Like to Hike: Spring Walk to the Black Ash Swamp

Tucked behind Peninsula’s Nature Center, fed by spring water oozing from the bluff edges, is a temporal wetland. Sturdy black ash trees rise up from a forest floor carpeted with ferns. Despite recent “Snowstorm Evelyn” the swamp is greening up. Join Peninsula’s naturalist on Saturday, April 28, from 10 – 11 a.m. for a peek at this oft overlooked natural gem. Less than half-a-mile, easy walking. We will avoid getting our feet wet, but swamp edges will be muddy. This site is showing signs of dreaded emerald ash borer. Learn the key to this site’s survival, and which species already stake a claim here. This program is free and open to the public, but a state park vehicle sticker is required. If you need additional information email kathleen.harris@wisconsin.gov or phone Peninsula State Park Headquarters at 920-868-3258.