Spring Member Meeting & Wildflower Walk

The spring membership meeting of the South Woods Park Association (SWPA) will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 12:15 p.m. in the parking area of South Woods Park at N7974 Union Street. SWPA president Rich Diemer will share a brief “State of the Woods” update and report on plans currently under consideration for trail improvements.

The Spring Wildflower Walk has been a South Woods Park tradition for more than four decades. The Walk returns on Saturday April 27 at 1:00 p.m., guided by Ripon College Professor Emeritus of Biology Skip Wittler and Assistant Professor of Biology Ben Grady. South Woods Park is known for its spring ephemerals which bloom early and for just a brief period before the trees leaf out and the canopy closes. Hepatica,Dutchmen’s Breeches, Spring Beauty, Trillium, Trout Lily, and more are to be found. A helpful photo guide is available for download from the South Woods website and will be available at the Walk.

Generally these events are rain-or-shine, but if severe weather threatens, the rain date is *Sunday April 28 at 12:15.*

New memberships and 2024 renewals can be completed via the SWPA website at southwoodsparkassociation.org. Individual ($15) and Household ($25) calendar-year memberships are available. South Woods Park Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by membership dues and donations. Trails are open to the public.