2012 Grand Tours

These tours are four hour 2 1/2 mile guided walks that take you to parts of the preserve not normally accessable to the public. You will want to bring water and sun protection. Children are welcome as long as they are strong enough to complete the walk.

Meet at 2:00 p.m. near the parking lot in Barbara Key Park
Sat. June 23
Sat. September 1


2012 Monthly Tours

Join us for a guided tour at 2:00 p.m. on the third Sunday in May and the second Sunday of each month from June through October. Meet near the parking lot in Barbara Key Park for up to a 90 minute walk over maintained trails. The tour is free, and no registration is required. Please be prepared for full sun and occasional mosquitoes.

Here are the dates and some images typical of the month. Click on the small image to open a larger version.

May 20

Shooting Stars

June 10

Blue Flag Iris

July 8

Katydid on Prairie Lily

August 12

Buckeye

September 9

Fen Early September

October 14

Fen in October