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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

Camping

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

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WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Weekends at Spring Mill State Park are never boring! This beautiful park has so much to offer, with the historic Pioneer Village, 9+ miles of hiking, a beautiful lodge & a lake for fishing and kayaking with your friends.

Friday, May 28th

9pm:  Full Moon HikeMeet Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center for a relaxing moon lit hike around Spring Mill Lake and learn about May’s Full Flower Moon.  Partially rugged.  1 hour.

 

Saturday, May 29th

11am:  Snake Talk  Learn what it means to be a snake.  Meet two of our resident snakes.  Lakeview Activity Center.  30 minutes.

2pm:  Creek Stomp –Feel the cool spring water on your feet as you explore who calls this creek home.  Meet by Pioneer Village Concessions (Ordinary).  30 minutes.

3pm:  Stagecoach Trail Hike – Meet the naturalist by the Grist Mill in Pioneer Village to learn about this historic trail and its importance.  .5 miles. Moderately Rugged. 30 minutes.

 

Sunday, May 30th

11am:  Box Turtle Talk –  Learn about box turtles while meeting a live one.  Lakeview Activity Center.  20 minutes.

3pm:  Glade Hike – Meet the naturalist at Donaldson Cave Parking lot for a .5 mile, moderate hike to see and hear about this important area in our park.  30 minutes.

 

Monday, May 31st

11am:  Salamander Social – Join Naturalist Morgan to discover the cool Indiana salamanders including the endangered Snot Otter!  Create some slime to take home.  Lakeview Activity Center.  30 minutes.

1pm:  Hamer Cemetery Tour – Meet Naturalist Emilie at Hamer Cemetery to learn about the history of our village and explore the mystery of some unmarked graves.  30 minutes.

PARK ENTRY FEE MAY APPLY
$7 FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS
$9 FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812)849-3534

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