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Join us for this special Mother's Day hike through Big Grove Preserve! Mark Madsen from the Iowa City Bird Club will talk about the many migratory birds passing through Iowa including a variety of warblers such as blackburian, black throated green, American redstart and chestnut-sided. There will also be scarlet tanagers along the way and several species of vireos and thrushes. Registration is required. Mark leads Warbler Walks for the Iowa City Bird Club that take place at 6:30 a.m. every weekday morning at Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City. Mark has also been a longtime supporter of Bur Oak and formerly served on the Bur Oak board. Things to know: Parking is not allowed on Starry Night Lane. Parking will be available at the Johnson County Conservation area northeast of the Big Grove entrance. Signs will be posted for parking. Trails are maintained but also include natural tripping hazards and may be muddy this time of year. The hiking route may also include hills that are steep. Please wear sturdy shoes on the hike and bring your own water. Contact info@buroaklandtrust.org or call 319-338-7030 with questions. Songs of Spring Hike is part of the Bur Oak Hiking Club. A full calendar of dates is online at buroaklandtrust.org/bur-oak-hiking-club-calendar.