Ferns of the Appalachian Heartland Schedule


Friday June 5th

10:00 am: Welcome & Orientation, followed by an introductory presentation on The Natural History of Hocking Region & Ferns. At Wood Thrush Cove.

12:00 pm: Provided lunch together at Wood Thrush Cove.

1:00 pm: Fern Identification Course with Native Potted Fern Specimens.

2:00 pm (departure time): Afternoon Field Trip to Cantrell Cliffs. Car-sharing is encouraged.

Dinner on your own

8:00 - 9:00 pm: Evening presentation: Review & Special Feature Topic.

Saturday June 6th

8:00 am: Breakfast at Wood Thrush Cove & Review: Fern ID, Anatomy & Terminology.

9:00 am: Presentation: Blackhand Sandstone & Hocking Lithophytes.

10:00 am: Pack Lunch for Field Trip.

10:30 am (departure time): Field Trip: Wahkeena Nature Preserve, Lake Hope & Zaleski Forest State Parks. Car-sharing is encouraged.

Dinner on your own

7:00 pm: Evening Presentation: Strange Allies - Club Mosses, Spike Mosses, & Quillworts.

Sunday June 7th

8:00 am: Breakfast at Wood Thrush Cove & Review: Fern ID, Anatomy & Terminology.

9:00 am: Pack Provided lunch for Field Trip.

9:30 am (departure time):
Field Trip: Clear Creek metro Park & Honeycomb Rocks

Depart for home.