard for a deep dive into Edgewood's many clovers. This special botany-themed hike starts from the Bill and Jean Lane Education Center at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve.

Edgewood hosts 20 Trifoliums, 13 of which are native. We'll search out these charming ephemerals of the grasslands amid the spring wildflower bounty. You'll learn the characteristics important in identifying clovers and how to use a simplified key to reach an ID. Along the way, we'll cover who pollinates clovers, why owl's clover is not really a clover, and the importance of clovers to Native Peoples. Bring a magnifier if you have one--but we'll have extra hand lenses--and be ready to get down on your knees!

Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Consider sunscreen, a hat, and snacks. Restrooms and water are available at the Ed Center and near the picnic area next to the Sylvan Trailhead. Please plan ahead.

All participants, including children, must be registered individually and have approved the liability waiver through Eventbrite. Details on where to meet will be emailed to participants before the event.

We will still hike in light showers, but heavy rain cancels this hike.

Group size is limited. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend so others may have a chance to join us.

We ask folks to register for our hikes in order to keep group sizes manageable, but often we have a few no shows. If you’d like to take a chance, you are welcome to drop-in 10 minutes before the beginning of the hike to see if there is extra room. Unfortunately, we cannot confirm whether there will be space for drop-in hikers in advance.

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