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
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
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.
Friday, May 28th
9pm: Full Moon Hike – Meet Anthony at the Lakeview Activity Center for a relaxing moon lit hike around Spring Mill Lake and learn about May’s Full Flower Moon. Partially rugged. 1 hour.
Saturday, May 29th
11am: Snake Talk – Learn what it means to be a snake. Meet two of our resident snakes. Lakeview Activity Center. 30 minutes.
2pm: Creek Stomp –Feel the cool spring water on your feet as you explore who calls this creek home. Meet by Pioneer Village Concessions (Ordinary). 30 minutes.
3pm: Stagecoach Trail Hike – Meet the naturalist by the Grist Mill in Pioneer Village to learn about this historic trail and its importance. .5 miles. Moderately Rugged. 30 minutes.
Sunday, May 30th
11am: Box Turtle Talk – Learn about box turtles while meeting a live one. Lakeview Activity Center. 20 minutes.
3pm: Glade Hike – Meet the naturalist at Donaldson Cave Parking lot for a .5 mile, moderate hike to see and hear about this important area in our park. 30 minutes.
Monday, May 31st
11am: Salamander Social – Join Naturalist Morgan to discover the cool Indiana salamanders including the endangered Snot Otter! Create some slime to take home. Lakeview Activity Center. 30 minutes.
1pm: Hamer Cemetery Tour – Meet Naturalist Emilie at Hamer Cemetery to learn about the history of our village and explore the mystery of some unmarked graves. 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
