Ivy Tech to offer free nature hike

A nature hike at Mill Race Park will step off at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, led by the School of Arts, Science and Education at Ivy Tech Community College Columbus.

The hike will feature Ivy Tech biology faculty who will help participants collect and identify insects at Mill Race Park.

Those interested are asked to meet at the parking lot by the basketball courts and covered bridge at the park. Nets, collection supplies and a small number of binoculars will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars if they have them.

The nature hike is free and open to the public.