Past Events

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  

MOVIE NIGHT DROP OFF Attention parents! Are you looking for a baby sitter so you can enjoy some time out? We know the solution! Celebrations Play Center is offering a movie night for your kiddos. Drop them off for a fun evening of jumping, popcorn and a movie! Friday, January 13 4:00pm - 7:00pm $15 - includes a jump pass for unlimited inflatable play & small bag of popcorn during the movie.

Saturday, January 14th 10am: Coffee with Cardinals - See which native birds are staying around for the winter at the Nature Center birding window while enjoying a hot cup of coffee. Anthony is here to help with bird identification and will give some tips for your bird feeders at home. 1 hour. Lakeview Act. Center 11am: Wood Burning for Beginners - Learn a little about trees in Indiana. Then spend some time burning a design into a tree cookie to…

WOOD BURNING WORKSHOP Spring Mill State Park offers activities all-year-round! Wood Burning for Beginners.  Learn a little about trees in Indiana.  Then spend some time burning a design into a tree cookie to take home. Recommended for Ages 10 and older. Limited Space. $2 per person. 30 minutes. Advanced registration not required but recommended to save your spot. Lake view Activity Center Contact Sheree Belt at 812-849-3534 or sbelt@dnr.in.gov Park Entry Fees May Apply

GEORGETTE JONES Tamala Georgette Jones was born to the only Hall of Fame husband and wife country artists, George Jones and Tammy Wynette. She’s been singing with one or both parents since the age of three. She recorded her first single with her Dad, “Daddy Come Home” when she was ten years old and performed it on an HBO special. Georgette also worked as a backup singer for her Mom. Georgette recorded a duet with Mark McGuinn that was included…

Saturday, January 21st 11am: CCC History Hike - Travel back in time to the 1930’s as Anthony leads you on this short hike to see some of the many contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps has made here at Spring Mill State Park! Meet Anthony at the light pole near the Pioneer Village parking lot. 1 mile partially rugged hike.” 1pm: Donaldson Cave Hike - Meet Sheree by the Sycamore Shelter to learn about Spring Mill’s eccentric Scotsman George Donaldson as…

WINTER HIKE Enjoy a guided winter hike on the Hoosier National Forest while learning some common trees by their bark. WHERE: Hardin Ridge Recreation Area - Amphitheater RSVP: By January 20 - (812)275-5987 ext. 4750

CLASSICS OF SOUTHERN INDIANA CAVE EXPLORATION Sometimes, the best way to learn is by taking the classroom to the great outdoors. Join us for this informative session about exploring the world beneath the surface. Led by: Carroll Ritter 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