April 25: Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve Guided Group Hike

Come explore the beauty of Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, a place nationally known for its spectacular display of native wildflowers, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

This 2.3-mile out-and-back hike will be led by Millersville University professor, avid hiker, and longtime Lancaster Conservancy volunteer Hope Odenwalt, who has spent the past six years helping connect people with nature and protect the region’s unique natural spaces. Expect an easy pace, with plenty of time to slow down, look closely, and fully appreciate this vibrant landscape during a 2- to 2.5-hour adventure.

Drawing from her background in mental health, Hope brings a thoughtful perspective on how time in nature can support personal well-being and deepen our sense of connection to the land, to one another, and to ourselves. Through guided hikes like this one, she encourages participants to see the trail as more than just a path through the woods,…