They will discuss the morphology and life cycle of ferns, lycopods, and horsetails, including all of the important features for identification! Join Alex Graeff, Ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service, for a hike around Kemp’s nature trails – including some time on the bog. The hike will be about 1 mile and includes some moderately strenuous terrain, though they will pause often for discussion as they encounter various target species. Expect to learn around 20 different ferns and fern allies. Bring your notebook, camera, hand-lens, and anything else that will enhance your learning experience. Though they will focus on the ferns and fern-allies, discussion of ecology of the north woods and additional plant identification is welcome and encouraged.