INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Have fun at Spring Mill State Park by participating in all of the fun programs that are put on by the Park Naturalists and volunteers!
This weekened:
SATURDAY
8:00 am: Early Bird Lake Hike
Join Tony on an early morning 1 mile hike around the lake. Take part in the sights and sounds of nature. Meet at the Inn front patio. Rugged. 1 hour.
10:00 am: Cave River Valley in the Fall
Have you been to the property we manage in Washington County? It’s full of history! Grab a water bottle and prepare to get your feet wet as we tour this beautiful spot in the fall. Meet Sarah in the Donaldson parking lot and carpool over for this beautiful hike. 2.5 hours, rugged.
11:00 am: Nature Preserve Guided Hike
Join Gail at Twin Caves’ parking lot for a 2 hour partially rugged hike. Learn about our nature preserves and much more.
SUNDAY
11:00 am: Leaf Press
The leaves are falling fast! Meet Sarah by the boat ramp and take a hike to marvel at the beautiful autumn leaves. Select a leaf to preserve and take home!
1:00 pm: Wild Edibles Hike
Join Gail on a hike around the lake to learn about the food in nature. Meet at the Lakeview Activity Center. 1 hour; rugged.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Have fun at Spring Mill State Park by participating in all of the fun programs that are put on by the Park Naturalists and volunteers!
This weekened:
SATURDAY
10:00 am: Trail 3 guided hike
Meet Chris at Twin Caves’ parking lot. Learn about George Donaldson, an interesting “Naturalist”, and view the beautiful landscape he helped to preserve. Partially rugged. 2 hours.
1:00 pm: Hooray for Hibernation!
If you snooze you lose so join Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center as we discuss the different animals preparing for a long winter’s nap in Spring Mill.
SUNDAY
9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Women’s Learing Circle – Invasive Species
Free workshop for women land owners to learn how invasive species impact your property, how to identify invasive species, and how to control them. Must pre-register by emailing Danielle at dwilliams@pheasantsforever.org.
9:30 am: Hamer Cemetery
Meet Chris at the Hamer Cemetery parking area to hear about the history and significance of this Pioneer Cemetery.
11:00 am: Learning Lichen
Learn to love Lichen with Sarah at the Lakeview Activity Center. On the surface, they might seem drab, but by digging deeper we can uncover their beauty!
1:30 pm: Tree ID Hike
Ever wonder what trees are here at Spring Mill? Meet Gail at Oak Ridge Shelter to hike trail 7 and learn about our state tree and more. 1.75 miles, easy hike. 30 minutes.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
Join us for a night of free food and great speakers. Do you know what plants you have on your property? Do you know what to do if you have invasive plants? Or are you a plant-lover that is eager to meet other like-minded folks?
Our call out meeting is for all folks interested in plants, wildlife, agriculture and outdoor recreation. Learn about how invasive plant species impact native plants and wildlife and what you can do about them today!
While this is a FREE event, we are providing food so an RSVP is strongly encouraged. We would hate to run out of food!
