Two teachers share their enthusiasm for identifying, photographing, and keeping inventories of local wildflowers. John Smith is professor emeritus of education at Goshen College, and Joann Smith is retired from teaching French at West Noble High School. They will lead a study of local wildflowers and natural areas such as county parks and nature preserves. They will use both powerpoint photos and modest hikes, and participants are invited to share their own interests.

Classes will include both classroom information and slow-paced hikes to nearby areas. Carpools will allow all to participate. The final class features a trip to the slightly more distant Bendix Woods. The longest hikes will be about 1= hours of slow walking over easy terrain; abbreviated versions will be arranged for any who wish. Please reserve Thursdays of both weeks as "raindates."

Classes are April 23, 25, 30 and May 2; 1:30-4:30 pm first three days; 11:00 am May 2 for field trip. There is a $40 course fee.

Rieth Interpretive Center is located at 412 Plymouth Ave, Goshen, across from Shanklin Park. Sponsorship of the classroom facility by the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department is gratefully acknowledged.