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Loess Hills chapter of the National Audubon Society hosted a hike at Spirit Knoll on Saturday, May 4th. Tim Sproul from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation led the hike with help from Bill Zales, Iowa DNR Wildlife Biologist Doug Chafa, and Park Ranger Kevin Pape.
Although the weather was less than ideal, participants were able to learn about the natural history of the area. Hikers got to see Spirit Knoll's landscape, wildlife, and even a few blooming prairie plants.
Special thanks go to the members of the Loess Hills chapter of Audubon for their $5,000 donation to the Burcham addition to Spirit Knoll.
A few of the highlights of the hike include seeing a Black-crowned Night Heron on the 7 acre lake, learning about Cedar Apple Rust, and finding several blooming Missouri Milk Vetch plants. (photos courtesy of Randy Williams)
