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WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Bring the kids to enjoy another fun weekend at Spring Mill State Park. School is just around the corner!

 

FRIDAY

10:00 AM Monarch Madness
Who is eating all our milkweed!? Join Sarah to learn all about the amazing Monarch Butterfly
Meet at Lakeview Activity Center

1:00 PM Make a Tree Cookie Ornament
Certain types of cookies we can learn from! Learn about tree rings and how they help tell us about their own history. Then, create a special ornament to take home!
Meet at Lakeview Activity Center

7:00 PM Sunset Stroll
Take an easy stroll on Spring Mill’s paved loop and hear about the eccentric Scotsman, George Donaldson.  30 Minutes.
Meet at Donaldson Shelter Parking Lot

 

SATURDAY

10:00 AM Rubble Springs Hike
Come explore a hidden cave and all its beauty with Tony on this rugged, off trail hike. 45 minutes.
Meet at Lakeview Activity Center

1:00 PM Limestone Kiln Hike
Uncover the history of Spring Mill’s limestone kilns and take a hike to view two of them that are often surpassed by guests. Rugged Hike. 45 minutes

6:30 PM Perfect Pines
Spring Mill is celebrating Christmas in July at the Campground. Join Sheree and learn all about pines as you make a pine cone bird feeder. * PEANUT ALLERGY WARNING*
Meet at Campground Amphitheater

 

SUNDAY

11:00 AM Hamer Cemetery Tour
Take a stroll with Sheree through the Pioneer Cemetery to hear stories of the past.
Meet at Hamer Cemetery

 

GATE FEE MAY APPLY
Please contact Spring Mill for more information (812)849-3534

Caving

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

Caving

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

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