Join Wildlands Trust for our annual lady slipper hike at Great Neck Conservation Area in Wareham. Volunteer hike leaders Jessamyn and Debbie will take you on a morning stroll to enjoy these colorful flowers, other wildflowers, migrating spring birds, and trees in full spring foliage along the trail! While we will be moving at a slower pace at times, be prepared to hike up to 3.5 miles on terrain that has steep sections.
These orchids are known to grow in the forests of New England, showing their unique pink (and sometimes white!) flowers for only a few weeks. The hike may be rescheduled (to an earlier or later date) to accommodate viewing the flowers during peak bloom time.
Registration closes on Friday, June 6 at 12 PM. Want to sign up after registration closes? Please email:
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Parking:
Meet at Great Neck Conservation Area, 34 Crooked River Road, Wareham, MA 02571.
The parking area is located at the Wildlands Trust sign on the south side of the Crooked River Road. Street parking is also available.
From I-495 S: Follow interstate to end and continue onto MA-25 E. Take exit 3 toward US-6/MA-28/Onset/Wareham. Merge onto Maple Springs Road. Continue straight onto MA-28 S. Turn right onto Depot Street. Continue onto Great Neck Road for roughly 1.2 miles, then take a sharp right onto Crooked River Road. Parking is about 0.5 mile down the road on the left.
What to Wear & Bring (Required):
Sturdy, closed-toed shoes
Snacks
Water
Bug spray
Weather appropriate clothing
Camera (optional)
What to Expect:
Up to 3.5 miles of hiking with some steep sections
Wildlands Trust volunteers to guide you
A slower-paced hike at sections to enjoy the lady slippers
The hike may be rescheduled (to an earlier or later date) to accommodate viewing the flowers during peak bloom time.*
Restrictions:
Ages 14+
No pets
Maximum 15 hikers
Minimum 5 hikers
Outdoor programs are weather permitting. Cancellations and postponements due to weather will be announced online and registered attendees will be notified via email.
Questions? Please email:
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