This year’s Explore Wabashiki event was a chance for Ouabache Land Conservancy to connect with neighbors, celebrate nature, and share our mission with the wider community.

Board President Alysa Morley and board members Bill Mitchell and Dan Bradley helped set up, tear down, and staff our booth—along with other dedicated volunteers. From answering questions about local conservation to sharing how people can get involved, we enjoyed meaningful conversations with visitors of all ages.

We also made sure our table wasn’t just informational—it was interactive. Guests tested their observation skills in our “guess how many” game with native Baptisia seeds and seed pods, and tried their hand at identifying local flora through our native plant photo quiz. Both activities were designed to spark curiosity, start conversations, and highlight the biodiversity we’re working to protect.

Events like Explore Wabashiki remind us that conservation isn’t only about protecting land—it’s also about helping people discover, understand, and appreciate the natural world right in their own backyard.