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.