Anne Morley, botanist and naturalist, will be leading a guided hike along the Sprunger-Whitney Nature Trail on July 25 at 10 a.m. Morley is well versed in the ecology of the Swan Valley and will identify plants, birds, trees and wildlife habitat along the trail. Meet at the trailhead. Bring water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather.
The two-mile loop trail meanders through a low elevation old-growth forest with interpretive and plant identification signs along the route. Over 50 different birds and plants are found in the trail area.
Directions: Take Highway 83 approximately 7 miles south of Swan Lake. Turn right at the Point Pleasant and Sprunger-Whitney Nature Trail signs (1/2 mile south of milemarker 64) and follow the sign to the trailhead.