Jack McDowell from the West Jefferson Park District is conducting a Nature Walk this Saturday, July 31, starting at the Madison County Senior Center Trailhead at 10:00 am.

The purpose of this nature walk is to identify species of prairie grass and wildflowers along the trail corridor.  We also want to look at areas where overgrowth, poison ivy, and other invasive plant life can be removed in order to give some of the native rare and endangered plants the chance to regenerate.

After the desireable plant life is identified and locations are "mapped out",  we will develop a plan of action for this fall and winter to begin removal of the overgrowth.  Jack will give us training on the proper methods for removal.

We plan on meeting at the trailhead at 10:00 am.  At that time, Jack will decide on how we will proceed.  Some may ride bicycles, some may walk, and other may drive vehicles on Rt 42 to meet up at the various crossroads along the trail corridor.