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Smokey Bear Celebration @ Spring Mill

July 19, 2019 - July 21, 2019

SPRING MILL INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Join us for another fun weekend at Spring Mill State Park

FRIDAY

4:00 PM SMOKEY BEAR CELEBRATION Smokey Bear is turning 75 years old this year! Wish him a Happy Birthday and learn about his fire prevention message at Spring Mill State Park.
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center

10:00 PM Nighttime Eyeshine Who’s that watching in the woods? Join Sarah to spot some different animal eyeshine on this easy night hike.
Meet at the Gus Grissom Memorial

SATURDAY

8:00 AM VIRGIL I “GUS” GRISSOM DAY Gus Grissom was the second American in space and was born right here in Mitchell, Indiana. Celebrate this American hero and Hoosier icon with us at the Gus Grissom Memorial.

2:00 PM LET’S GO FLY A ROCKET Learn about aerodynamics and build your own water powered rocket. How high will yours fly?
Meet at the Gus Grissom Memorial

SUNDAY

9:00 AM INTRODUCTION TO CAVE RIVER VALLEY  Have you been to the property that Spring Mill manages in Washington County? It’s full of history! Prepare to get your feet wet as we hike down to the valley! Bring your water bottle and carpool over for this beautiful hike.
Meet at Donaldson Parking Lot

2:00 PM CHRISTMAS IN JULY STORY AND CRAFT Listen to a special Christmas Story and make a craft from things found in nature! 45 minutes.
Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center

*Gate Fee May Apply*
For more information please call the Park Office at (812)849-3534.

Venue

IN United States + Google Map
Limestone and its uses
Lawrence County Astronauts
Persimmons and Recipes
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