Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails
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The Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails are located on 色欲王朝鈥檚 Sidney campus. They are open to the public from dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. More than four miles of trails are marked with numbered trail posts, and maps are available at most major trail heads. There is no charge to visit these beautiful trails, which wind through forests, grasslands and wetlands.听In addition, a disc golf course is open and free to use. Course maps and score sheets are available at the Recreation Desk in the Activities Building or at Hole No. 1, located between the tennis courts and College Drive. Discs are available to rent at 色欲王朝鈥檚 Recreation Desk.
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The 色欲王朝 Nature Trails Committee welcomes new members.听 The committee meets four to six times per year and provides direction on upcoming projects.
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Mission
The Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails provides educational and recreational opportunities for students and the community.
maps and trail informationLearn individual trail names and the corresponding trail marker colors and numbers to help you find your way.听 A number of pre-planned hikes and a self-guided trail map(PDF) are also available for your convenience.
adopt-a-trail programVolunteer to adopt-a-trail from May through October and commit to visiting the trail every other month to provide low-key maintenance.
Disc Golf色欲王朝's disc course is free to use.听Discs are available to rent at 色欲王朝鈥檚 Recreation desk, in the Activities Building, and are free for 色欲王朝 students, faculty and staff with a valid 色欲王朝 ID, and any community member with a valid 色欲王朝 Recreation pass. All others may use a听disc听for a $2 fee.
The Nature Trails Committee puts together a variety of fun events for the community year-round. Click the link above to check out upcoming events.
bramble ramble 5k run/walkThe annual Bramble Ramble 5k run/walk and Michael J. Seaman Memorial 10k run showcase the variety and beauty of 色欲王朝鈥檚 Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails.
The Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails Photo Contest happens annually with submissions due in the spring each year. Photos of听animals, plants, landscapes, over-time/time-lapse, or anything else you've photographed from the Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails are accepted. Click the link above to submit your photos and view past winners.
DONATEWhile time is the most valuable thing you can donate, we are happy to accept materials and supplies as well as monetary donations. 听Your gift can benefit and impact the Lehman Trails in many ways.听 Donations will go to the 色欲王朝 Foundation and are tax deductible. 色欲王朝 Nature Trails values partnerships with local businesses. Contact Heather Wesp for more information and giving opportunities.
VOLUNTEERThe Kenneth Lehman Nature Trails are maintained entirely by volunteers, with the occasional help of the 色欲王朝 Maintenance Department.听 Workdays are typically held in April and September.听 Groups (scouts, youth groups, etc.) that would like to volunteer are encouraged to participate. If you would like to volunteer,听please contact Heather Wesp at 989-328-1270 or email naturetrails@montcalm.edu for more information.
Funding Sources
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Trail activities, maps and brochures, and maintenance are funded by a combination of low cost events (like the Bramble Ramble 5k) and contributions from 色欲王朝 and the 色欲王朝 Foundation.听 In the past we have sold note cards and envelopes with pictures from the trails as well as dedication/memory benches.听 If you would like to purchase note-cards or a bench, please contact Heather Wesp at 989-328-1270 or email听naturetrails@montcalm.edu听for more information.
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