Department of Natural Resources

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.

Saturday, February 27^th

9am-4pm: Fish Printing (gyotaku) Workshop: Gyotaku is a traditional Japanese form of art that fisherman used over 100 years ago to keep a record of the fish that they caught. Reserve a time slot on the hour between 9am-4pm to come learn a little about the history behind this art while also finding out what is swimming in Spring Mill lake today. Make your own fish print using our paper or bring your own piece of cloth such as a pillow case, handkerchief, etc. (something that won’t get washed often) 40 minutes. Only one family/friend group or individual per time slot. Masks required. Call 812-849-3534 or email Sheree at sbelt@dnr.in.gov to reserve your time slot. $2 per person.

7pm: Full Moon Hike – Join Anthony for a 1 mile moonlit hike. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Partially rugged 45 minute hike. Register at sbelt@dnr.in.gov or 812-849-3534.

PARK ENTRY FEE MAY APPLY
$5 FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS
$7 FOR OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

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

Department of Natural Resources

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Saturday, May 22^nd

11am: Trail 3 Hike – Join our naturalist for a walk through three nature preserves with so many wonderful natural resources to talk about. Meet at Twin Caves Parking lot. Moderately Rugged. 1.5 hours.

3pm: Lime Kiln Hike – Join Naturalist Chris for a hike around the lake and a trip back in time while you hear about lime kilns, CCC and more. Lakeview Activity Center. Partially Rugged. 1 hour

Sunday, May 23^rd

1pm: Mitchell Karst Plain Nature Preserve – Spring Mill has 3 amazing nature preserves. Join us for a guided hike to learn about one of them. Meet at Oak Ridge Shelter to hike trail 7 with Tony. Easy hike.

35 minutes.

3pm: Hamer Cemetery Tour – Meet Naturalist Chris at Hamer Cemetery to learn about our Pioneer Cemetery. 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

Department of Natural Resources

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS

Saturday, May 15^th

KIDS TO PARK DAY!

11am: Snake Talk – Learn about Indiana’s snakes and meet two of our resident snakes. Lakeview Activity Center. 30 minutes.

1pm: Fish Prints on the Patio – Learn about what it means to be a fish and which ones live in our lake. Create a beautiful fish print using paint. Lakeview Activity Center back patio. 30 minutes

2pm: Creek Stomp – Dip your feet into the cold creek to help the naturalist find macroinvertebrates. Learn how they help determine water quality. Meet by Pioneer Village Concession Stand (Ordinary). 30 minutes.

3pm: Guided Scavenger Hunt – Help the naturalist find natural items while hiking a short distance by the lake. Lakeview Activity Center. Get a small prize for checking off all the items on the list. 30 minutes.

Sunday, May 16^th

1pm: Trail Camera Trek – Discover the wildlife that resides in Spring Mill State Park through pictures captured from our trail camera and see their habitats on this rugged hike on our Mountain Bike Trail. Meet Anthony at the Swimming Pool parking lot. Moderate Hike. 2 miles, 1.5 hours.

3pm: Trail 7 hike – Join the naturalist for a guided hike on one of our nature preserves. Meet by Tulip Poplar Shelter. 1.75 miles. Easy. 45 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