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May 19: Youth Fishing Day in South Bend
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May 3: Open house at Covered Bridge State Forest, Parke County
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April 28: McCormicks Creek SP 5K run/walk
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April 27-29: Brown County SP Wildflower Foray
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April 21: Ball State Wildlife Society offers free lessons in wildlife identification
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Indiana forestry featured on PBS special April 26
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April 28-29: Mansfield Mushroom Festival
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April 28: Kayaking class, Patoka Lake
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April 21: Hellbender Hustle 5K at O’Bannon Woods
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April 21: Family Learn to Fish – Indianapolis
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April 21-22: Owen County Wildflower Weekend, McCormicks Creek SP
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April 21: Long Fish 5K Dash at Shakamak SP
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April 17: DNR wildflower expert on Facebook
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April 14: Native plant sale at Indiana Dunes SP
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April 14: Wildflower Day, Turkey Run SP
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April 14: Birds of prey at Charlestown SP
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April 9: Wildflowers at Sunset, Monroe Lake
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April 7: Egg hunt at Potato Creek SP
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March 30-April 1: Evansville Gun & Knife Show
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Mishawaka Walleye show this weekend
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March 29: “Green and Growing” at Ouabache SP, March 29
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May 20-22: Road rally at Canyon Inn
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March 3: WWII reinactment at Fort Harrison SP
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March 10: Raptor program at Falls of Ohio SP
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March 2-4: Lunkers Outdoor Extravaganza
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March 3: Indiana Maple Syrup Fest in Medora
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March 29: Project WILD Educator’s workshop, Elkhart County
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March 22: DNR Resource task force to meet
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15th annual Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo kicks off 2012 Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show
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Feb 17-26: Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show
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Feb 18: Falls of the Ohio State Park Cabin Fever Festival
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April 27: Friends of Shakamak to Long Fish Dash
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May 5-6: Hoosier Homestead gathering at Salamonie Lake
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Feb 21 & 23: Festival Bird Planning Workshop
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March 3: Music Jam at Patoka Lake
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Feb 18: Bluebird nesting box workshop at Clifty Inn
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Feb 18: River Ridge Longbeards NWTF chapter, Sellersburg IN, Hunting Heritage banquet
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Feb 13 & 16: Owl Prowl at Paynetown SRA
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Feb 4: Geocache challenge at Lake Monroe
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Feb 18-19: Eagle Watch
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May 19: Youth Fishing Day in South Bend
Posted on May 12, 2012 | No CommentsA free youth fishing day in South Bend on May 19 will offer plenty activities for both children and adults. The all-day event at Pinhook Park is a partnership between... -
May 3: Open house at Covered Bridge State Forest, Parke County
Posted on April 27, 2012 | No CommentsThe DNR Division of Forestry will host an open house at Covered Bridge State Forest and its equestrian facilities, located north of Annapolis, on May 3, from 3-6 p.m. Appointments... -
April 28: McCormicks Creek SP 5K run/walk
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April 27-29: Brown County SP Wildflower Foray
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April 21: Ball State Wildlife Society offers free lessons in wildlife identification
Posted on April 21, 2012 | No CommentsMUNCIE — The Ball State University student chapter of the Wildlife Society will offer the public free lessons in wildlife identification and trapping techniques during “EcoBlitz!” on Saturday at the... -
Indiana forestry featured on PBS special April 26
Posted on April 20, 2012 | 1 CommentTune in to public television station WFYI on Thursday, April 26, at 8 p.m., for an hour-long special episode of “Indiana Expeditions: Forests At Work.” The show will examine the social,... -
April 28-29: Mansfield Mushroom Festival
Posted on April 17, 2012 | No CommentsThe Historic Mansfield Roller Mill will participate in Mansfield’s Mushroom Festival on April 28 and 29. The mill will be open both days of the festival from 9 a.m. to... -
April 28: Kayaking class, Patoka Lake
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsThe Patoka Lake interpretive naturalist will lead a kayaking class for beginners on Saturday, April 28. The lesson begins at 2 p.m. at the beach in Newton Stewart State Recreation... -
April 21: Hellbender Hustle 5K at O’Bannon Woods
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April 21: Family Learn to Fish – Indianapolis
Posted on April 15, 2012 | No CommentsWhere: Natural Resources Education Center at Fort Harrison State Park What: Family Learn to Fish workshops are free 3-hour workshops for families on the 3rd Saturday on most months. Families will meet first at... -
April 21-22: Owen County Wildflower Weekend, McCormicks Creek SP
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April 21: Long Fish 5K Dash at Shakamak SP
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April 17: DNR wildflower expert on Facebook
Posted on April 13, 2012 | No CommentsINDIANAPOLIS, IN – Nature enthusiasts can “talk” and ask questions about wildflowers online with DNR heritage ecologist Roger L. Hedge on April 17, from 11 a.m. – noon (EST), on... -
April 14: Native plant sale at Indiana Dunes SP
Posted on April 8, 2012 | No CommentsThe Friends of Indiana Dunes group is hosting its 16th annual native plant sale at Indiana Dunes State Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CDT) on Saturday, April 14,... -
April 14: Wildflower Day, Turkey Run SP
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April 14: Birds of prey at Charlestown SP
Posted on April 5, 2012 | No CommentsAdults and children can discover the wonders of birds of prey at Raptor Day, April 14, at Charlestown State Park. Raptor Day runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with... -
April 9: Wildflowers at Sunset, Monroe Lake
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April 7: Egg hunt at Potato Creek SP
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No CommentsThe public is invited to join the Friends of Potato Creek group on April 7 for an Easter egg hunt. The hunt will be at the beach area in Potato... -
March 30-April 1: Evansville Gun & Knife Show
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Mishawaka Walleye show this weekend
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Michiana Walleye Association will host its annual “Sportsman’s Outdoor Show” this weekend at the club grounds at 13040 Day Road in Mishawaka. Several vendors offering boats, trucks, tackle, charter... -
March 29: “Green and Growing” at Ouabache SP, March 29
Posted on March 14, 2012 | No CommentsChildren ages 6 to 12 are invited to Ouabache State Park on March 29 for a Green and Growing Nature Day. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.... -
May 20-22: Road rally at Canyon Inn
Posted on March 10, 2012 | No CommentsHop in your car, and your navigator will direct you on our secret route to sites to explore in southern Indiana. Teams will be challenged along the way by questions... -
March 3: WWII reinactment at Fort Harrison SP
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Indiana Department of Natural Resources: The Museum of 20th Century Warfare and Fort Harrison State Park will host an Eastern Front re-enactment at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3.... -
March 10: Raptor program at Falls of Ohio SP
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Indiana Department of Natural Resources: The event features a breakfast by Chardeau’s Classic Catering and a live raptor presentation by Leslie Grow, interpretive naturalist and bird specialist from... -
March 2-4: Lunkers Outdoor Extravaganza
Posted on February 27, 2012 | No CommentsNorthern Indiana fisherman shouldn’t miss the 21st annual Outdoor Extravaganza held at the Lunkers outdoor store in Edwardsburg, Michigan. TALK TO FISHING COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES, CHARTER CAPTAINS AND FISHING LODGES SALES... -
March 3: Indiana Maple Syrup Fest in Medora
Posted on February 23, 2012 | No CommentsMEDORA, IND. – When Indiana’s top ag man taps the ceremonial sugar maple on Sat., March 3 at noon on Burton’s Maplewood Farm, he’ll christen the fourth annual National Maple... -
March 29: Project WILD Educator’s workshop, Elkhart County
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe subject of native Indiana land animals will be the topic of a Project WILD workshop for educators March 29 in Elkhart County. Project WILD is an international environmental education... -
March 22: DNR Resource task force to meet
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Sustainable Natural Resources Task Force is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Conference Room 4 at the Indiana Government Center South, 402. W. Washington Street, Indianapolis. The... -
15th annual Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo kicks off 2012 Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show
Posted on February 17, 2012 | 2 CommentsThe Indiana Deer, Turkey and Waterfowl Expo returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds February 17-19, opening weekend of the 58th annual Ford, Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show – the... -
Feb 17-26: Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show
Posted on February 15, 2012 | No CommentsFind your adventure in over 650,000 square-feet of pure, outdoor goodness in six super-sized buildings. Acres of boats, RV’s, fishing tackle and hunting gear, outdoor destinations, paddle sports equipment, educational... -
Feb 18: Falls of the Ohio State Park Cabin Fever Festival
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Beat the mid-winter blues at the Falls of the Ohio State Park Cabin Fever Festival, Feb. 18. The event runs from 10 a.m.... -
April 27: Friends of Shakamak to Long Fish Dash
Posted on February 14, 2012 | No CommentsThe Friends of Shakamak State Park will be host their first official fundraiser, and they are looking for help from the community. The 5K “Long Fish” Dash — slated for... -
May 5-6: Hoosier Homestead gathering at Salamonie Lake
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsThe Hoosier Homestead Gathering, May 5 and 6, at Salamonie Lake, offers guests the opportunity to learn how to simplify their lives. Guests can meet people who have already simplified... -
Feb 21 & 23: Festival Bird Planning Workshop
Posted on February 8, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Indiana Department of Natural Resources: A workshop teaching festival planners how to include programs about birds in their events will be offered Feb. 21 and 23, in Bloomington,... -
March 3: Music Jam at Patoka Lake
Posted on February 8, 2012 | No CommentsThe toe-tapping sounds of mandolins, banjos and fiddles will resonate through the Patoka Lake Visitor Center at the March 3 Music Jam. The music will include old time, bluegrass, country... -
Feb 18: Bluebird nesting box workshop at Clifty Inn
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsClifty Falls State Park is hosting a bluebird nesting box workshop at Clifty Inn on Saturday, Feb. 18. Starting at 10:30 a.m., participants will assemble a bluebird nesting box and... -
Feb 18: River Ridge Longbeards NWTF chapter, Sellersburg IN, Hunting Heritage banquet
Posted on January 29, 2012 | 3 CommentsLocation: St. Joe’s Hill Church, Sellersburg ,IN Contact: Jim Warrren, River Ridge Longbeards NWTF chapter -
Feb 13 & 16: Owl Prowl at Paynetown SRA
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsOwl lovers will have two days to join in the fun with an owl prowl at Paynetown State Recreation Area on Feb. 13 and 16. Both programs begin at 6... -
Feb 4: Geocache challenge at Lake Monroe
Posted on January 28, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Monroe Lake will host a special event for geocachers on Saturday, Feb. 4. The Reservoir Ramble Geocache Challenge will take participants on a... -
Feb 18-19: Eagle Watch
Posted on January 28, 2012 | No CommentsEnjoy the majesty of bald eagles in Indiana with the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services’ annual Eagle Watch field trips on Feb. 18 and 19. Participants will meet at the interpretive...
