Campfires: Lydick Bog Nature Preserve (South Bend)

Lydick Bog, a dedicated Indiana state nature preserve located in South Bend, protects one of the last remaining sphagnum bog habitats in Indiana. As part of the Shirley Heinze Land Trust, this preserve offers the opportunity to journey through one of Indiana's most unique environments.

The trek will be co-led by two scholars from IU Northwest (Bill Allegrezza and Kris Huysken) as well as the staff and volunteers of the Shirley Heinze Land Trust. As we explore the landscape, we'll stop to read short works by nature writers that will encourage conversation about our surroundings. The trek will conclude with a shared meal and discussion around a campfire.

Your ticket price includes a campfire meal, Upland beer and snacks for the trail, in addition to any entrance or rental fees associated with the trek.

WHERE: Lydick Bog Nature Preserve

WHEN: June 15, 2024, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. EDT

SCHOLAR-FACILITATORS: Bill Allegrezza and Kris Huysken

TRAIL DIFFICULTY: Easy, but come prepared with your rainboots as we'll be hiking through ravines and wetlands.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

• A limited number of free tickets are available based on need; please contact Sam Opsahl at sopsahl@indianahumanities.org.
• Depending on the weather, some trails may be wet, so wear shoes that can handle the mud.
• Please bring a reuseable water bottle to take with you on the outing.
• We'll send a final confirmation two days before the event with driving and parking instructions and any other updates.
• In case of inclement weather, Indiana Humanities will cancel the event and alert you via email at least two hours prior to the event start time. If the event is canceled, we'll offer a refund or a ticket to another Campfires event of your choice.
• This event is designed for ages 12 and older.
• Upland Brewing Company beer will be available to attendees 21 and older.
• Refunds are not available after 72 hours in advance (unless Indiana Humanities cancels the event).

ABOUT CAMPFIRES

Indiana Humanities’ award-winning Campfires program pairs nature and literature to spark conversations about Indiana’s future. Something about the combination of wild places, great writing, a warm campfire and cold beer gets Hoosiers talking in fresh and surprising ways about the world around us and our place in it.

ABOUT INDIANA HUMANITIES

Indiana Humanities connects people, opens minds and enriches lives by creating and facilitating programs that encourage Hoosiers to think, read and talk.

Indiana Humanities will make reasonable modifications to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs. If you need an accommodation, please email Sam Opsahl at sopsahl@indianahumanities.org.

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