Tuesday July 7th

The karst valley in which Wyandotte Cave is located has the richest obligate subterranean fauna in Indiana, with over 30 species of animals recorded. During the field trip we will discuss the work of biologists in the cave, starting with Cope’s 1871 visit, then Blatchley, in 1896 and Bolivar and Jeannel in 1928. Today, Wyandotte Cave is the focus of important conservation management of bats, particularly the endangered Indiana bat. An approximately 2-3 hour cave trip along tourist trails with electric lights will be conducted, no equipment needed (helmets and lights are optional). Upon exiting, other biologically significant caves and other sites will be discussed.

Hosted by: Julian J. Lewis and Wyatt Williams

*Transportation and food will not be provided for this field trip; registrants will meet at the Wyandotte Parking lot at 9am.
(There are food options in nearby Corydon and Leavenworth)