Prairie Appreciation Ride – 2020

NOTE: DATE CHANGED FROM JULY 25th to AUGUST 8th

REGISTER HERE! (REQUIRED)

PLUS, you MUST review THIS FORM.

Royal Catchfly? Queen of the Prairie? Big Bluestem?

Learn about historic prairie remnants flowers and grasses during a beautiful August morning’s leisurely and socially-distant bike ride

Jack McDowell’s Annual Prairie Grass Trail Ride

RECOMMENDED: HELMETS, WATER… AND AN INQUISITIVE MIND

The ride is typically led by Dave Nolin, retired Dayton Five Rivers MetroPark Conservation Director and recipient of the Jack Hanna Resource Conservation Award. But this year, Julia Cumming & Sarah Macy of the Madison Soil & Water Conservation District will be heading the event.

Bicyclists can enjoy the beauty of plants such as Prairie Dock, Butterfly Weed, Royal Catchfly, and Prairie Coneflower; and tall grasses, such as Big Bluestem and Indiangrass. Your tour begins at the rain garden at the Prairie Grass Trailhead in London, OH. Julia Cumming will introduce prairies and describe some of the plants to be found along the trail. Sarah Macy will be stationed at a prairie down the trail to talk about various topics and answer questions. This is a 11-mile ride, out and back. You will be required to stay at a 6’ social distance and wear face masks when near others and at the educational stations by the speakers. Riders will ride at their own pace – and spread out!
We look forward to seeing everyone – new faces and returning trail guests.

DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THINGS ARE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR!

No fee required…but online registration is!

FOUR RIDE TIMES AVAILABLE, LIMITED TO 9 RIDERS PER TIME SLOT:
8:00 AM – limited to people at increased risk*
8:30 AM – general
9:00 AM – general
9:30 AM – general

* 65 years of age and older or those with underlying medical conditions

Sorry… NO walk-ups or non-registered riders will be allowed.

SOCIAL DISTANCING & MASKS WHEN NEAR OTHERS REQUIRED