April 25 | 8:30-10:30
For this trip, we’ll be in search of wildflowers and migrating songbirds, both of which are found in abundance at Stout Woods in the spring. The 36-acre state nature preserve, which is owned and protected by Red-tail Land Conservancy, is known as one of the best upland hardwood forests in East Central Indiana.
We’ll gather on Saturday, April 25, at 8:30 a.m., at 3500 N. County Rd. 300 W., New Castle (where County Rd. 350 N. tees into 300 W.). Look for Red-tail’s Stout Memorial Woodland sign.
A small gravel parking lot there will comfortably fit 3-4 cars, but other cars can park along 350 N., directly across from the entrance.
We’ll walk down a grassy lane to access the preserve, but the trail may be muddy in some areas, if it has rained recently. Be sure to plan on footwear that’s appropriate for the conditions.
(Photo of Stout Woods wildflowers by Leona Addie)
Robert Cooper Audubon Society 