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SURVEYOR'S SNAPSHOT OF INDIANA FOREST IN THE EARLY 1800s Sometimes, the best way to learn is by taking the classroom to the great outdoors. Take this opportunity to learn more about the forest in the early 1800s. Led by: A.J. Ariens - Indiana DNR Forest Archaeologist Location: Bath House at Otis Park RSVP by contacting Jordan Webb at 812-275-5692 Brought to you by: Purdue University, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford Parks Department, USDA, DNR

NATIONAL WALK WEEK National Walk Week is a great opportunity to get out of the house, enjoy the fresh spring air and meet new people! It's also a great time to complete the 10 Mile Trail Challenge to hike every trail at Spring Mill State Park! The Friends of Spring Mill State Park, Spring Mill State Parkand the Bedford Hiking Club have put together a full and FUN week of hiking in Lawrence County! By joining us you could be…

PERSIMMON TREE GIVEAWAY We love persimmons here in Lawrence County! From persimmon pudding to the Persimmon Festival - we just can't get enough of them! The Mitchell Library would like to share this love with the community by offering FREE persimmon trees to the public. By doing this, we can rest assured that there will be plenty of persimmons for future generations and that Mitchell stays at the top of the persimmon game for years to come. *while supplies last*

BACKROADS VENDOR MARKET Stop by the Lawrence County Fairgrounds to shop at the Backroads Vendor Market. This market has grown each year and is a fun event that we always look forward to! There will be fantastic vendors, great music and amazing food! We also heard that the Easter Bunny will be there! April 7 | 4 PM - 8 PM April 8 | 9 AM - 3 PM Admission $3

WILDFLOWER HIKE Join the White River Forestry Committee’s annual wildflower hike on April 8, 2023 as we explore the abundance of spring ephemerals at Purdue University’s Feldun Agricultural Center, west of Bedford. Of the property’s 880 acres of land, 234 acres are in mature or managed forest. Trails throughout the property provide access to diverse features including varying soil types, drainage features, and intriguing karst terrain.  Hikes will be led by Carroll Ritter and Janet Eger. Participants are encouraged to…

BACKROADS VENDOR MARKET Stop by the Lawrence County Fairgrounds to shop at the Backroads Vendor Market. This market has grown each year and is a fun event that we always look forward to! There will be fantastic vendors, great music and amazing food! We also heard that the Easter Bunny will be there! April 7 | 4 PM - 8 PM April 8 | 9 AM - 3 PM Admission $3

THE RIGBYS The Rigbys Beatles Tribute Band will be performing live at the Mitchell Opera House on April 8th at 7:00 p.m.! The Rigbys have become one of the premier Beatles celebration bands in the Midwest, formed by talented veteran musicians, out of their personal love for and influence by the Beatles. The band members have carefully honed their craft, delivering stunningly accurate recreations of this music. You won’t believe your ears! The show is delivered with an energetic, entertaining,…

WILDFLOWER WEEKEND There are so many fun activities going on this weekend at Spring Mill State Park. Join us for events that teach you about native wildflowers and blooming flora all while enjoying the beauty of the park. Follow the link to see the schedule on the Spring Mill State Park Facebook Page: CLICK HERE