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Trillium Trek
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Join members of the Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia for the annual counting of the trilliums. Hike around the lake and count the trilliums to help monitor plant health in the park. Kids activities including a nature museum will be available at the Legacy Pavilion.
Have you ever wanted to get to know the native wildflowers? If so, be sure to mark your calendar for a wildflower show at Lake Sylvia State Park on Saturday, April 20, 1-3 p.m. Master Gardener, Washington Native Plant Society member and founding member of Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia (FOSLS), Helen Hepp and friends will have a display at the Legacy Pavilion of what’s in bloom.
Helen has been sharing knowledge of wildflowers and counting our trilliums (Trillium ovatum), usually well over 1,000 flowering at Lake Sylvia State Park for over a decade. While trilliums are a stunning draw, they are not the only natives blooming at this time. This a wonderful time to see our native wildflowers and celebrate spring.
For those who like to hike, a ranger will lead a walk around the lake. For those who want a less vigorous activity, there will be areas marked off for you to count the trilliums that are in bloom. For those who just want to refresh their identification of (mostly) native plants, we’ll have a display with signage. Helen will talk about the life cycle of and myths about the trillium and other plants in the area.
Join Helen and FOSLS for a fun and informative time with our wildflowers. Be sure to wear proper shoes or boots as the trails can be muddy. This event is sponsored by FOSLS. Well-mannered dogs on leashes are welcome.
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01 Jan
Lake Sylvia First Day Hikes
Hike Options1.5 Lake Trail – Open to all ages
Meet at the Legacy Pavilion at 1pm. The hike will begin there and will go around the lake, 1.5 miles. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so rain/mud boots are heavily recommended.
Forest Bathing Stroll
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing in nature for health and wellness benefits. The hike will begin at the Legacy Pavilion. The walk is a gentle easy stroll through the park and group camp.
.5 Mile Kids Hike
Our kids hike begins at the legacy pavilion. The group will be led by staff over the bridge and up through group camp and back toward the dam and back to the legacy pavilion. Along the way plant species and little critters will be discussed.