Join David Smith as he leads his annual 4–5 mile hike through prairies and forests at New Glarus Woods State Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. The hike is moderate with rolling hills and ravines and a great opportunity to observe and learn about spring ephemerals and succession as they start to bloom and trees bud out. To carpool meet David at 9:05 a.m. at the Verona Park & Ride, Hwy PB and Verona Rd. Otherwise, meet at New Glarus Woods State Park parking lot off State Hwy 69, 2 miles south of New Glarus. Vehicles need a State Park pass, which can be purchased at the Park. Contact David Smith for more info: smithdc75@yahoo.com, (608) 233-1210.