Field Trip: Mississippi Palisades State Park 8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Mississippi Palisades State Park

Friday, May 1st 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Carpool from the Harbor Freight lot in Freeport at 8:30 a.m.

Coordinator: Richard Benning 815-865-5279

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You can join the carpool in Freeport at 8:30 a.m. or meet us inside the park’s south entrance at 9:30 a.m.

Take this opportunity to hike in scenic rugged beauty and experience the wildflowers and geology of this beautiful location. Depending on blossom timing we could see several species of Trillium, Virginia Bluebells, Shooting Stars, Mayapples and more. The complex ancient story of Ordovician limestone and dolomite will be right before our eyes.

Wear sturdy shoes, and be forewarned that some sections of trail are steep, narrow and uneven. Bring a sack lunch. We will plan on eating at the park right after the hike.

You can join the carpool or meet us inside the park’s south entrance at 9:30 a.m.