February 2022
Park Outdoor Series: Back Yard Birds
BACK YARD BIRDS Meet Allison Gillet at the Bath House inside of Otis Park to learn more about the birds that live right in your own back yard! RSVP: Bedford Parks Department 812-275-5692
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Park Outdoor Series: Backpacking 101 and Local Trails
BACKPACKING 101 Meet Teena Ligman and Summer Duffee at the Bath House at Otis Park for the informative session about packing for hiking! Learn a little more about Lawrence County's local trails while you are there! RSVP: Bedford Parks Department 812-275-5692
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Bedford Park Outdoor Series
CLASSICS OF SOUTHERN INDIANA CAVE EXPLORATION Sometimes, the best way to learn is by taking the classroom to the great outdoors. Join us for this informative session about exploring the world beneath the surface. Led by: Carroll Ritter Location: Bath House at Otis Park RSVP by contacting Jordan Webb at 812-275-5692 Brought to you by: Purdue University, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford Parks Department, USDA, DNR
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Bedford Park Outdoor Series
WALKING WITH FRIENDS IN INTERESTING PLACES - VOLKSWALK Sometimes, the best way to learn is by taking the classroom to the great outdoors. Explore and learn more about some of Lawrence County's interesting places on this Volkswalk. Led by: Teena Ligman Location: Bath House at Otis Park RSVP by contacting Jordan Webb at 812-275-5692 Brought to you by: Purdue University, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford Parks Department, USDA, DNR
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Bedford Park Outdoor Series
SURVEYOR'S SNAPSHOT OF INDIANA FOREST IN THE EARLY 1800s Sometimes, the best way to learn is by taking the classroom to the great outdoors. Take this opportunity to learn more about the forest in the early 1800s. Led by: A.J. Ariens - Indiana DNR Forest Archaeologist Location: Bath House at Otis Park RSVP by contacting Jordan Webb at 812-275-5692 Brought to you by: Purdue University, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford Parks Department, USDA, DNR
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Bedford Park Outdoor Series
MAGNIFICENT TREES OF INDIANA Sometimes, the best way to learn is by taking the classroom to the great outdoors. During this informative session, you will learn more about the types of trees that can be found all over the State of Indiana. Led by: Carroll Ritter, author of Magnificent Trees of Indiana Location: Bath House at Otis Park RSVP by contacting Jordan Webb at 812-275-5692 Brought to you by: Purdue University, Hoosier National Forest, Bedford Parks Department, USDA, DNR
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Bikes & Biking 101
BEDFORD OUTDOOR SERIES Join us to find out about the different types of bicycles, how to do basic bike maintenance and what tools are good to have on hand. We'll also provide information on where you can ride in the Hoosier National Forest and throughout Southern Indiana. Tad Armstrong with the USDA Forest Service and a representative of the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association will lead you through this course. Location: Otis Park Bath House Time: 6:00 PM Please RSVP by…
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