Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will host its annual Falltastic trail walk from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-9. Shown “just doing something with the family” at the 2022 Falltastic Trail Walk are mom April; Carson, 5; Mason, 11; dad Jason; and Ryan, 10. Photo from The Mail-Journal files.

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SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will host its annual Falltastic trail walk from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-9.

The WACF Educational Center is located on SR 13, 1 mile south of Syracuse.

This year join Dr. Nate Bosch, director at Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, and learn how to “read” the woods, from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Indiana’s natural woodlands are a defining feature of the state. Learning to identify trees is like learning to read. Those wishing to explore this adventure should meet in the pavilion.

The trails provide an opportunity to get away from the noise and hustle and bustle of everyday life. While walking the trails at your own pace, listen to the tranquility of the area and the sounds of nature while taking in the signs of fall. Who knows what woodland creatures you may encounter along the trails or what spectacular sites nature will provide.

Every year since 2015, WACF has hosted the trail walk on three trails, with 2 miles of the trails decorated for fall/Halloween. Each year more decorations are added. Along with the decorations, interesting facts about water quality and how animals prepare for winter can be found along the walks.

This is a family-oriented event and kids are welcome to come in costumes. Even the family dog is welcome to come and walk the trails with owners, as long as the furry pet is on a leash.

Refreshments will be offered at the Ruddell Pavilion for both humans and dogs.

Guests are asked to register at the pavilion (because numbers count), and enjoy the beauty of the fall season and the refreshments.