# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Botanical Illustration + Hike Series Part 1: Spring Ephemerals
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Botanical Illustration Hikes is a three-part guided experience blending interpretive hiking, plant education, and hands-on botanical drawing. Hosted in collaboration between Planted and Dubuque County Conservation, each session explores a different seasonal landscape along the scenic edges of Dubuque County.

Participants will join naturalists and plant experts on an interpretive hike through a unique conservation area, learning to observe plant forms, textures, and identifying features. Along the way, you’ll stop to sketch plants you’re curious about with guidance from staff. After the hike, we’ll gather in a relaxed setting to refine your drawings, working on coloration, blending, detailing, and learning deeper stories about the plants you discovered.

This series is designed for adults of all experience levels with no prior drawing experience required. Attend just one session or register for the full seasonal bundle for the complete experience.

Session Details

Part 1: Spring Ephemerals
White Pine Hollow State Preserve – New Vienna, IA
Sunday, May 3rd | 10:00 AM
Rain date: Sunday following (April 26th)

Explore fragile spring wildflowers tucked into the limestone bluffs and forested valleys of White Pine Hollow. This is our most challenging hike with steeper terrain and rocky footing.
Optional post-hike final drawing session at Textile Brewing Company, Dyersville.

Part 2: Summer Natives
Locher Lake – Cascade
July 11 | 10:00 AM
Rain date: Sunday following

Discover summer wildflowers, shoreline plants, and prairie-edge species at Dubuque County’s newest conservation area home to the largest public lake in the county (25+ acres). This is an easy, relaxed hike, ideal for all ability levels.
Optional post-hike finish & refreshment at Corner Tap, Cascade.

Part 3: Fall Flora
Bowstring Area in Bernard Iowa
October 10 | 10:00 AM
Rain date: Sunday following

Experience the rich textures and colors of autumn at this historic river corridor. After sketching along rolling hills and river edges, we’ll pack in a lunch and enjoy the view from the historic bowstring bridge, with the option to enjoy a handcrafted, nature-inspired cocktail.

What’s Included
Each participant receives a full Botanical Illustration Kit, including:
Watercolor Journal
Watercolor Pencil Set
Graphite Pencils
Micron Pens
Registration Options
$50 per session
$100 for the full 3-session bundle
Register for one session or the full series

What to Bring
Recommended personal items:
Water bottle
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate layers
Small backpack or day pack
Optional:
Portable stool or lightweight chair
Walking/hiking poles
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/luxemburg/botanical-illustration-hike-series-part-1-spring-ephemerals/200029983697051
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Luxemburg
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: White Pine Hollow State Forest
- **lat**: 42.6297
- **long**: -91.1121
- **full address**: White Pine Hollow State Forest, Graf, Iowa, Luxemburg, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Botanical Illustration + Hike Series Part 1: Spring Ephemerals being held?
  - **A:** Botanical Illustration + Hike Series Part 1: Spring Ephemerals takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at White Pine Hollow State Forest, Graf, Iowa, Luxemburg, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Botanical Illustration + Hike Series Part 1: Spring Ephemerals?
  - **A:** Botanical Illustration + Hike Series Part 1: Spring Ephemerals is organized by Planted..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Botanical Illustration + Hike Series Part 1: Spring Ephemerals is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Luxemburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Botanical Illustration + Hike Series Part 1: Spring Ephemerals sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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