The beginning of summer brings opportunities to view different wildlife and growing plants at the nature refuge. Meet at Ankeny Hill Nature Center (AHNC) Parking Lot at 7:00 AM. There are facilities at this location and the trails are now open! We will start here before visiting Pintail Marsh and other locations. Bring water, binoculars, and a snack. Trails can be uneven so please wear appropriate footwear. We anticipate finishing by noon. Directions: From Salem, take I-5 south to the Ankeny Hill Road exit (Exit 243) and turn right (west). At the Ankeny Hill Road/Wintel Road intersection continue strait on Wintel Rd. South. Watch for signs. An alternate route from Salem is to take Liberty Road south to Ankeny Hill Road,then turn right on Buena Vista Road South and continue to Wintel Road and turn left. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle and confirm anything inside is out of sight. Leaders: Mike Unger, Paul Evans, and Tim Johnson