A Wildflower Tour of prairie openings and oak savanna will be held at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, June 14, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Dazzling spring flowers such as wild lupine, hoary pucoon, columbine, wild geranium and large-flowered beardtongue are expected to be seen. Participants will also learn to recognize plants that flower later in the season. The tour will begin at the Old School House and from there car-pool to the Wildlife Drive. This program is free and open to the public.
To register, call Nancy Haugen at (763) 389-3323 ext. 13. The Old School House is located on Sherburne County Road 9, 5.5 miles west of Highway 169.