Ivy Tech offers winter hike

Ivy Tech Community College Columbus biology faculty are offering free local nature hikes for anyone interested in learning more about the natural environment around them.

The next hike will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Blossom Hollow, 3637 Hougham Drive, Trafalgar. Ivy Tech Columbus science faculty member Dr. Tom Sobat will lead the hike, exploring the preserve and providing information on winter bird watching.

The hike is open to the public, and all community members are welcome. Hikers will meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at the preserve parking area.

Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for winter hiking, including wearing layers of clothing. The college will have some binoculars available for public use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own.

For more information, contact Sobat at tsobat@ivytech.edu.