FROG WALK
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 4:00 P.M. (KIDS & FAMILIES) & 7 P.M. (ADULTS)
IVEY REDMON PARK, KERNERSVILLE
Learn about our local frogs and toads with a walk through the wetlands of Ivey Redmon Park (in the woods behind the playing fields). Led by NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler and Wendi Hartup, Kernersville Stormwater Manager, the frog walks will begin with a brief presentation about what species you may see or hear, how to identify them and their important role in habitats. A NC toad and frog call app is available at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.johneyboy.frogcalls&hl=en_US&gl=US.
Anyone participating in this activity should be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and dress for the weather. We will meet at the soccer field parking lot. Look for the giant dragonfly sign. Participants under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Register with Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net or 336.473.0283 (indicate which frog walk attending).
Meet near the playground next to the parking lot of the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex , 788 Beeson Road, Kernersville. MAP
(2) Frog Listening Walk - 4:00pm (kids and families) | Facebook
(2) Frog Listening Walk - 7pm (adults) | Facebook
LONG CREEK TRAIL WETLANDS WALK
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025 2 P.M. BETHANIA
NC Sierra Club Foothills Group outings leader Henry Fansler will lead a fun and informative walk exploring the wetlands of Long Creek. We will be joined by Ken Bridle, the Conservation Advisor of Piedmont Land Conservancy and a Ph.D. in plant physiology and natural product chemistry. Together we will learn why the quality of our water sources begin with wetlands. We will only hike a portion of the trail. Remember to dress for the weather and wear trail walking footwear.
Register by sending an email to Henry Fansler at henryfansler@windstream.net or 336-473-0283. Participants under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.
(2) Long Creek Trail Wetlands Walk | Facebook
Meet at the Long Creek Trail parking lot off 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Road.