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The 56th anniversary of the Apollo One disaster and the death of Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, Roger Chaffee and Ed White will be Friday, Jan. 27. Gather at the Grissom Boyhood Home at 6:00 pm. A short program will commence at 6:15 pm, leading up to the time of the disaster. A moment of silence will close the program.

WEEKEND PROGRAMS Spring Mill State Park offers fun activities all-year-round for individuals of all ages! Hiking, biking and enjoying the historic Pioneer Village and the beautiful nature of the park is always available, but here are a few extra things that you may want to check out this weekend: Saturday, February 4th 1pm: Winter Seed Sowing: Prepare your seeds this winter for spring. Learn how to care for your seeds during this dormant season. Make your own mini greenhouses. $2…

ANOTHER ROUND Indiana University’s Another Round will perform live on February 4th at 7:00 p.m.! Another Round is Indiana University’s premier all-male a cappella group. Established in 1996, Another Round has entertained audiences in Bloomington and beyond for over two decades. By pairing their rich harmonies with their signature senses of humor, Another Round puts their audiences in the middle of a truly unique entertainment experience. Their chemistry and showmanship leave you with a feeling of hometown charm unique to…

COOKIES & CANVAS Spring Mill State Park offers activities all-year-round! Join the naturalist at the Nature Center for a fun and relaxing evening of painting while enjoying desserts, fruit and more at our chocolate bar. Water, tea, and coffee available. Advanced registration required $30 per person. Limited to 30 people. Ages 13 and older. Contact Sheree Belt at 812-849-3534 or sbelt@dnr.in.gov Park Entry Fees May Apply view Activity Center

WEEKEND PROGRAMS Spring Mill State Park offers fun activities all-year-round for individuals of all ages! Hiking, biking and enjoying the historic Pioneer Village and the beautiful nature of the park is always available, but here are a few extra things that you may want to check out this weekend: Saturday, February 11th 10am: Coffee with Cardinals – Join Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center to see what comes and goes from our backyard birding habitat. 1 hour 1pm: Mitchell Karst Plain…

THE MUSIC OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL Swearingen & Kelli recreate the music, memories and magic of the most famous folk-rock duo of our time, Simon & Garfunkel. AJ Swearingen has been performing this music for twenty years with mastery of Paul Simon’s intricate guitar playing. His deep baritone blends perfectly with Kelli’s angelic vocals delivering a true tribute to the sound of the 1960’s Greenwich Village, NY coffeehouse performances. The duo is on a mission to share this iconic music…

WINTER TREE ID WORKSHOP Spring Mill State Park offers activities all-year-round! Foresters, hosted by the White River Forestry Committee ,will discuss common trees in southern IN with photos, twigs, acorns or nuts for each. They will help you identify trees in winter without the benefit of leaves using form, twigs, bark and branching character.  A second outdoor session will be held 9AM -12 on Saturday, Feb. 18th when everything learned is pulled together as those attending are able to identify trees…

CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT Reenactors, dressed in confederate and union clothing, flood the Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park to demonstrate a battle in the Civil War. Visitors will be able to hear the gun fire, smell the cannon smoke and get a small glimpse of what life was like in the Civil War days. Abraham Lincoln speaks at 12:45pm Pioneer Village opens at 11:00am Battle begins at 2:00pm Park Entry Fees May Apply More info to come*