: glen helen calendar of events :

09.18.2010   2-4pm   Wild Edible and Useful Plants Hike
Join Dave Jansen for a walk through the woods looking at the many uses of plants found along the way. Families are welcome to join the hike.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Outdoor Education Center (937) 767-7648

09.18.2010   2-4pm   Critter Walk
Search for signs of wildlife within the Glen from Dashing Deer to Secretive Salamanders. Bring the whole family for this fun walk and don’t forget your camera! Hike starts and ends from the Trailside Museum.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Reception desk (937) 769-1902

09.19.2010   1 pm   Wildflower Hike
Join volunteer Daniel Pearson on a hike through the Glen to catch a glimpse of wildflowers. Bring your cameras to capture the beauty of the stunning wildflowers of Glen Helen. This hike lasts approximately two hours and is of moderate intensity. Departs from Trailside, 1pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building (937) 769-1902

09.21.2010   8 pm   Full Moon Hike
Experience the Glen during our only nighttime excursion! Departs from the Trailside Museum, 8-9:30pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building (937) 769-1902

09.25.2010   10-Noon   Geology Hike
Join Geologist Mike Hils on a walk through time to discover the Glen's geologic past and unravel the mysteries of the blue hole, Pompey's Pillar and the Yellow Springs! You don't have to be an expert for this hike, so bring the whole family! Hike starts and ends from the Trailside Museum.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Reception desk (937) 769-1902

09.26.2010   1 pm   Wildflower Hike
Join volunteer Daniel Pearson on a hike through the Glen to catch a glimpse of wildflowers. Bring your cameras to capture the beauty of the stunning wildflowers of Glen Helen. This hike lasts approximately two hours and is of moderate intensity. Departs from Trailside, 1pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building (937) 769-1902

09.26.2010   3-5pm   Nature Immersion Hike
Glen volunteer and Ohio Certified Naturalist Deb Dillon will lead a fun family hike through the Glen in search of all things interesting! Spot critters and identify plants while learning a bit about the Glen's historic and geological past. This hike will be sure to please everyone's interests! Hike starts and ends from the Trailside Museum.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building (937) 769-1902

10.02.2010   9-11am   Late-Fall Migration Bird Hike
Join Glen Director Nick Boutis on a hike to spot any remaining fall migrants moving through the preserve. Hike begins and ends at the Trailside Museum.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building (937) 769-1902

10.03.2010   1 pm   Wildflower Hike
Join volunteer Daniel Pearson on a hike through the Glen to catch a glimpse of wildflowers. Bring your cameras to capture the beauty of the stunning wildflowers of Glen Helen. This hike lasts approximately two hours and is of moderate intensity. Departs from Trailside, 1pm.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building (937) 769-1902

10.09.2010   10-Noon   Photo Hike
Join photojournalist Rebecca Ingebo for a hike through the Glen visiting enchanting settings for the novice and advanced photographer alike. Don't have a camera, come along for the hike anyway! Hike starts and ends from the Trailside Museum.

LOCATION: Trailside Museum
CONTACT: Glen Helen Building (937) 769-1902