Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes throughout RidgeGate’s expansive bluffs trail system.
These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate, while offering a chance to get some fresh air and exercise. Hikes are free to the public.
Raptors of RidgeGate (Hawks, Kestrels, Owls, Seasonal Sightings)
Join us for a mid-morning walk through RidgeGate as we scan the skies and open spaces of Parker in search of birds of prey. We’ll chat about hawks, American kestrels, eagles, and other raptors that use this area, learning how to recognize them by their shapes, flight patterns, calls, and behaviors while we explore the trail together.
Meet at the parking lot on the south end of the baseball fields at Prairie Sky Park, on the north side of Crossington Way. We’ll walk the Willow Spring Trail, so expect a moderate to a briefly steep incline with little to no shade and a path that doesn’t accommodate strollers well. Come dressed for the weather with sturdy walking shoes, drinking water, sunblock, hat and insect repellent as desired.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES. REGISTER HERE.
