Walk the Trails!

McFarland Park, Story County

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Join Environmental Education Coordinator Jerry Keys as we walk the trails in your county parks. This is a great opportunity to explore new places, meet new hiking pals, and have the opportunity to ask nature or park-related questions. These hikes are for ages 16 and up.

Trails:

Tuesday, April 8: Hickory Grove Park, Colo IA (3 miles on crushed limestone) Meet at beach parking area

Tuesday, April 15: Jim Ketelsen Greenwing Marsh (1.7 miles on mowed grass)

Tuesday, April 22: West Peterson Park (1.3 miles on dirt trail) Meet at beach parking area

Tuesday, April 29: Hertz family Woods & Nature Preserve (approx. 1 mile on crushed limestone)

Tuesday, May 6:  Christiansen Forest Preserve (1 mile on dirt trail with some steep grades)

Tuesday, May 13:  Robinson Wildlife Acres (2-2.5 Miles on dirt trail)

Tuesday, May 20:  McFarland Park 2.5 (3 miles on dirt trail with some steps)  

Dress for the weather. Only cancelled due to severe weather.

To Register

Registration starts from 05/20/2025

What

Walk the Trails!

When

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where

McFarland Park
56461 180th St.
Ames, IA 50010

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