Nature Walk at the New Harmony Firefly Festival

Join the Co-op on a nature walk on the Jane Blaffer & Kenneth Dale Owen Heritage Trails to observe the Say's fireflies (aka lightningbugs) along the Wabash River.

We will meet near the main entrance of The Atheneum Visitors Center, then walk west to the Riverfront trail to follow the Wabash River north. We'll then walk along Earl W. Rapp Ln. and Jane B. Owen Ln., and follow the Jane B. Owen Trail that connects with Main Street near the Roofless Church and the Red Geranium restaurant, concluding the planned activity.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 1.5 Miles

Most of the Jane Blaffer & Kenneth Dale Owen Heritage Trails are gravel or asphalt. The River Trail along the Wabash River may be muddy and slippery. We will detour back to the gravel trail as conditions dictate.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sturdy shoes for hiking.
• A headlamp or flashlight.
• Day Bag.
• Water (for drinking) and snacks.
• Bug spray.
• Walking stick or hiking poles (optional).
• Clean shoes for the car ride (leave in the car).

SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES LISTED IN CENTRAL TIME):

• 7:00 PM: Meet in front of the Atheneum Visitors Center
• 7:10 PM: Start the nature walk
• 8:15 PM: Conclude the walk at the Roofless Church

GROUND RULES:

• Leave no trace, pack out all your trash.
• No children.
• No pets.
• No drug or alcohol use before or during the planned activity.

NOTES:

The city of New Harmony is hosting the Firefly Festival that day, so expect heavier traffic than typical. Plan to walk to the Atheneum.

MAPS / INFORMATION:

• Meeting Place: Anteneum Visitor Center
• Trail Info: Jane Blaffer & Kenneth Dale Owen Heritage Trails
• Firefly Festival: New Harmony Firefly Festival