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Spring Mill State Park Weekend Programs
July 2, 2021 - July 4, 2021
WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Weekends at Spring Mill State Park are never boring! This beautiful park has so much to offer, with the historic Pioneer Village, 9+ miles of hiking, a beautiful lodge & a lake for fishing and kayaking with your friends.
Friday, July 2nd
10am: Nature Preserve Hike – Join Naturalist Emilie for a rugged hike on Trail 3. Hike three nature preserves and learn about our caves, old growth forest, and wildlife along the way. 1.5 hours. 2.5 Miles.
12pm: Saving the Snot Otter – Join Naturalist Morgan to discover the cool Indiana salamanders including the endangered Snot Otter! Create some slime to take home. Lakeview Activity Center. 25 minutes.
3pm: Creature Feature: Owls, our nocturnal friends. Meet Chris at the Lakeview Activity Center ampitheater to learn about these amazing birds. 30 minutes.
Saturday, July 3rd
10am: Snake Talk – Meet Naturalist Emilie at Spring Mill Inn front patio to learn about the snakes of Indiana while meeting our 2 resident snakes. 20 minutes.
11am: Creature Feature Part 2-Turtles and Owls – Join Chris at the Campground ampitheater to learn about 2 of Indiana’s animals. 45 minutes.
1pm: Outdoor Safety Activity – Meet Naturalist Emilie at the Lakeview Activity Center to make a unique bracelet and learn ways to stay safe while still enjoying the outdoors. 30 minutes.
2pm: Creek Stomp – Help Naturalist Morgan find some macroinvertebrates and dip your feet into Mill Creek. Meet by Pioneer Village Concessions (Ordinary). 30 minutes
Sunday, July 4th
10am: Mountain Bike Trail Hike – Meet Naturalist Morgan at the pool parking lot to go for a 2 mile hike on Mountain Bike Trail. Learn about some of our invasive plants and the history behind them. Moderate; 1.5 hours.
11am: Land of the Free, Home of the Bald Eagle – Meet Naturalist Emilie at the Lakeview Activity Center to learn about our national bird and create your own Bald Eagle out of popsicle sticks! 30 minutes.
1pm: Red, White, and Blue Campfire – Join Chris at the campground amphitheater to learn fire building techniques and to learn the differences between the colors you see in a fire. 30 minutes.
PARK ENTRY FEE MAY APPLY
$7 FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS
$9 FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
