May 2026 Ozark Exploration: Wandering Through Wildflowers

May Theme: Wandering Through Wildflowers

🌼🌿Wandering through Wildflowers – A Colorful Journey! 

🌧️April showers bring not just growth but a spectacular display of wildflowers too! 🌼

Join us for a delightful spring adventure as we wander through vibrant meadows and discover the beauty of blooming flora.

What’s in Store?

🌸 Stroll through diverse habitats and uncover a variety of wildflower species in their natural settings

🌼 Learn about the importance of pollinators and how they contribute to the ecosystem

🌈 Identify colorful blooms and their fascinating adaptations for survival!

🥾 Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour guided walk covering about 1 mile of trails—perfect for all ages and skill levels!

Whether you're a flower enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy the beauty of nature, this family-friendly walk will immerse you in the enchanting world of wildflowers! 🌿🌼✨

Schedule

8:45am-8:55am - Check-in

8:55am - Orientation with ONSC staff

9am-11am - Hike

Important Information

🚗Parking: Parking is available on site in our main parking lot.

🥾Please bring water bottle, long pants, close-toed shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Ticket Information

• Ticket prices are by donation.

  • Suggested donation is $10/adult, $5/child 17 and under

• Registration is required to help with staffing needs.

• If you register and then are unable to attend, please let ONSC know at info@onsc.us so that we can adjust staffing needs.

  
  

  All proceeds go to support research, community science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.

  
  

Ticket Refund Policy

• Refunds up to 1 week before the event: Tickets are refundable minus any applicable fees (processing, administrative, etc.) until 7 days before the event.

• Refunds within 1 week of the event: For refund requests made less than 7 days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be given.

• No refunds within 24 hours of the event: Refund requests made within 24 hours of the event are not permitted, except in exceptional circumstances and only with approval from ONSC administration.

*Please note that all refund requests must be submitted in writing to jill.bowman@onsc.us. Refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days

Other 2026 ONSC Exploration Hikes

• April 2026 Ozark Exploration: Mushroom Meanderings

• May 2026 Ozark Exploration: Wildflower Wanderings

• June 2026 Ozark Exploration: Birding Around the Bends

• September 2026 Ozark Exploration: Fall Foraging & Settler History

• October 2026 Ozark Exploration: Fall Foliage at Wishing Rock

• November 2026 Ozark Exploration: Native American History

• December 2026 Ozark Exploration: Winter Wonders

About Ozark Natural Science Center 

ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include  hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.

Questions? Please email Programs and Communications Manager, Jill Bowman at jill.bowman@onsc.us.