Weminuche Audubon and Audubon Rockies invite you to join us on July 14 to learn about our high-elevation native plants with certified herbalist Lake McCullough.
Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest as we discover edible and medicinal native plants. The walks are free of charge, and advance registration is required.
In July we will travel to the summit of Wolf Creek Pass during peak wildflower season at that elevation. We will take a leisurely walk up the Lobo Overlook Road, stopping to learn about the flowers and medicinal plants along the way. We may even spot some birds. The walk is about 2 miles round-trip. Please be prepared for rocky trails and unpredictable weather, and leave dogs at home.
From Pagosa Springs, travel about 23 miles east on U.S. 160 to the top of Wolf Creek Pass. Take the first left turn after the Continental Divide pullout on the right side of the highway onto Forest Service Road 402, Lobo Overlook Road. We will meet in the gravel parking area directly off the highway and walk up the road.
In order to handle increased popularity and demand for information about our local ecosystems, we will be conducting two back-to-back plant walks at this location. The first tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run until 11:30 a.m. The second tour will begin at 11:45 a.m. and go until 1:45 p.m.
There is a 15-person maximum on each walk. Please call McCullough at (970) 398-0923 to reserve a space and indicate which time slot you prefer.
McCullough’s knowledge and fun sense of humor have made these walks very popular, and spaces fill quickly. Give her a call to add your name to the list.
Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies are proud to sponsor these walks and grateful that she takes time from her busy schedule to share her expertise with us.
The final summer walk will take place on Aug. 2.
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