Putnam Parks & Pathways hosts a Monthly Hiking Tour Series that will highlight a variety of local trails, nature preserves, and parks. Guided by a professional in their field, each hike will consist of learning about some type of wildlife, native plant, or other nature-oriented discussions.

In September, our tour stays within Greencastle city limits and heads out to Forest Hill Cemetery. Don’t be deceived, there are miles of trails along with a 9-acre pollinator garden and a covered bridge! During this walk, seeds will be collected and spread to areas of the field that have fewer flowers. The pollinator habitat on the southwest side of the cemetery is emerging after an initial planting in 2018. The project was a collaboration of Quail Forever, the City of Greencastle, and Putnam County Soil and Water.  The area offers a quiet, relaxing place to walk and enjoy the flowers and the wildlife the flowers attract.

The group will meet at the main parking lot of the cemetery, the address is: 2181 Cemetery Road, Greencastle, IN, 46135 – Click here to see the Google Map view.