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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Jackson-Schnyder tallgrass prairie hike is July 12
The public is invited to a tallgrass prairie hike at Ouabache Land Conservancy's Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve, west of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 12. Phil Cox, Purdue University Extension Educator, and Dr. Jim Nardi, University of Illinois Research Entomologist, will lead hikers on the Julius Trail around the 4-acre tallgrass prairie identifying the native and invasive flora, pollinators, and other insects of the prairie along the way. Ten species of native grasses and sedges, including Big and Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Prairie Dropseed; and 38 species of native forbs including Wild Quinine, Dense Blazing Star, Mountain Mint, Wild Senna, Compass Plant, Culver's Root, White False Indigo, and Rattlesnake Master were drilled into this former soybean field in June 2009. In addition, Cox will discuss recommended Indiana-native plants for attracting pollinators. The preserve is located at 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885. No reservations are required for this easy, free family-friendly hike. OLC is a non-profit land trust that serves the west-central Indiana counties of Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo. For more information, to donate and/or join please visit: follow OLC on Facebook, or email ouabachelandconservancy@
Fox News
4 days ago
- Fox News
American cruise ship passenger disappears after hiking at summer vacation destination
Alaska authorities are searching for a missing tourist after she failed to return to her cruise ship following a morning hike in the capital city earlier this week, officials said. Authorities received a report Tuesday afternoon regarding a 62-year-old woman from Kentucky who had not returned to the Norwegian Bliss before its departure time, according to the Juneau Police Department. The woman's relatives told police that she had left for a hike that morning and had plans to take a popular tourist tram partially up a mountain overlooking downtown Juneau before walking to Gastineau Peak and Gold Ridge, according to the state Department of Public Safety. Ground and aerial searches were conducted shortly after the woman's disappearance on Tuesday, with ground searches resuming Wednesday, according to the department. Due to rainy weather and poor visibility, aircraft searches did not return to the area the following day. The local peaks are still experiencing areas of snow in July. The popular cruise ship destination's tram service is attractive to tourists due to its proximity to the downtown area. The Juneau Police Department and Norwegian Cruise Lines did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Authorities have not released the identity of the missing passenger.
