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Botanical Backstories: Native Plants & the People They're Named After

June 6 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hitchcock Nature Center

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What's the connection between an 18th-century French botanist and our favorite prairie grass, big bluestem? Join the man in plaid, our Prairie Protector Glenn Pollock, on a fun and leisurely hike to learn about our native plants and some fascinating stories about their names and the people they're named after.

Ages 14+ | $5 per person

Contact: Kylie Jacott
Phone: (712) 828-2140
Email: kylie.jacott@pottcounty-ia.gov

Categories: Community, Educational, Outdoors

Hitchcock Nature Center
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Honey Creek, IA
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