Annual bluebell hike
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Virginia Bluebells in bloom
Today when checking on the Virginia bluebells we ran into a group of 45 hikers from the TVTA Ramblers. The sky was mostly overcast with the occasional showing of sunshine. While hiking we noticed grosbeaks, orioles, common yellowthroat and indigo bunting. Hopefully the bluebells will still be in bloom for the second group from TVTA (thru Meetup) on Sunday. The bluebells can be seen on trail east of Lyle road after about a 45 minute hike. Get out and enjoy this best kept secret in Elgin soon.
Virginia Bluebells hike in early May
Eight visitors from the West Elgin Nature Club with leader Marg Hulls joined four from our club to see if the bluebells were in bloom. It was a little early. The weather was great. Several other caches were found on the trail. The confusing routing west of the horse farm was viewed and a plan to fix up the ambiquity was devised. A safer route up to the hydro tower will need to be routed and blazed. Once this work is completed the red barn to the horse farm will be a nice trail for everyone to enjoy.