Making your Hotel Reservations

You will be making room reservations on your own. Everyone including students should call the Holiday Inn directly at 219-879-0311. Identify yourself as attending the Michigan Botanical Club’s Spring Foray (Code is “MBC”) to be eligible for the special rate of $79 per room (single or double) per night, plus tax. Cots are available for $8 per night. If you wish to share a room to further reduce costs, make your roommate plans first and provide the hotel with the names of those sharing the room with you. The SWC registrar will maintain a list of people who wish to share a room with someone. Call Lynn at 269-646-3043 for contacting a roommate. Based on prior experiences, the SWC suggests that MBC chapters consider giving the scholarship money to the graduate student (early enough) to make their own reservations, meal and transportation plans. This avoids much confusion. The Holiday Inn’s deadline for room reservations is April 26, 2006.

The Holiday Inn is located on US 421 (5820 Franklin St.) , just North off I-94 at exit 34. Coming from all directions most will be using I-94. The Holiday Inn is a full service facility providing a guest laundry, recreation center, exercise facility, sauna, whirlpool, cable and high-speed internet access. Located within the hotel is Damon’s Grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. On-site registration will be in the lobby just outside the ballroom on the first floor. This is also the location for our evening programs and meals for the weekend.

Your registration form and payment should be mailed to:

Lynn Steil
12085 Dutch Settlement Rd.
Marcellus, MI 49067
If you have questions call Lynn at 269-646-3043 or e-mail lsteil@dowagiacschools.org.

Questions regarding field trips or schedules should be directed to Laura Strehlow at 269-628-5339 or e-mail: laura.strehlow@wmich.edu or Becky Csia at 269-353-3522 or e-mail: beckycsia@chartermi.net.

What to Bring

We will be visiting a variety of habitats. Be prepared for marshes, forests and dunes. Bring boots, insect repellent, sun screen, rain jackets, cameras and binoculars, hand lens, hat, umbrella, etc.

Campgrounds

Michigan City Campground

40 shady scenic, quiet acres. Propane, Firewood, Clean Restrooms & Free Hot Showers, Electric & Water Hookups, Dump Station - Sewer Sites, Store - Laundromat - Ice, Heated Pool.
1601 N. U.S. 421
Michigan City, IN 46360
219-872-7600
info@michigancitycampground.com
www.michigancitycampground.com

Swim pool, clubs welcome, Open from Feb. 1 through Dec 20, 131 sites
From jct. I-94 (exit 34A) and US 421: Go 1 1/2 mi S on US 421. From jct. I-80/90/Indiana Turnpike (exit 39) and US 421: Go 2 1/2 mi N on US 421.
Michigan City, Indiana 800-813-2267

Indiana Dunes State Park

Swimming in lake, hiking, bird watching, climbing sand dunes, open all year, 308 sites.
Chesterton, Indiana
219-926-1952
www.indiana.reserveworld.com

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Dunewood Campground)

Swimming in lake, open all year, 79 campsites: 54 conventional drive-in sites and 25 walk-in sites
US 12 at Kemil Road
219-926-7561

Sand Creek Campground

swim pool, clubs welcome, open from Apr 15 through Oct 15, 146 sites,
Campground with mostly level open grassy sites in a rural area.
From jct I-94 (exit 26A) and Hwy 49: Go 2 1/2 mi S on Hwy. 49, then 2 1/4 mi E on CR. 1050N, then 1/2 mi S on CR. 350E. From jct. I-80/90 Indiana Tpk (exit 31) and Hwy. 49: Go 1/2 mi N on Hwy. 49, then 2 1/4 mi E on CR. 1050N, then 1/2 mi S on CR. 350E. E. Chesterton, Indiana 219-926-7482

For a listing of more campgrounds, restaurants, etc. go to http;/michigancity.areaconnect.com

Transportation

For those who might be interested in taking the train to Michigan City…….

Amtrak

The Wolverine line runs between Pontiac and Chicago, arriving and departing in Michigan City at 3:03 PM from Pontiac to Chicago and 2:19 PM from Chicago to Pontiac (Central Time). Please check with Amtrak for fare and reservation information.

According to Holiday Inn staff it is about 5 miles to the Holiday Inn from the Amtrak station and cabs are available for about $10. 1-800-USA-RAIL or Amtrak.com.

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