Autumn Forest Walk — Saturday, October 24
Take a Walk on the Wild Side! Annual Autumn Forest Walk | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 AM–2 PM
Join Friends of Ten Mile Creek and naturalist John Parrish for our annual Autumn Forest Walk through the beautiful woodlands along Ten Mile Creek. This leisurely, mile-long guided walk explores land generously gifted to Friends of Ten Mile Creek by Norman Mease.
Autumn is a wonderful time to experience the forest's changing colors and discover the plants, wildlife, and natural history of this special landscape. We'll explore bottomland and upland forest habitats, looking for late-blooming asters, goldenrods, fragrant Witch Hazel, and three orchid species known to grow in the area. Along the way, we'll identify native trees and shrubs, including Red Maple, Oaks, and the uncommon Shagbark Hickory.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 11 AM–2 PM
Meeting Place: Cinque Farm, 22300 Slidell Road
Rain Date: Sunday, October 25, same time and place
Cost: Free and open to all; donations are always welcome!
We'll meet at Cinque Farm at 11 AM and depart by hay wagon at 11:15 AM for the start of our walk. Please bring food and water for a short snack break along the trail, and wear long pants and sturdy walking shoes. Be sure to check yourself for ticks afterward.
Following the hike, our gracious hosts, Anne and Jay Cinque, invite everyone back to the farm for refreshments and conversation.
View or Download the Autumn Forest Walk Flyer
For more information or directions, contact John Parrish at lifeonearth@verizon.net or (301) 565-2025 (landline; no texting).
We hope you'll join us for a beautiful autumn day along Ten Mile Creek!