Walk led by Craig Elston with others including Andrew Lidral Saturday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. Many wildflowers should be in bloom including Swamp Saxifrage, which is a 10 on MNFI co-efficient of the conservancy.* Large-flowered and nodding trillium will be peaking or just past peak. Narrow-leaved spring beauties and trout lilies that carpet the ground will be fading. Michigan Botanical Club members will be able to share their knowledge of plants and adaptations on this trip.

Park at V&V Landscape Nursery on the west side of the road and north of the bridge. You will be met there at 10:00 a.m. Park by the road and not by the building entrance to leave that area open for customers. Consider browsing and buying plants at the nursery. Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary is located at 13010 Northland Dr., Cedar Springs, MI 49319.

Ranger Steve is downsizing his library. He is in the final weeks or months of life and now with hospice care. In addition to the wildflower walk, members will have the opportunity to request books. 

Directions: From Grand Rapids drive north on US 131 to exit 101 (M-57). Exit and turn east (right), travel about one mile to the traffic signal and turn north (left) onto Northland Drive to Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary. It is located east of the road and back in the woods. It is the first drive south of the small bridge over Little Cedar Creek but park at V&V nursery. One can also drive north on the East Beltline from Grand Rapids to Ody Brook. The road name changes to Northland Drive but it is the same road as the East Beltline (15 miles). 

Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be directed to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi.net - Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or call 616-696-1753.