Guided Spring Hike Exploring Blue River Memorial Park

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:45 am UTC-04:00

Blue River Memorial Park | Shelbyville

Indiana Native Plant Society Central Chapter
Publisher/HostIndiana Native Plant Society Central Chapter
Guided Spring Hike Exploring Blue River Memorial Park
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Central Chapter of INPS invites you to Shelbyville's largest park- Blue River Memorial Park to enjoy mature tree canopy and spring flowers!
About this Event

Enjoy a walk along the trail system in Shelbyville's largest park, Blue River Memorial Park. On this portion of the trail you will see mature canopy trees and a prairie that lies at the center of a nationally recognized cross-country track. Many species of native birds call this area home, so we will undoubtedly encounter several different species along the way. In recent years there has been a concerted effort to remove invasive plants from the understory, conducted by both the Parks Department and Blue River Alliance for Native Conservation and Habitats.

Our guide will be Kris Schwickrath, a former Latin & mindfulness teacher, and current landscaper for the parks. She is a founding member of BRANCH, a Master Gardener, and member of INPS.

Participants will meet at the Blue River Trailhead Boardwalk. Convenient parking to Trailhead would be next to Blue River Run Dog Park and Soccer Fields, which are all clustered at the first left hand turn.

This guided hike is FREE and limited to Indiana Native Plant Society Members and their guests. Registration in Advance is required.

Guided hikes are one of the many wonderful benefits of membership. Membership is affordable and easily obtained by following this link:

https://indiananativeplants.org/about-us/membership

Legal Acknowledgement:

By registering for the event, you acknowledge there may be photos & videos taken while participating or being in close proximity to INPS Club Activities. The Club, their partners and sponsors have your permission to use these photos on their social media sites, websites and other marketing materials. You understand that you can contact the company in writing if you would like a photograph of yourself removed within a reasonable amount of written notice to the Club.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Blue River Memorial Park, 725 Lee Boulevard, Shelbyville, United States

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