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Black Hills News StoriesGo back to News ArticlesForest Wildflowers to be Featured at Deerfield Moon WalkHILL CITY, S.D.(6/16/10) -- Join the Black Hills National Forest on Saturday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. for an educational walk featuring wildflowers and other plants of the forest. This one-mile roundtrip walk through open meadows over uneven ground is located west of Hill City near Deerfield Reservoir. The featured speakers include Andrew Korth, botanist with the Black Hills National Forest and other plant experts from the forest and Rocky Mountain Research Station. They will identify and discuss the wildflowers and other plants growing on Reynold's Prairie, north of Deerfield Reservoir. If available, the rare and unique Moonworts (Botrychium sp.), will be viewed.To reach the Moon Walk site from Hill City, SD travel west 10.2 miles on Highway 17 to the intersection with Slate Prairie Road. Turn right then immediately left and follow Slate Prairie Road approximately 6 miles to South Rochford Road. Turn left and travel approximately 1 mile to an unidentified two track trail on top of the hill. Turn left on this trail and follow the signs to the parking area. The Forest Service suggests that visitors dress for unexpected weather and cooler nighttime temperatures. The program will not be cancelled due to rain unless lightning is spotted. About 100 visitors per walk have been attending the programs so please arrive early to aid us in parking vehicles. For more information about the program and summer schedule, please call the U.S. Forest Service at 605-343-1567 or go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills -30- FOR MORE INFORMATION: |
