Join us at Spring Mill State Park
11:00 AM Bat Senses
Are you batty for bats? We sure are! Meet Sarah to see how your senses compare to bats.
Meet on the Inn Front Patio
2:00 PM Busy, Busy, Beavers!
Beavers are nature’s construction crew. Join Aaron to learn about these fascinating builders and try to build your own dam.
Meet at Lakeview Activity Center
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
Please contact Spring Mill for more information (812)849-3534
Bring the kids to enjoy another fun weekend at Spring Mill State Park. School is just around the corner!
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
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
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
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:
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.
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
