Donaldson Woods

Donaldson Woods

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

Donaldson Woods

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

Donaldson Woods

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

7:00 pm:  History of Indiana State Park Inns
Meet Tony at Spring Mill Inn’s back patio to hear all about our Inns, specifically about Spring Mill Inn’s history.

 

SATURDAY

11:00 am:  Opossum Party
Hang out (preferably by your tail) with Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center as we celebrate the only marsupial found in North America!

1:00 pm:  Rivers, Roads and Rails:
Mapping the Transportation History of Spring Mill and Lawrence County with old and new maps and photos.  Don’t miss this special presentation by David Nord Professor Emeritus.

3:00 pm:  Autumn Views Guided Hike
Meet Chris at the pool parking lot for a scenic walk of nature’s autumn splendor on our mountain bike trail. 2 miles. Moderate.

 

SUNDAY

1:00 pm: Modeling Mushrooms
Gilled, pored, or toothed, how will you model your mushroom? Join Sarah in the Lakeview Activity Center to create a mushroom model of your own and uncover the basics of mushroom identification! 45 minutes.

2:00 pm:  CCC History Hike
Meet Anthony at Weaver’s Cabin in the Pioneer Village for a 30 minute moderate hike Learn all about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps have made to Spring Mill State Park and see how their legacy lives on in the park to this day.

 

GATE FEE MAY APPLY
PLEASE CONTACT THE PARK OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION
(812) 849-3534

Limestone and its uses
Lawrence County Astronauts
Persimmons and Recipes
Scroll to Top