INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
We are so happy that Spring Mill State Park has so much to offer. Check out all of the fun things they have planned for us this weekend!
FRIDAY
10:00 PM Spider Eyes
How is your vision at night? Certain spider eyes are made for the night! Grab a flashlight and join Sarah for a short hike to spot spiders.
Grissom Memorial Parking lot
SATURDAY
11:00 AM Creek Stomp
Feel the cool spring water on your feet as you explore the bugs who call this creek home! Meet Sarah to get wet and have fun!
Village Ordinary
1:00 PM Karst Country Hike
Meet our newest naturalist, Gail, for a hike on trail 6. Short, easy hike.
Easy | .25 Mile
Grissom Memorial Parking Lot
9:00 PM Full Harvest Moon Hike
Meet Anthony and Chris for an approximately 1 hour 30 minute hike along Trail 3. Enjoy the sights and sounds of night-time at the Park.
Rugged | 2.5 Mile
Spring Mill Inn Front Patio
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Hike Trail 3
Join Sarah on a guided hike through trail 3. We will see sites special to Spring Mill from Bronson Cave to Donaldson Woods and everything in between! Bring a water bottle!
Rugged | 2.5 Mile
Meet at Twin Caves Parking Lot
2:00 PM Beautiful Box Turtles
Join us to view a live Box Turtle and learn about their interesting lives.
Lakeview Activity Center
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE AT (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
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:
FRIDAY
8:00 pm: Full Hunter Moon Hike
Join Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center. ~ 2 miles; 1 hour moderate hike. Experience nature at night while learning about the full hunter moon.
SATURDAY
10:00 am: Reptile Roundup
Have you met the resident reptile in the Lakeview Activity Center? They would love to meet you! Join Sarah at the Lakeview Activity Center’s Amphitheater to discuss some cold-blooded creatures.
11:00 am: Mushroom Hunt Hike
Join Gail at Twin Caves’ parking lot for a 2.5 mile hike on trail 3 to spot and learn about the different fungus in our park. Partially rugged. 2 hours.
2:00 pm: Hamer Cave Hike
Join Chris at the Village Gristmill to see and hear the fabulous history of this beautiful natural scene. 30 minutes, moderate hike.
SUNDAY
10:00 am: Poisonous Plants Hike
Meet Sarah in the Oak Ridge Shelter Parking Lot for a 1-mile hike around trail 7. Discover when you should say YUCK! to certain plants in Indiana.
11:00 am: Animals of Spring Mill State Park
Come visit the Lakeview Activity Center Program Room to view animal hides and displays of various species of animals that call this area “home”.
1:30 pm: Tombstone Talk & Cemetery Tour Part 1
Learn the history of Pioneer Cemetery’s and their tombstones. Meet Gail at the program room in the Lakeview Activity Center.
2:15 pm: Tombstone Talk & Cemetery Tour Part 2
Meet Gail for a 30 minute tour at Hamer Cemetery. You don’t have to do Part 1 to join us for Part 2.
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534
