Fun things to do with Kids

Fun things to do with Kids

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

Fun things to do with Kids

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

8:00 pm:  Full Hunter Moon Hike
Join Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center.  ~ 2 miles; 1 hour moderate hike.  Experience nature at night while learning about the full hunter moon.

 

SATURDAY

10:00 am:  Reptile Roundup
Have you met the resident reptile in the Lakeview Activity Center? They would love to meet you! Join Sarah at the Lakeview Activity Center’s Amphitheater to discuss some cold-blooded creatures.

11:00 am:  Mushroom Hunt Hike
Join Gail at Twin Caves’ parking lot for a 2.5 mile hike on trail 3 to spot and learn about the different fungus in our park. Partially rugged. 2 hours.

2:00 pm:  Hamer Cave Hike
Join Chris at the Village Gristmill to see and hear the fabulous history of this beautiful natural scene.  30 minutes, moderate hike.

 

SUNDAY

10:00 am:  Poisonous Plants Hike

Meet Sarah in the Oak Ridge Shelter Parking Lot for a 1-mile hike around trail 7. Discover when you should say YUCK! to certain plants in Indiana.

11:00 am:  Animals of Spring Mill State Park
Come visit the Lakeview Activity Center Program Room to view animal hides and displays of various species of animals that call this area “home”.

1:30 pm:  Tombstone Talk & Cemetery Tour Part 1
Learn the history of Pioneer Cemetery’s and their tombstones.  Meet Gail at the program room in the Lakeview Activity Center.

2:15 pm:  Tombstone Talk & Cemetery Tour Part 2
Meet Gail for a 30 minute tour at Hamer Cemetery.  You don’t have to do Part 1 to join us for Part 2.

 

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

Fun things to do with Kids

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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