Miami University

Hike the natural areas this weekend

09/12/2012

Miami University Natural Areas invites the community to a hike-a-thon 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Students, employees and community members can bring families and friends on one, three or five-mile hikes throughout the day.

Guided bird walks led by the Audubon Miami Valley Society and nature hikes for children and families led by naturalists will be available between 8 a.m. and noon.

Other activities include tours of the historic Dewitt House, letterboxing and orienteering demonstrations, and a raptor exhibit with birds from Hueston Woods.

No registration is required for this free event. All participants will receive a free “Take a Hike!” T-shirt.

The event is sponsored by the Oxford Community Foundation, Miami’s employee wellness, Miami’s special events, the Outdoor Pursuit Center and Butler Rural Electric Co-op.

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