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NICHES Annual Jack-O-Lantern Hike
Description
What:
Enjoy a non-scary stroll along a path lit with Jack-O-Lanterns. The trail is a self-guided, ¾ mile-long loop on rugged terrain with steps and hills; please wear sturdy shoes and bring a handheld flashlight. At the end of the hike, visitors will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite jack-o-lantern. The carver of the squash that receives the most votes will receive a prize!
Please arrive on time so we can avoid too many people using the trail at one time and also to accommodate cars in our small parking lot. Due to COVID-19 and limited parking, we will have groups of 12 hikers or less begin their hike every 15 minutes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sorry, no public restrooms.
Where:
Clegg Memorial Garden
1782 N 400 E
Lafayette, IN 47905
Clegg Memorial Garden Property Page and Directions
When:
Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 7:00 pm - 10 pm
Registration Required:
Email sam@nicheslandtrust.org with your name, phone number, size of your group, and the day you would like to attend. You will receive an email back with your group’s arrival time (7:00 pm, 7:15 pm, 7:30 pm etc). If you need an earlier/later time for any reason, please indicate that in your email.
To Donate a Jack-o-Lantern:
Email sam@nicheslandtrust.org with the number of carved pumpkins you would like to donate. Then, please drop off your Jack-o-lanterns on the Clegg Memorial Garden porch on October 28th or 29th before noon. (Please carve your pumpkin as close to the drop-off date as possible! NICHES will be supplying the illumination). The winning carver will receive a gift membership to NICHES, a copy of Dan Child’s wildflower identification book “Into the Woods,” and our 25th-anniversary t-shirt featuring native wildflowers painted by local artist Zac Cody.
