Thursday, May 9, 2024, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
ARNOLD ARBORETUM - JAMAICA PLAIN, BOSTON, MA,
Massachusetts, Boston Area,
MA
Attention nature enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Spring-Into-Spring Hike at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain (greater Boston)! Join us as we explore a number of the less-traveled trails where we will discover some of the hidden gems from the Far East and Europe. This will be a five to six mile hike at a moderate pace with many interpretive stops along the route. Highlights will include two hilltop vistas, an amazing bonsai exhibit (with specimens dating back to the mid 1700's!) and the "Explorer's Garden". During this time of year many "crab apples", "azaleas", "red-buds" and "lilacs" are usually in full bloom in this "tree museum". If we're lucky the very rare "Dove Tree" (pictured) will also be flowering. The trek is limited to 15 participants plus the leaders. Bring water, lunch or snack, sturdy waterproof footwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent. A steady rain will cancel the event. Well behaved dogs on leash are O.K. The group size is limited, and activities are often wait-listed, so please cancel your registration if you can no longer attend or are not feeling well. Online registration is required. AMC membership is not required, but you will need to set up a free AMC online account if you do not already have one. Click the "Register" button to accept the risks, provide contact info, and sign the AMC liability waiver. Each person must register individually; you cannot register for a friend or household member.
Free
Additional information and directions will be sent to all confirmed registrants 24-48 hours prior to the hike.
