Hikes

Registration for events:

Bob Steingreaber Memorial Hike

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Join us at Bentonsport Prairie for a 2-mile guided hike. This hike is in memory of Bob Steingreaber who was an avid outdoorsman and was a Van Buren County Conservation Board Member for 30 years! This trail is grass and dirt, proper hiking attire and bug spray is recommended. ​
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Registration is encouraged but not required.

Date:
May 23,2026 at 10 am

Wild Edible Prairie Hike

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Explore various prairie plants while hiking with us through Lake Sugema Wildlife area. This mile hike will cover various terrain from moderate to difficult. This trail is grass and dirt, proper hiking attire, sunscreen and bug spray is recommended. We will meet at the Lake Sugema Campground. Common flora may include Wild bergamot, slender mountain mint, common milkweed, white wild indigo, and swamp milkweed.

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Dates: 
June 27,2026 at 10 am
July 11,2026 at 1 pm

Full Moon Hike

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Join us at Lake Sugema Wildlife Area to discover the moon and constellations in the night sky. This moon is called the Sturgeon Moon. This trail is grass and dirt, proper hiking attire, and bug spray is recommended. ​ We will meet at Lake Sugema Campground near the non-reservable sites.​

Registration is recommended but not required.

​Date:
August 28,2026 at 8 pm


Mushroom Foray Hike​

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​Join us at Beach House for a mile hike to discover mushrooms found in our local habitat. This mile hike will have various terrain types from moderate to difficult. This trail is gravel and in timber so proper hiking attire and bug spray is recommended.

​Registration is encouraged but not required.

​​Date:
September 5,2026 at 10 am
Weather permitting, events may be rescheduled for a later date.