June 21, 2025

    An Introduction to Identification of Ferns and “fern-allies” of the Northwoods

    Join Alex Graeff, Ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service, for a hike around Kemp’s nature trails including some time on the bog.

    Saturday, June 21

    9:00 am

    Free

    Kemp Natural Resources Station

    The hike during an Introduction to Identification of Ferns and “fern-allies” of the Northwoods will include discussion of the morphology and life cycle of ferns, lycopods, and horsetails, including all of the important features for identification! The hike will be about 1 mile and includes some moderately strenuous terrain, though we will pause often for discussion as we encounter various target species. Expect to learn around 20 different ferns and fern allies. Bring your notebook, camera, hand-lens, and anything else that will enhance your learning experience.

    Address:
    Kemp Natural Resources Station
    9161 Kemp Road
    Woodruff, WI  54568