Field Trip to Spitler Woods State Natural Area Members Only
Members Only Nature Walk/Hike Lots of Physical Activity
Located in Mt Zion (near Decatur), Spitler Woods is a typical prairie grove consisting of oak-hickory and maple-basswood forest with understory of redbud, pawpaw, sassafras, and showy wildflowers. Ida Spitler owned the forest and would not allow hunting, lumber removal, or grazing. As a result, the woods retained most of its original prairie grove species. We visited this preserve in April 2025 and were overwhelmed by the diversity of the spring ephemerals, and we wanted to give more people a chance to experience this awesome display. . We will also look for migrating birds, and anything of interest that comes our way.
Members can find additional information about this field trip and how to register for it in the April 1 chapter newsletter. Questions can be sent to us at [email protected].