About Session
Birds and Butterflies Pre-Keynote Walk
6776 Heisley Rd, Mentor
$5
Max Capacity: 20
Terrain: Mostly flat
Trail Surface: Pavement
Estimated Distance: 1-2 miles
Leader/Co-leader
City of Mentor Staff / Mary Ann Wagner
Description
Join the opening walk at Springbrook Gardens Park prior to the keynote speech. Staff will talk about the restoration efforts that have been conducted in the park to provide habitat for wildlife. Additionally, we’ll discuss the benefits of blooms and grassland habitats for species of birds and butterflies. We will attempt to catch and tag monarch butterflies.
Directions
Arrive at 6776 Heisley Road near the Gardenhouse at 3:30 pm on Friday. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. This walk is ADA accessible and has pavement. The walk will end a half-hour prior to the start of social hour at Springbrook Gardenhouse.