Lilly Center announces new summer event

The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams is offering a unique and educational experience from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Bock Nature Preserve, 815 E. Rural St., Akron.

Gavin King, the stewardship assistant of ACRES Land Trust, will lead a Summer Wildflower ID Hike. Join him to learn about different wildflower species and how to identify them on a beautiful hike.

The Lilly Center hosts other summer community events.

“Critter Encounter: Mystery Critter” will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, at the Lilly Center, 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake. Interact with a to-be-announced critter through a themed critter tale, critter creation, and critter activity. RSVP required. It is free, with snacks provided.

“Aquatic Plant ID Expedition” will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Spend an evening outside at the Tri-Lakes with Matthew Linn, a DNR biologist, and learn about the diverse aquatic plants in the lakes. RSVP required. For more information and to register for events, visit lakes. grace.edu/events.