Here are pictures from the Bluebell Hike April 28 at Oakridge Forest Preserve.sbluebell-tramps.jpg

Trekking through the ‘bells.

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Making friends with a painted turtle . . . .

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A tiny chorus Frog

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See how tiny!

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Young snake handlers (northern brown snake).
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Northern brown snake on the move.

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Hikers take a break.

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Strange orange fungus on a grape vine.

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Hiking out.

Thanks to Kent Mallquist, Suzanne Falconer and Randy Trank for the photos.