Spring Colors Hike @Fernwood then Eats/Drinks at River St. Joe Brewery

**Spring Colors Hike @ Fernwood Botanical Garden** **then Eats/Drinks at River St. Joe Brewery**

We will hike about 2 miles or so at Fernwood then head to River St. Joe of a bite and/or drinks (Optional).

***We have a pass for 10 people to get into Fernwood for free.***

**About Fernwood Botanical Garden:**

A favorite of all who love nature—flora and fauna, Fernwood Botanical Garden is situated on the St. Joseph River in Niles, Michigan, near Buchanan in picturesque Berrien County. Fernwood is only minutes from South Bend, Indiana, and Southwestern Michigan’s famous wine country and shore communities. Fernwood comprises 105 acres and protects at least 10 ecosystems and is a birder’s paradise. Visitors may enjoy natural areas with miles of walking and hiking trails, a reconstructed prairie, an arboretum, and cultivated public gardens that include an herb garden, Japanese garden, perennial border, rain garden, railway garden, nature adventure garden, hardy fern collection, and other special collections and gardens.

Fernwood Website: [https://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/](https://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/)

**About River St. Joe Brewery:**

On a beautiful and rolling organic farm in Buchanan, Michigan, in the heart of Southwest Michigan, “River Saint Joe” is a unique grain-to-glass brewery; farm-to-table restaurant; and event, community, and learning venue, open for beer & food.

River St. Joe Brewery Website: [https://www.riversaintjoe.com/](https://www.riversaintjoe.com/)

I hope you can make it.

Kevin