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Bottle Gentian populations are directly tied to wetlands, and as a
result of
wetland destruction, are declining across their range.
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Bottle Gentian
Search at DCP
The Darke County Park District invites the public to join them in a
search for bottle gentian plants which grow in the back prairie at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Autumn offers some of the best hiking in
Darke County. The bugs are nearly gone, humidity is a memory, the
landscape is awash with fantastic colors, and crunch of leaves
underfoot pleases the soul every step of the way. On Saturday, October
3rd at 2pm the Park District welcomes everyone to search for these
intriguing blue flowers which grow about two feet tall and have blooms
that resemble bottles. The bottle gentian blooms in late summer and
early fall and even in maturity, the blooms resemble large purple or
blue buds. The hike may lead off trail, so remember to dress for the
weather and wear long pants and hiking shoes. For more information on
bottle gentians, the hike, or any of the other programs offered by the
Darke County Park District, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or
visit the Park District website at www.darkecountyparks.org.
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