The “warm” New Year’s Day created a light fog around Lieber State Recreation Area’s waterways, and there the “First Day Hike” participants enjoyed a fun three-mile walk with Putnam Parks & Pathways Education Committee Chair John Garner leading the way.
John is almost finished scheduling free, family-friendly hikes through 2023, and here is the current line-up of knowledgeable leaders in a variety of Putnam County venues.
- January 1, Lieber & Cataract SRA, led by John Garner
- February 11, DePauw Nature Park, led by John Garner
- March 11, DePauw Nature Park, led by Kate & Tim Jedele
- April 8, Hall Woods Nature Preserve, led by Ashley Adair
- April 15, Fern Cliff Nature Preserve, led by Mike Homoya
- May 13, Fern Station Nature Preserve, led by Central Indiana Land Trust
- May 20, Owl Trail, led by Sarah & John Hawthorne
- June 17, Big Walnut Nature Preserve, led by Holly Cook
- July 8, Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife Area, led by Big Walnut Bird Club
- August 12, People Pathways, led by Erin Basinger (Cycling Event)
- September 16, People Pathways, led by National Road Heritage Trail (Cycling Event)
- October 14, Putnam Nature Trail (People Pathways), led by Big Walnut Bird Club
- November, Camp Friend, information TBA
- December, Putnam Nature Trail (People Pathways), information TBA