ALCONA COUNTY—Conservation nonprofit Huron Pines is hosting a guided winter walk Feb 17 FROM 10:30 a.m. to noon. This walk will be at the Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve.
The family-friendly event will begin with a brief welcome and introduction. Over the course of the hour-long hike, participants will learn about the history, geology, ecology and ongoing management activities taking place at the preserve.
Participants should bring their own water and snacks and be dressed for the weather. The trails are hilly and steep in places. Trekking poles or walking sticks are encouraged and sturdy boots are recommended. Restrooms are available. Leashed, well-mannered pets are welcome.
If there is snow, participants are welcome to bring snowshoes. Huron Pines has a small number of snowshoes available which can be reserved by calling Julia Butch, Land Protection Coordinator, at 989- 448-2293, ext. 10 or by emailing julia@huronpines.org.
Please RSVP at huronpines.org/events. In the case of dangerous driving conditions or extremely low temperatures, the event will be canceled.
Hubbard Lake Preserve is located at 720 Holiday Inn Rd. in the community of Hubbard Lake. This 80-acre wooded property includes 1.5 miles of trails and hills on Hubbard Lake’s Churchill Point.
