Hiking Team: Dave Miller, Rosie Miller
Date: February 28, 2026
It was a beautiful 62 degree day with bright sunshine and a welcome opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and a break from the cold weather. This 2.2 trail took us through tall grasses to a prairie. We must return during the summer as over 200 species of plants and wildflowers (including the endangered Eastern Prairie Fringe Orchid) will be blooming here. On the northwest side of Prairie Grass Trail, a small loop spur trail took us around Dragonfly Pond (Photo #2). Sadly, we hiked by the remains of a large Cooper’s Hawk (Photo #3). Next to the preserve parking lot you can cross Union Road and access the Mad River (Photo #4) where you can fish or kayak.
