Events

Snow Trillium Quest

Indian Mound Reserve

2750 U.S. Rt. 42 East

Williamson Lane entrance

Cedarville, Ohio 45314

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Leaves of three, let them be.  Unless they are the rare Snow Trillium (according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources).  Well, we still want to let them be, but we don’t have to be afraid of looking at them. 

The target of our search is the early blooming, diminutive snow trillium and a few other early ephemerals in Massie Creek Gorge.   The gorge trail is narrow, with rocks and tree roots, and one short but steep slope to climb.   The hike will be approximately 1.25 miles.  Be sure to bring your wildflower field guide and binoculars in case we happen upon some other elusive spring ephemerals!   

There will be two opportunities for group hikes:

Thursday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Families and friends are welcome!  Please let us know if you plan to join us.

Indian Mound Reserve is a 169-acre Greene County Parks & Trails property, with Native American earthworks, an 1800’s log cabin, 8 miles of hiking trails along Massie Creek Gorge, and a scenic overlook at Cedar Cliff Falls. The spring wildflower display is incredible here – be sure to visit the changing floral display throughout the season!

There are three entrances to this reserve - use the WILLIAMSON LANE entrance by the LOG CABIN.   We’ll meet in the parking lot on the right and walk the Pollock Works Loop back to where the action should be. 

Optional:  Afterward, we can head to Pearl’s Fen, then walk to Oakes Quarry to view another display of snow trillium on a steep, wooded slope.