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Indiana Big MuMshroom Contest
“Talk” to wild edible plant expert on
Facebook, May 1
Event Description
Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk” online about wild edible plants with interpretive naturalist Jill Vance on Wednesday, May 1, from 2-3 p.m. EDT, on the DNR’s Facebook wall.
Vance will cover the importance of properly identifying edible plants, how and when to harvest, preparing the plants, poisonous look-alikes and other safety-related issues.
Please note that this talk will not cover wild mushrooms or wild game. Participants are invited to join the conversation and ask questions.
Future topics, instructions on how to join a conversation on Facebook, and commenting guidelines are posted atdnr.IN.gov/7315.htm.
To join a chat, go to the DNR’s Facebook wall,facebook.com/INdnr, and click “like” (if you are not already a “friend”).
You may begin typing in questions during the time slot. Vance will answer questions as time allows.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Trout season will open Saturday
despite high water
Event Description
The 2013 Indiana stream trout-fishing season will open as scheduled this Saturday despite high water and swift current conditions.
Department of Natural Resources officials are urging anglers to exercise caution, especially if they are fishing around dams or in flooded streams.
“The combination of strong currents and cold, deep water makes it hard to maintain your footing when wading,” said Jeremy Price, DNR’s North Region fisheries supervisor. “This would be a good weekend to leave the waders at home and fish from the bank.”
Fishing conditions will be less than ideal at some locations and trout could be difficult to find. Price said the fish will be seeking refuge in deeper pools, eddies and the downstream side of rocks, woody debris and other structures in the stream.
More than 23,500 rainbow trout will be stocked into 19 streams across the state by Saturday morning.
Stream trout fishing in Indiana opens Saturday at 6 a.m. local time and runs through Dec. 31. Anglers must have a trout stamp in addition to a fishing license to fish for trout.
The trout are produced at DNR’s Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station in LaGrange County.
Indiana trout fishing is governed by a five-fish daily bag limit and 7-inch minimum size limit.
At the Brookville tailwater in Franklin County, the trout bag limit is still five but not more than one can be a brown trout, and an 18-inch minimum size limit applies to that species. This special regulation is intended to increase the number of large trout available.
An additional 24,000 rainbow trout are stocked each year into 19 public fishing lakes across the state. There is a year-round open season on trout fishing in lakes except at Island Lake (Minnehaha Fish & Wildlife Area in Sullivan County) and Airline Pit (Greene-Sullivan State Forest in Greene County) that are closed to trout fishing from March 15 to April 1. All other trout regulations apply at inland lakes. The special brown trout regulations also apply to Oliver, Olin and Martin lakes in LaGrange County, where brown trout are stocked.
Information about Indiana trout fishing, including stocking sites and numbers, is at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/3622.htm.
More complete fishing regulation information is at fishing.IN.gov.
Contact Information:
Name: Jeremy Price
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Forestry video wins best in state
Event Description
“Forests at Work,” a video collaboration of the DNR Division of Forestry and WFYI Public Television has received a first-place “Best in Indiana Award” in the category of environmental reporting for 2012.
The award was presented by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The SPJ awards recognize the most outstanding work of the year in Indiana print, broadcast and online journalism. Submissions from Indiana are judged by SPJ members from throughout the United States to maintain impartiality.
In 2011 the DNR Forestry started working with WFYI to produce the hour-long show as part of WFYI’s “Indiana Expeditions” series. The show aired in April 2012.
“It is evident that great preparation and research went into this report,” said SPJ’s announcement of the award. “Wonderful storytelling and very informative.”
The SPJ award is the second first-place award the video has won. Last year, the national Society of American Foresters named Indiana a first-place winner for the video as a “State Society Success Story” of 2012.
Copies of the DVD can be purchased for $10 with checks made out to “IFEF-PLT” and sent to “Forests At Work” Video, Division of Forestry, 402 W. Washington, Rm. W296, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Contact Information:
Name: Sam Carman
Phone: (317) 232-4119
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Outdoor Indiana magazine features
historic fire towers
Event Description
Outdoor Indiana magazine’s May-June issue features a cover article on the state’s historic fire towers.
With modern technology, the fire towers have emerged as a tourist attraction rather than a fire-detection tool.
The 48-page full-color magazine also includes a removable eight-page insert on Versailles State Park, one of the state’s top mountain biking destinations. That article continues the magazine’s series in which one state park or reservoir property will be portrayed through 2016, the 100th anniversary of Indiana state parks. To view a short video on fire towers and Versailles State Park, see the Outdoor Indiana playlist atyoutube.com/idnrvideos.
Outdoor Indiana is available now at most DNR properties and Barnes & Noble stores in Indiana for $3 a copy. Save 33 percent off the cover price when you buy a one-year, six-issue subscription for $12.
To subscribe or read excerpts from the May-June magazine, go to OutdoorIndiana.org. Subscriptions also can be purchased by calling (317) 233-3046.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Frog program at Indiana Dunes State
Park, April 27
Event Description
Indiana Dunes State Park will offer a program on the life and times of Indiana’s amphibians, Saturday, April 27, at the park’s Nature Center at 2 p.m. CDT.
The program will feature the various frogs, toads and salamanders that inhabit the marshes, swamps and bogs in the state, and present information about the unique life changes they undergo each year. The program will be presented by Spencer Cortwright, an Indiana University Northwest professor.
“Our frogs and other amphibians are popular indicators of our own conservation efforts,” said Brad Bumgardner, park interpreter. “Knowing and understanding their life stages and population helps us gauge our own environmental successes.”
The program is free after paying the standard state park entrance fees. For more information call the nature center at (219) 926-1390.
Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.
Contact Information:
Name: Brad Bumgardner
Phone: (219) 926-1390
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Ouabache SP volunteer day postponed
indefinitely
Event Description
A volunteer day scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at Ouabache State Park has been postponed again— this time indefinitely—because of wet conditions.
The volunteer day was organized to help the Friends of Ouabache State Park group clean the new Flatwoods Nature Preserve. The event was originally scheduled for April 20, but was postponed to April 27 because of wet weather.
Park officials are unsure when the volunteer day will be rescheduled. An announcement on a future date will be later.
For more information, call (260) 824-0926.
Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, 46714.
Contact Information:
Name: Ouabache State Park office
Phone: (260) 824-0926
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Muskies reaching legal size in Lake
Everett
Event Description
Muskies stocked in northwest Allen County’s Lake Everett three years ago will soon be large enough to be kept by anglers.
During sampling in mid-April, DNR fisheries biologists captured three muskies in Lake Everett with an electrofishing boat within 15 minutes of operation.
The two largest were 33 inches long and came from a stocking of 245 fingerlings in 2010, the first time muskies were stocked in Lake Everett. They were 8 to 10 inches long at the time of stocking.
To be legally kept by anglers, muskies must be at least 36 inches long. Based on what biologists know about the species’ rapid growth, they expect Lake Everett muskies to reach 36 inches this summer. They could eventually exceed 48 inches.
Muskies were stocked in Lake Everett to feed on its abundant gizzard shad population and to provide an additional muskie fishing opportunity in the area.
The Webster Lake Musky Club purchased 30 muskies of the original group from a commercial hatchery. DNR hatcheries contributed the rest. Another 215 muskies from state hatcheries were stocked in Lake Everett in 2011 and 2012.
A 10-inch muskie stocked last fall by the DNR also was captured during sampling.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Muskies showing up in Maumee River
Event Description
DNR officials are getting reports from anglers that muskies are occasionally being caught in the Maumee River below the Hosey Dam in Fort Wayne.
The largest to date was caught in early April, measured 42.5 inches long and weighed 28 pounds.
Biologists are unsure where the muskies are coming from—none are stocked directly into the river.
Muskies have been stocked in Allen County’s Lake Everett each year since 2010, but its outlet drains to the Eel River, not the Maumee. Likewise, a check with Ohio DNR biologists confirmed that no muskies are stocked in the Maumee watershed within the Buckeye state.
Right now, the best guess is they came downstream via the St. Joe River from Ball Lake in Steuben County. Muskies were stocked there annually until 2009.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Youth trout fishing at Wyland Lake a
success
Event Description
Despite an early-morning snowstorm and temperatures around freezing, 11 youngsters accompanied by nine adults participated in the second annual Youth Trout Fishing Day on April 20 at Wyland Lake in Kosciusko County.
The special event, organized by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, was designed to encourage families to experience trout fishing.
The event was scheduled to coincide with the first of a series of Free Fishing Days offered by the DNR during which neither a fishing license nor a trout stamp is required.
About 400 rainbow trout were stocked the day before into Wyland Lake, a 6-acre natural lake in Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area. The trout were raised at the DNR Curtis Creek trout rearing station in LaGrange County.
Only anglers under age 18 or any adults who accompanied them were allowed to fish during the event. Most anglers were from the local area but a few came from as far away as Silver Lake and Wakarusa.
Anglers caught 25 trout up to 12 inches long. About half of the families fished from boats and half fished off a large pier.
“I’m pleased with the turnout,” said Steve Roth, manager of the Tri-County FWA. “In some cases, it provides an opportunity for an adult to take a kid fishing who otherwise might not go if they had to buy a license.”
Roth said he plans to continue the Youth Trout Fishing Day in 2014.
The next Free Fishing Day in Indiana is May 18. Various events throughout the state will be held to promote family fishing.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Outdoor Indiana magazine features
Versailles State Park
Event Description
Outdoor Indiana magazine’s May-June issue features Versailles State Park, one of the best mountain biking destinations in the state.
To view a short video on Versailles State Park, see the Outdoor Indiana playlist at youtube.com/idnrvideos.
The article continues the magazine’s series in which one state park or reservoir property will be portrayed through 2016, the 100th anniversary of Indiana state parks.
The 48-page full-color magazine also includes a cover feature on Indiana’s historic fire towers, which are now a tourist attraction rather than a fire-prevention tool.
Outdoor Indiana is available now at most DNR properties and Barnes & Noble stores in Indiana for $3 a copy. Save 33 percent off the cover price when you buy a one-year, six-issue subscription for $12.
To subscribe or read excerpts from the May-June magazine, go to OutdoorIndiana.org. Subscriptions also can be purchased by calling (317) 233-3046.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Spring Mill SP to host music in the
Pioneer Village, May 4
Event Description
Spring Mill State Park will host a folk instrument concert in the Pioneer Village on May 4.
Musicians Donna and Wes Griffin will play from 1 to 3 p.m. The Griffins play traditional Americana and contemporary music on dulcimers, guitar and concertina.
The event coincides with Welcome Back Weekend for Indiana’s 24 state parks and eight reservoirs. Welcome Back Weekend celebrates spring and features special outdoor recreational events and hands-on programs.
The Griffins have been playing music for 25 years. They have performed for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for 15 years in parks and campgrounds.
For more information, call (812) 849-3534 and ask for Coletta Prewitt or email springmillstatepark@dnr.IN.gov.
The standard gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle applies.
Spring Mill State Park is at 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, 47446.
Contact Information:
Name: Coletta Prewitt
Phone: (812) 849-3534
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
DNR] Boating restricted on some
Kosciusko County lakes
Event Description
Because of high water conditions, motorized watercraft cannot be operated above idle speed on the following lakes in Kosciusko County by order of DNR director Rob Carter:
—Barbee Lake chain, including Kuhn, Big Barbee, Little Barbee, Irish, Seachrist, Sawmill and Banning lakes.
—Tippecanoe Lake chain, including Lake Tippecanoe, James Lake (Little Tippy), and Oswego Lake.
The restriction, which exempts law enforcement, emergency response personnel and DNR watercraft, will be in effect until officially lifted.
Contact Information:
Name: Cpl. Ken Dowdle
Phone: (574) 780-5313
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Grants available for field trips to
state parks and reservoirs
Event Description
Educators interested in students, grades K-12, on field trips to an Indiana state park or reservoir in the 2013-2014 school year can receive financial help through a new program of the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation.
The Discovering the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program is for public, private, parochial or home-school educators.
“We are proud to be a partner in improving school access to our state’s natural and cultural resources through field trip grants for all types of educators and students across Indiana,” said Bourke Patton, director of INRF.
The fund was established in memory of Tom Huck, a long-time DNR employee who was an ardent supporter of outdoor experiences for children.
Indiana has 24 state parks and eight reservoirs eligible for field trip funding. Field trips to parks and reservoirs engage students in learning about Indiana's fish, forest, wildlife, natural habitats and conservation.
"Field trips to our state parks and reservoirs give children a sense of place,” said Ginger Murphy assistant director for stewardship for the DNR Division of State Parks & Reservoirs. “These trips let them understand how previous generations viewed the significance of Indiana's natural and cultural resources, and at the same time let them make great memories that they will carry into adulthood.”
The maximum grant award is $250 per application.
Applications are accepted from May 1 – June 30 prior to the school year for which the grant is requested. Applications must be postmarked no later than June 30.
Applicants will be notified by Aug. 1 regarding potential grant awards.
The grant application is at IN.gov/inrf/educate.html.
Applications and further information is also available by emailing DiscoverOutdoorsGrants@dnr.IN.gov.
Contact Information:
Name: Ginger Murphy
Phone: (317) 232-4143
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Welcome Back Weekend at Indiana
state parks and reservoirs, May 3-5
Event Description
Celebrate spring at Indiana’s 24 state parks and eight reservoirs during Welcome Back Weekend, May 3-5, which features special outdoor recreational events and hands-on programs.
"We roll out the red carpet to old friends and people who've never visited or haven't visited recently,” said Ginger Murphy, assistant director for stewardship for the DNR Division of State Parks & Reservoirs. “This weekend is an invitation to get outside, shake out the tent or set up the camper.”
Welcome Back Weekend events include:
— Morel Mushroom Festival at Brown County State Park
— A “Hound Hike” at Shakamak State Park
— Geocaching and evening music at Harmonie State Park
— Girl and Boy Scout Badge Day at Monroe Lake
— Outdoor cooking workshop at Ouabache State Park
— A look back at construction of the dams and reservoirs at Salamonie and Mississinewa Lakes
For a complete list and details, seestateparks.IN.gov/5882.htm.
Even veteran visitors will notice something new or updated at most properties. You’ll find a new aquatic center at Prophetstown State Park, the opening of the McGee Cabin at Falls of the Ohio State Park to interpret African-American history, and trail improvements at O'Bannon State Park and other properties. More is listed at stateparks.IN.gov.
“Our properties are inexpensive places to relax, play, exercise and enjoy the outdoors,” said Dan Bortner, State Parks & Reservoirs director.”
All fees will be in effect during Welcome Back Weekend. Gate fees for most properties are $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
An Annual Entrance Pass, which can be purchased at each property at the gate, costs $40 for a state resident and $20 for state residents ages 65 and older. Special SPR Go! Value Packages that include Annual Entrance Passes can be purchased at innsgifts.com. An out-of-state pass costs $60.
Contact Information:
Name: Ginger Murphy
Phone: (317) 232-4143
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Ouabache SP hosts cooking
workshop, cornhole tourney, May 4
Event Description
Ouabache State Park in Bluffton will host a cooking outdoors workshop and a cornhole tournament on May 4 in recognition of Welcome Back Weekend for Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs.
Welcome Back Weekend is May 3-5 and is a chance to celebrate the arrival of spring with special outdoor recreation events and hands-on programming at Indiana’s 24 state parks and eight reservoirs.
Winners of the cornhole tournament win a free weekend of camping at Ouabache. Entry forms will be at the gatehouse. Competition will be divided between youths, age 12 and younger, and adults, age 13 and older.
The double-elimination tournament will be on the campground comfort station lawn between A and B.
At 4 p.m., “A Taste of the Outdoors” cooking workshop will be presented by the Kokomo Kookers. This hands-on opportunity is a chance to create dishes alongside seasoned outdoor chefs. Cost per person is $10 or $30 per family.
For more information, contact Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at (260) 468-2127.
For more information on other UWIS programs, seednr.IN.gov/uwis or visit Facebook.com/UpperWabash, or call (260) 468-2127.
Ouabache State Park is at 4930 E. St. Rd. 201, Bluffton, 46714.
Contact Information:
Name: Teresa Rody
Phone: (260) 468-2127
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] High water affects some DNR
properties
Event Description
High water from the week’s heavy rains has caused closings, restrictions and warnings at a few DNR properties across the state, as listed below. Most properties remain open for business.
Those with more questions about the properties listed should call the respective property office. For answers to questions about other DNR properties that may be affected, call the respective property office. Phone numbers are listed in the Recreation Guide online, dnr.IN.gov/5280.htm.
J.E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area, Huntington, (260) 468-2165
—Kil-So-Quah campground and boat ramp will be closed for several days, until further notice.
—Shooting range remains open until further notice, depending on county road access.
—Turkey hunting will take place as scheduled. Road closures to lower areas may require hunters to walk farther and a few flooded areas will not be accessible.
—Hunters should take extreme caution if wading.
Raccoon State Recreation Area, Rockville, (765) 344-1884
— The Hollandsburg and main Raccoon boat ramps are open; all other ramps are closed.
Wabashiki FWA, West Terre Haute, (812) 659-9901
—North of Interstate 70, 90 percent flooded; south of I-70, 70 percent flooded.
Kankakee FWA, North Judson, (574) 896-3522
—10-mile Road is closed.
Muscatatuck Healthy Rivers INitiative project area (812) 346-5596
—State Road 256 West from Austin may be closed overnight.
Fairbanks Landing FWA, Fairbanks, (812) 659-9901
—Lower bottom land areas are flooded along County Road 1200 N
Chain O’Lakes State Park, Albion, (260) 636-2654
—Some trails are closed due to high water. The Indiana Trail 100 race will be held as planned this weekend; however, a portion may be re-routed.
Shades State Park, Waveland, (765) 435-2810 & Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, (765) 597-2635
—The trails may remain closed this weekend due to high water. Even if the creek’s level goes down overnight, trail access points may remain a challenge.
Mississinewa Lake, Peru, (765) 473-6528
—Warning of potential “high water” over recreation roads and parking areas. Boat launching may be difficult due to the inability to turn around on water covered ramps. Users must back down the ramps to load and unload their boats. The Youth Turkey Hunt will still be held as planned.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] World War I weekend coming to Fort
Harrison SP, May 4-5
Event Description
The public can watch a World War I battle demonstration, highlighting military tactics used by German and Allied forces between 1914 and 1918, at Fort Harrison State Park, May 4.
The third annual event is sponsored by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and the park staff. It will be outside regardless of weather.
The event is part of various military demonstrations at Fort Harrison throughout the year.
Fort Harrison Military Reservation was a training site for the U.S. Army from 1906 to 1996 and played a role in training soldiers during World War I.
The World War I re-enactors are volunteers who dress in authentic or reproduction uniforms and use World War I-era equipment and weapons to drill, exercise and simulate combat.
The event is free after the normal gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
The Museum of 20th Century Warfare is in Building 711 in Fort Harrison State Park and is open Thursdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visiting the museum is free. For more information, call (317) 591-0122.
Fort Harrison State Park is at 5753 Glenn Road, Indianapolis, 46216.
Contact Information:
Name: Jeff Cummings
Phone: (317) 591-0122
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Indiana recognizes five Tree Line
USA utilities
Event Description
Five utilities in Indiana have been honored for outstanding management of urban forests within their service areas by being named Tree Line USA utilities by the DNR Division of Forestry’s Community & Urban Forestry program.The honorees are Alliant Energy, Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO), Mishawaka Utilities-Electric Division, Indianapolis Power & Light and Vectren Energy Delivery.
Tree Line USA was established in 1994. The program seeks to promote best practices in utility arboriculture and public education through five core standards:
—Quality Tree Care: The utility follows industry standards for pruning, planting, removals, and trenching and tunneling near trees.—Annual Worker Training: The utility ensures that its employees and contract workers are trained in best practices.—Tree Planting and Public Education: The utility sponsors and participates in a tree planting and public education program designed to expand canopy and educate customers about proper tree planting, placement and pruning.—Tree-based Energy Conservation Program: The utility has a formal tree-based energy conservation program that makes special consideration of the value of trees in conserving energy.—Arbor Day Celebration: The utility sponsors or participates in annual Arbor Day events, and collaborates with community groups, where possible.Nationwide, there are 147 Tree Line USA utilities serving more than 81 million people.
For more information on urban forestry and Tree Line USA, contact DNR Forestry’s C&UF office at (317) 234-6568 orurbanforestry@dnr.IN.gov.
Contact Information:
Name: Carrie Tauscher
Phone: (317) 234-6568
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Photography workshop at Pokagon
State Park, April 27
Event Description
Pokagon State Park Nature Center will host Barbara Knights-Hale of Jitterbug Photography for a one-day spring photography workshop on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the center’s auditorium.
The workshop is for beginners, intermediate and like-minded photography enthusiasts. The hands-on workshop will cover aperture and shutter priority, proper exposure, composition, ISO speeds, and manual settings on cameras. Time will be spent both outside and in the classroom, where many photo examples will be projected. Participants will need to provide camera and accessories outlined upon registration.
Workshop cost is $89 and includes lunch and park entrance. Advance registration is required by contacting Jitterbug Photography at (260) 624-2999 or emailingBarbara@jitterbugphotography.com.
Further information is available at jitterbugphotography.com.
For more information, call Fred Wooley, park interpreter, (260) 833-2012.
Pokagon State Park is at 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, 46703.
Contact Information:
Name: Fred Wooley
Phone: (260) 833-2012
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Scout Badge Day offered at
Paynetown SRA, May 5
Event Description
Monroe Lake is hosting a special badge day for scouts on Sunday, May 5, at Paynetown State Recreation Area.
The naturalist staff will guide troops through the lessons and activities needed to complete an entire insignia.
The morning session is for Cub Scouts, who will complete their Geology Belt Loop. The two-hour session begins at 9:30 a.m. and costs $2 per scout.
The afternoon session is for Brownies (Girl Scouts), who will complete their Bugs Insignia. The session runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and costs $4 per scout.
Advance registration is required by April 30 at 5 p.m. to Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967.
Both sessions are limited to 30 scouts. Each troop should bring two adult chaperones. Additional adults are allowed for troops with more than 10 scouts registered.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] DNR state forest open house dates
set
Event Description
People interested in how Indiana manages its state forests can share their views at a series of open houses starting this month.
At each open house, the DNR Division of Forestry will provide information about recreational activities, budget, staffing, major projects, strategic planning, invasive species and forest resource management.
Attendees can talk with DNR personnel or submit written comments. Some of the open houses will include a tour of facilities or woods walk.
"These open houses provide Hoosiers with a chance to receive first-hand information about how the state forests are working to provide diverse wildlife habitat, forest products and recreational opportunities," said State Forester John Seifert. “They also allow us to receive valuable feedback from our neighbors and users about state forest management. I encourage everyone who has an interest to participate."
Those who cannot attend an open house can comment online through dnr.IN.gov/dnr/forestry/3635.htm. Click on the link to "Indiana State Forests," then click on the link to "Public Comment."
The open houses are (all times are Eastern):
— Owen-Putnam State Forest, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the forest office, 2153 Fish Creek Road, (812) 829-2462. The office is 5 miles west of Spencer and 3/4 mile north of State Road 46. The open house will feature a tree identification hike at 1:30 p.m. and a free tree seedling for visitors while supplies last.
— Jackson-Washington State Forest/Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Thursday, May 9, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Starve Hollow State Recreation Area’s Forest Education Center, 4345 S. Jackson County Road 275 W., Vallonia, (812) 358-2160.
— Clark State Forest/Deam Lake State Recreation Area, Friday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the property office, 2 Service Drive, Henryville, (812) 294-4306. The office is 1 mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31.
— Yellowwood and Morgan-Monroe state forests, Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Training Center in Morgan-Monroe, 6220 Forest Road, Martinsville, (765) 342-4026. Morgan-Monroe State Forest is approximately 6 miles south of Martinsville, off State Road 37.
— Ferdinand and Pike state forests, Friday, Oct. 4, 3 to 7 p.m., at the combined property office for both forests, 6583 E. State Road 264, (812) 367-1524. The office is approximately 4 miles northeast of Ferdinand. Visitors will tour the renovations in and around the state forest headquarters.
The open house at Harrison-Crawford State Forest will be on a date in September still to be determined. The Greene-Sullivan State Forest open house month and date is yet to be determined.
Property staff is also available during normal business hours. Go to dnr.IN.gov/forestry/ for contact information or to schedule a visit.
The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations.
Contact Information:
Name: Dan Ernst
Phone: (317) 232-4101
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Celebrate Earth Day with Falls of
the Ohio State Park, April 27
Event Description
Falls of the Ohio State Park will host an Earth Day Celebration on April 27 with free admission, courtesy of Jamey Aebersold, to the park’s interpretive center.
Jamey Aebersold’s Jazz Quartet will perform as part of the celebration.
The celebration is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park and interpretive center, and includes exhibitors and vendors, kid’s activities, entertainment and music.
Other activities include a live raptor program by Hardy Lake Raptor Rehab, kite flying, face painting, seed planting, pictures with Smokey Bear, crafts, hiking, and a demonstration of Junk Genius’ Robots, made out of recycled toys.
The first 300 visitors will receive free tree seedlings.
5R Processors Ltd. and the Friends of the Greenway are sponsoring a Community Electronics Recycling drop-off point at the park during the event.
Environmental groups will share ideas for being good stewards of the Earth, and local businesses will demonstrate Earth-friendly products and activities.
For more information, call (812) 280-9970.
Falls of the Ohio State Park is at 201 W. Riverside Drive in Clarksville, 47129.
Contact Information:
Name: Kelley Morgan
Phone: (812) 280-8689
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Go FishIN in the City with new DNR
program
Event Description
Urban anglers will have more fishing opportunities this year thanks to a new program through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources called Go FishIN in the City.
With the help of local partners, the DNR will stock 5,000 catchable-size channel catfish in the spring and summer, spreading them throughout small lakes in urban areas. Selected lakes are located in city parks that are family friendly, well maintained, and have amenities.
“Many of the better fishing spots tend to be a considerable distance from where a lot of anglers live—in the larger cities,” said DNR fisheries chief Bill James. “Not everyone has the ability to travel long distances to get to a fishing spot, especially kids living in urban areas.”
Go FishIN in the City will debut with a dozen parks in nine Indiana communities: Avon, Carmel, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, New Albany, Terre Haute, and Hobart.
Among the beneficiaries of the new DNR program are places like Shoaff Park Pond in Fort Wayne, Krannert Lake in Indianapolis, and Kiwanis Lake in New Albany.
The catfish are being raised by inmates at Terre Haute’s Federal Correctional Complex as part of a partnership between the DNR and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Specific stocking dates are unknown but the first round of channel catfish will be delivered to Go FishIN in the City lakes during the week of April 15, just in time for the first 2013 Free Fishing Day on April 20, when Indiana’s adult residents do not need a license in order to fish but all other general fishing regulations apply. On all other days not designated a “Free Fishing Day” by the DNR, a fishing license is required and general fishing regulations apply.
“Fishing is a fun, wholesome, healthy outdoor activity that can be enjoyed alone or with family and friends,” James said.
Fisheries biologists will evaluate the success of the program by conducting angler surveys over the summer and fish sampling.
For more information about the Go FishIN in the City program, including information about the parks and fish stockings, visitdnr.IN.gov/fishwild/7508.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Michelle Cain
Phone: (317) 234-8240
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] April outdoors workshops mark
Terre Haute’s Year of the River
Event Description
Multiple education workshops about various outdoors-related subjects will be offered throughout April in Terre Haute by the Department of Natural Resources as part of the city’s Year of the River Celebration.
The workshops, many of which are free, are education programs presented by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The programs provide professional training and support for educators and volunteers to promote responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Year of the River provides arts, cultural, environmental and educational events that are focused on the Wabash River, and rivers and water as they affect citizens’ lives.
Saturday, April 13: Project WILD, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Offered at the Girl Scouts Program Center in Terre Haute for a $20 per person fee, Project WILD is an international environmental education program dedicated to facilitating an understanding of basic wildlife and ecology concepts. Using standards-based hands-on activities, this workshop focuses on native Indiana wildlife. Participants receive the Project WILD Terrestrial guide and Aquatic guide during the workshop. Participants will leave knowing more about Indiana wildlife, able to discuss humans’ roles in wildlife conservation, and having more comfort replicating workshop activities in their education settings. Register in advance atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Friday, April 19: How to Get Families Fishing, 1 to 4 p.m.
Free for anyone interested in getting families fishing. The site is Dobbs Park in Terre Haute. Participants receive strategies and materials to conduct a family fishing workshop. A basic knowledge of fish and fishing is recommended. Crew captain status is not required. Advance registration is required atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Friday, April 19, Explore Bowhunting, noon to 6 p.m.
Offered for free at the Girl Scouts Program Center in Terre Haute, Explore Bowhunting teaches students how to interact with the natural world by developing basic skills used to bowhunt, focusing on getting close to animals and teaches appreciation of the outdoors. The workshop is geared toward adults who work with children ages 11-17; however, adults who work with younger students also would benefit.
Advance registration is required at dfwed@dnr.in.gov or (317) 234-8440. For more information, contact Amanda Wuestefeld at awuestefeld@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8442.
Saturday, April 20: Family Learn to Fish, 9 to noon, and 2 to 5 p.m.
Free for families at Dobbs Park in Terre Haute. Families learn basic fish biology and get to practice their angling lessons by fishing an area pond. Children should be at least 6 years old. No fishing experience or license is required. All fishing equipment is provided. Advance registration is required atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Saturday, April 27: Project WET, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Project WET is an interdisciplinary water education program. The free, hands-on workshop at the Girl Scouts Program Center in Terre Haute will train educators in activities that cover water-related topics. Materials are balanced, non-biased, supplementary and enhance student learning in all subjects and skill areas. Participants will learn about water's value in our lives and humans’ past and present impact on water. Ideas will be shared about how to teach learned activities. Participants receive the new Project WET Generation 2.0 Activity Guide and access to the Project WET Online Resource Portal. Advance registration is required atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Contact Information:
Name: Diane Day
Phone: (317) 234-8440
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
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[DNR] High water affects some DNR
properties
Event Description
High water from the week’s heavy rains has caused closings, restrictions and warnings at a few DNR properties across the state, as listed below. Most properties remain open for business.
Those with more questions about the properties listed should call the respective property office. For answers to questions about other DNR properties that may be affected, call the respective property office. Phone numbers are listed in the Recreation Guide online, dnr.IN.gov/5280.htm.
J.E. Roush Fish & Wildlife Area, Huntington, (260) 468-2165
—Kil-So-Quah campground and boat ramp will be closed for several days, until further notice.
—Shooting range remains open until further notice, depending on county road access.
—Turkey hunting will take place as scheduled. Road closures to lower areas may require hunters to walk farther and a few flooded areas will not be accessible.
—Hunters should take extreme caution if wading.
Raccoon State Recreation Area, Rockville, (765) 344-1884
— The Hollandsburg and main Raccoon boat ramps are open; all other ramps are closed.
Wabashiki FWA, West Terre Haute, (812) 659-9901
—North of Interstate 70, 90 percent flooded; south of I-70, 70 percent flooded.
Kankakee FWA, North Judson, (574) 896-3522
—10-mile Road is closed.
Muscatatuck Healthy Rivers INitiative project area (812) 346-5596
—State Road 256 West from Austin may be closed overnight.
Fairbanks Landing FWA, Fairbanks, (812) 659-9901
—Lower bottom land areas are flooded along County Road 1200 N
Chain O’Lakes State Park, Albion, (260) 636-2654
—Some trails are closed due to high water. The Indiana Trail 100 race will be held as planned this weekend; however, a portion may be re-routed.
Shades State Park, Waveland, (765) 435-2810 & Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, (765) 597-2635
—The trails may remain closed this weekend due to high water. Even if the creek’s level goes down overnight, trail access points may remain a challenge.
Mississinewa Lake, Peru, (765) 473-6528
—Warning of potential “high water” over recreation roads and parking areas. Boat launching may be difficult due to the inability to turn around on water covered ramps. Users must back down the ramps to load and unload their boats. The Youth Turkey Hunt will still be held as planned.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] World War I weekend coming to Fort
Harrison SP, May 4-5
Event Description
The public can watch a World War I battle demonstration, highlighting military tactics used by German and Allied forces between 1914 and 1918, at Fort Harrison State Park, May 4.
The third annual event is sponsored by the Museum of 20th Century Warfare and the park staff. It will be outside regardless of weather.
The event is part of various military demonstrations at Fort Harrison throughout the year.
Fort Harrison Military Reservation was a training site for the U.S. Army from 1906 to 1996 and played a role in training soldiers during World War I.
The World War I re-enactors are volunteers who dress in authentic or reproduction uniforms and use World War I-era equipment and weapons to drill, exercise and simulate combat.
The event is free after the normal gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
The Museum of 20th Century Warfare is in Building 711 in Fort Harrison State Park and is open Thursdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visiting the museum is free. For more information, call (317) 591-0122.
Fort Harrison State Park is at 5753 Glenn Road, Indianapolis, 46216.
Contact Information:
Name: Jeff Cummings
Phone: (317) 591-0122
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Indiana recognizes five Tree Line
USA utilities
Event Description
Five utilities in Indiana have been honored for outstanding management of urban forests within their service areas by being named Tree Line USA utilities by the DNR Division of Forestry’s Community & Urban Forestry program.The honorees are Alliant Energy, Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO), Mishawaka Utilities-Electric Division, Indianapolis Power & Light and Vectren Energy Delivery.
Tree Line USA was established in 1994. The program seeks to promote best practices in utility arboriculture and public education through five core standards:
—Quality Tree Care: The utility follows industry standards for pruning, planting, removals, and trenching and tunneling near trees.—Annual Worker Training: The utility ensures that its employees and contract workers are trained in best practices.—Tree Planting and Public Education: The utility sponsors and participates in a tree planting and public education program designed to expand canopy and educate customers about proper tree planting, placement and pruning.—Tree-based Energy Conservation Program: The utility has a formal tree-based energy conservation program that makes special consideration of the value of trees in conserving energy.—Arbor Day Celebration: The utility sponsors or participates in annual Arbor Day events, and collaborates with community groups, where possible.Nationwide, there are 147 Tree Line USA utilities serving more than 81 million people.
For more information on urban forestry and Tree Line USA, contact DNR Forestry’s C&UF office at (317) 234-6568 orurbanforestry@dnr.IN.gov.
Contact Information:
Name: Carrie Tauscher
Phone: (317) 234-6568
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Kite flying fun at Clifty Falls SP,
April 20
Event Description
Join Clifty Falls State Park and the Hoosier Kitefliers Society for a fun-filled day of kite flying on April 20.
From 10 to 11:30 a.m. the Hoosier Kitefliers Society will conduct a kite-making workshop at the nature center. Materials will be provided for making an easy-to-fly “sled kite.” Donations of $2 per kite will be accepted to cover material costs.
The annual “Kite Fun Fly,” dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey, will take place at 1:30 p.m. inside the park’s State Road 62 entrance near Clifty Falls.
Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All kites and kite lines flown as part of the activity must be made of material that does not conduct electricity.
Park admission is $5 per in-state vehicle and $7 per out-of-state vehicle.
For more information, call (812) 273-0609.
Clifty Falls State Park is at 1501 Green Road, Madison, 47250.
Contact Information:
Name: thingy Davis
Phone: (812) 273-0609
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Tree Steward course at Keep
Indianapolis Beautiful
Event Description
The Indiana Community Tree Steward course, which teaches participants tree care and management, will be offered at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc. (KIBI) on five consecutive Thursdays from May 2 through May 30.
The 15-hour training course includes sessions on tree growth and identification; how to select, plant and maintain trees; pruning techniques; assessing risk; diagnosing pest and disease; managing urban woodlots, and the benefits of the urban forest. View the curriculum atdnr.IN.gov/forestry/2854.htm.
The course will be held from 5-8 p.m. each scheduled night. Each person who completes the course is asked to provide 15 hours of volunteer service in any aspect of urban forestry for his or her community or state. Participants receive a course notebook, a T-shirt, a certificate signed by the Indiana State Forester, and, upon completion, a copy of the book “101 Trees of Indiana.”
The course is pertinent to tree board members, municipal employees, non-profit organizations, arborists, landscape architects, groundskeepers, cemetery personnel, environmental volunteers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the care of trees and urban forests. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available for Certified Arborists.
Instructors include natural resource professionals from the DNR Division of Forestry, KIBI, the city of Indianapolis, and Purdue Extension. The sponsors of the course are the DNR Forestry’s Community & Urban Forestry program, the Indiana Urban Forest Council, the city of Indianapolis and KIBI.
The address is 1029 Fletcher Ave. #100, Indianapolis 46203. The fee to register is $30, which includes course materials and refreshments and snacks.
For more information, contact ctauscher@dnr.IN.gov. Register by emailing Tracy Heaton de Martinez theaton@kibi.org.
Contact Information:
Name: Carrie Tauscher
Phone: (317) 234-6568
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Photography workshop at Pokagon
State Park, April 27
Event Description
Pokagon State Park Nature Center will host Barbara Knights-Hale of Jitterbug Photography for a one-day spring photography workshop on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the center’s auditorium.
The workshop is for beginners, intermediate and like-minded photography enthusiasts. The hands-on workshop will cover aperture and shutter priority, proper exposure, composition, ISO speeds, and manual settings on cameras. Time will be spent both outside and in the classroom, where many photo examples will be projected. Participants will need to provide camera and accessories outlined upon registration.
Workshop cost is $89 and includes lunch and park entrance. Advance registration is required by contacting Jitterbug Photography at (260) 624-2999 or emailingBarbara@jitterbugphotography.com.
Further information is available at jitterbugphotography.com.
For more information, call Fred Wooley, park interpreter, (260) 833-2012.
Pokagon State Park is at 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, 46703.
Contact Information:
Name: Fred Wooley
Phone: (260) 833-2012
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] West Boggs Lake Park to host free
family fishing event, April 20
Event Description
DNR’s Division of Fish & Wildlife and the Daviess-Martin Joint Parks Department will host a free family fishing event at West Boggs Lake Park near Loogootee on Saturday, April 20.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is at 16117 U.S. 231.
The event coincides with Spring Free Fishing Day, when Indiana’s adult residents do not need a license to fish but all other general fishing regulations apply. On all other days not designated a “Free Fishing Day” by the DNR, a fishing license is required and general fishing regulations apply.
Participants will learn the basics of using a fishing pole, knot-tying, fish biology and basic angling skills. Participants will get the opportunity to practice this new knowledge by fishing as a family.
All equipment, including bait, will be provided. The day also will feature presentations on aquatic invasive species from the DNR aquatic invasive species coordinator, Eric Fischer, and Adam Dumond, a DNR district forester.
DNR’s Lake and River Enhancement (LARE), a program within DNR Fish & Wildlife, is sponsoring the event.
Additional events at the park will include an outdoor cooking session with free lunch to the first 40 registrants. Advance registration for fishing is encouraged by April 18, but not required.
There will be a signup table at the Bittersweet Shelter for families to select a time to fish together.
To register in advance, contact Ashlee Haviland (ahaviland@dnr.IN.gov) at (317) 234-8348 or Susan Harrawood (susan@westbogs.com) at (812) 295-3421.
For more information on Free Fishing Days, visitdnr.IN.gov/fishwild/3598.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Greg Biberdorf
Phone: (317) 233-1484
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Scout Badge Day offered at
Paynetown SRA, May 5
Event Description
Monroe Lake is hosting a special badge day for scouts on Sunday, May 5, at Paynetown State Recreation Area.
The naturalist staff will guide troops through the lessons and activities needed to complete an entire insignia.
The morning session is for Cub Scouts, who will complete their Geology Belt Loop. The two-hour session begins at 9:30 a.m. and costs $2 per scout.
The afternoon session is for Brownies (Girl Scouts), who will complete their Bugs Insignia. The session runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and costs $4 per scout.
Advance registration is required by April 30 at 5 p.m. to Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967.
Both sessions are limited to 30 scouts. Each troop should bring two adult chaperones. Additional adults are allowed for troops with more than 10 scouts registered.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Bass fishing not hurt by walleye
stockings
Event Description
Largemouth bass anglers who are concerned that walleyes stocked into northeast Indiana lakes could be damaging bass fishing need not worry.
Data obtained by DNR biologists from bass tournaments at four lakes where walleyes are routinely stocked indicate there is little evidence to suggest bass fishing has been harmed.
At Crooked Lake and Lake George in Steuben County, two of the area’s best walleye lakes, numbers of 14-inch and larger bass caught by tournament anglers increased over the past 10 years.
Catch rates of bass anglers at Sylvan Lake in Noble County, where walleyes are abundant, have been stable since 2006.
Bass catches declined at Winona Lake in Kosciusko County after walleye stockings were increased, but catch rates remain above average compared to other area lakes.
“We occasionally get questions from bass fishermen about our walleye stocking program,” said Neil Ledet, DNR fisheries biologist in northeast Indiana. “Some fishermen think walleyes compete with bass for habitat or food and prey on small bass.”
Studies in Wisconsin and Ontario have shown the opposite. Bass are more likely to eat walleyes.
Although walleyes and bass may occupy the same areas in a lake, plenty of food is usually available for both.
“We intentionally stock walleyes in lakes that have a lot of small forage fish,” Ledet said. “We think their chances of survival are greater and their growth rate is faster there.”
Stocked walleyes feed mostly on small bluegills, yellow perch and gizzard shad where present.
“We looked at the stomach contents of 90 adult walleyes in Wall Lake in Steuben County and didn’t find a single bass,” Ledet said.
The DNR plans to conduct additional bass tournament monitoring this year at Winona and will conduct full-scale studies of the walleye stocking program at Crooked, Sylvan, and Winona in the coming years.
Contact Information:
Name: Jed Pearson
Phone: (260) 244-6805
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Explore wildflower names at
Bloomington library, April 23
Event Description
Learn the history, folklore and stories behind the names of Indiana wildflowers such as bloodroot, lady’s thumb and bishop’s cap on April 23 in Bloomington.
Monroe Lake naturalist Jill Vance will present “Wildflowers: Stories Behind the Names,” at 7 p.m. at the Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., in Room 2B.
Vance will focus on spring and early summer bloomers. The program will include tips on how to recognize the featured species and highlight upcoming wildflower hikes led by area naturalists.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
DNR] Kids can explore wildflowers at
libraries, April 21 and 22
Event Description
Monroe Lake will bring a special children’s program on wildflowers to the Ellettsville and Bloomington libraries in April.
Children can stop by to learn wildflower identification and make a wildflower craft. The program, led by naturalist Jill Vance, is free and recommended for ages 6 to 12.
Vance will be at the Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 W. Temperance St., on Sunday, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.
She will be at the main branch in Bloomington, 303 E. Kirkwood, on Monday, April 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In addition to the children’s activities, Vance will have a list of upcoming wildflower hikes in the area for adults.
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.
Contact Information:
Name: Jill Vance
Phone: (812) 837-9967
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] DNR state forest open house dates
set
Event Description
People interested in how Indiana manages its state forests can share their views at a series of open houses starting this month.
At each open house, the DNR Division of Forestry will provide information about recreational activities, budget, staffing, major projects, strategic planning, invasive species and forest resource management.
Attendees can talk with DNR personnel or submit written comments. Some of the open houses will include a tour of facilities or woods walk.
"These open houses provide Hoosiers with a chance to receive first-hand information about how the state forests are working to provide diverse wildlife habitat, forest products and recreational opportunities," said State Forester John Seifert. “They also allow us to receive valuable feedback from our neighbors and users about state forest management. I encourage everyone who has an interest to participate."
Those who cannot attend an open house can comment online through dnr.IN.gov/dnr/forestry/3635.htm. Click on the link to "Indiana State Forests," then click on the link to "Public Comment."
The open houses are (all times are Eastern):
— Owen-Putnam State Forest, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the forest office, 2153 Fish Creek Road, (812) 829-2462. The office is 5 miles west of Spencer and 3/4 mile north of State Road 46. The open house will feature a tree identification hike at 1:30 p.m. and a free tree seedling for visitors while supplies last.
— Jackson-Washington State Forest/Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, Thursday, May 9, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Starve Hollow State Recreation Area’s Forest Education Center, 4345 S. Jackson County Road 275 W., Vallonia, (812) 358-2160.
— Clark State Forest/Deam Lake State Recreation Area, Friday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the property office, 2 Service Drive, Henryville, (812) 294-4306. The office is 1 mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31.
— Yellowwood and Morgan-Monroe state forests, Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fire Headquarters Training Center in Morgan-Monroe, 6220 Forest Road, Martinsville, (765) 342-4026. Morgan-Monroe State Forest is approximately 6 miles south of Martinsville, off State Road 37.
— Ferdinand and Pike state forests, Friday, Oct. 4, 3 to 7 p.m., at the combined property office for both forests, 6583 E. State Road 264, (812) 367-1524. The office is approximately 4 miles northeast of Ferdinand. Visitors will tour the renovations in and around the state forest headquarters.
The open house at Harrison-Crawford State Forest will be on a date in September still to be determined. The Greene-Sullivan State Forest open house month and date is yet to be determined.
Property staff is also available during normal business hours. Go to dnr.IN.gov/forestry/ for contact information or to schedule a visit.
The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations.
Contact Information:
Name: Dan Ernst
Phone: (317) 232-4101
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Invasive species field day at Potato
Creek SP, April 20
Event Description
The public can learn to identify and remove invasive plants such as garlic mustard during a free field day at Potato Creek State Park, April 20.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon EDT and is sponsored by the park and the Northwest Indiana Cooperative Weed Management Area (NICWMA).
The day will begin with a presentation on invasive plants at the nature center. Field identification and hands-on removal of invasive plants in the park will follow.
Participants will also learn how to address unwanted shrubs in fields and brush crowding woodlands.
There will also be demonstrations of chemical and mechanical removal of invasive plants.
Advance registration is not required. Participants should tell the gate attendant they are attending the field day and the standard gate fee will be waived. Participants should dress for the weather and bring work gloves and loppers.
Potato Creek State Park is at 25601 State Road 4, North Liberty, 46554.
Contact Information:
Name: Tim Cordell
Phone: (574) 656-8186
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Pokagon SP looking for campground
hosts
Event Description
A new volunteer program at Pokagon State Park will offer free camping in return for serving as a campground host.
Campground hosts will provide informal security in the campgrounds, monitor restroom conditions and perform light housekeeping at the restrooms, pick up litter, distribute information to fellow campers, assist at the campground office, and assist park employees with special projects and needs.
One campsite will be set aside throughout the summer for the campground host. The length of stay for campground hosts will be two weeks, with extensions possible.
Applications are currently being accepted. For an application, visit the park office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For more information, call (260) 833-2012.
Pokagon State Park is at 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, 46703.
Contact Information:
Name: Tammy Sawvel
Phone: (260) 833-2012
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Mag 7 Trail Race at McCormick’s
Creek State Park, April 20
Event Description
McCormick’s Creek State Park, in partnership with the Owen County Family YMCA and the Friends of McCormick’s Creek State Park group, will host its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 20.
The event starts at 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the park’s nature center.
Registration costs $20 and will be accepted until 10 minutes before the race. Participants can register in advance atwww.Mag7RaceSeries.com.
Proceeds from the race will fund educational programming and family events at McCormick’s Creek State Park and the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, which offers financial aid to families that cannot afford memberships.
First and second places for the top male and female in each age group will be presented in both the run and walk divisions. A prize drawing and awards ceremony will be held after the race.
The Harris-Kinnick Band will perform during the event. Refreshments will be provided by Babbs Super Valu.
McCormick’s Creek State Park is at 250 McCormick’s Creek Park Road, Spencer, 47460.
Contact Information:
Name: Sam Arthur
Phone: (812) 829-4344
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Celebrate Earth Day with Falls of
the Ohio SP, April 27
Event Description
Falls of the Ohio State Park will host an Earth Day Celebration on April 27 with free admission, courtesy of Jamey Aebersold, to the park’s interpretive center.
Jamey Aebersold’s Jazz Quartet will perform as part of the celebration.
The celebration is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park and interpretive center, and includes exhibitors and vendors, kid’s activities, entertainment and music.
Other activities include a live raptor program by Hardy Lake Raptor Rehab, kite flying, face painting, seed planting, pictures with Smokey Bear, crafts, hiking, and a demonstration of Junk Genius’ Robots, made out of recycled toys.
The first 300 visitors will receive free tree seedlings.
5R Processors Ltd. and the Friends of the Greenway are sponsoring a Community Electronics Recycling drop-off point at the park during the event.
Environmental groups will share ideas for being good stewards of the Earth, and local businesses will demonstrate Earth-friendly products and activities.
For more information, call (812) 280-9970.
Falls of the Ohio State Park is at 201 W. Riverside Drive in Clarksville, 47129.
Contact Information:
Name: Kelley Morgan
Phone: (812) 280-8689
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Beach glass jewelry workshops at
Dunes SP, April 21
Start Date:
4/8/2013
Start Time:
12:00 AM
End Date:
4/8/2013
End Time:
11:59 PM
Event Description
Indiana Dunes State Park will host three beach glass jewelry workshops on Sunday, April 21, at the park’s nature center.
The workshops will teach participants wire-wrapping techniques as they make their own beach glass necklaces or pendants. The workshops will start after a short introduction to wire wrapping presented by park staff. Participants can choose their preferred time. Workshop times are 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. CDT.
Cost is $2 per person. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. The program fee does not include the standard entrance gate fee to the state park.
Support for this program comes from the Friends of Indiana Dunes group. For more information and to register, call (219) 926-1390.
Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.
Contact Information:
Name: Brad Bumgardner
Phone: (219) 926-1390
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Go FishIN in the City with new DNR
program
Event Description
Urban anglers will have more fishing opportunities this year thanks to a new program through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources called Go FishIN in the City.
With the help of local partners, the DNR will stock 5,000 catchable-size channel catfish in the spring and summer, spreading them throughout small lakes in urban areas. Selected lakes are located in city parks that are family friendly, well maintained, and have amenities.
“Many of the better fishing spots tend to be a considerable distance from where a lot of anglers live—in the larger cities,” said DNR fisheries chief Bill James. “Not everyone has the ability to travel long distances to get to a fishing spot, especially kids living in urban areas.”
Go FishIN in the City will debut with a dozen parks in nine Indiana communities: Avon, Carmel, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, New Albany, Terre Haute, and Hobart.
Among the beneficiaries of the new DNR program are places like Shoaff Park Pond in Fort Wayne, Krannert Lake in Indianapolis, and Kiwanis Lake in New Albany.
The catfish are being raised by inmates at Terre Haute’s Federal Correctional Complex as part of a partnership between the DNR and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Specific stocking dates are unknown but the first round of channel catfish will be delivered to Go FishIN in the City lakes during the week of April 15, just in time for the first 2013 Free Fishing Day on April 20, when Indiana’s adult residents do not need a license in order to fish but all other general fishing regulations apply. On all other days not designated a “Free Fishing Day” by the DNR, a fishing license is required and general fishing regulations apply.
“Fishing is a fun, wholesome, healthy outdoor activity that can be enjoyed alone or with family and friends,” James said.
Fisheries biologists will evaluate the success of the program by conducting angler surveys over the summer and fish sampling.
For more information about the Go FishIN in the City program, including information about the parks and fish stockings, visitdnr.IN.gov/fishwild/7508.htm.
Contact Information:
Name: Michelle Cain
Phone: (317) 234-8240
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] April outdoors workshops mark
Terre Haute’s Year of the River
Event Description
Multiple education workshops about various outdoors-related subjects will be offered throughout April in Terre Haute by the Department of Natural Resources as part of the city’s Year of the River Celebration.
The workshops, many of which are free, are education programs presented by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The programs provide professional training and support for educators and volunteers to promote responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Year of the River provides arts, cultural, environmental and educational events that are focused on the Wabash River, and rivers and water as they affect citizens’ lives.
Saturday, April 13: Project WILD, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Offered at the Girl Scouts Program Center in Terre Haute for a $20 per person fee, Project WILD is an international environmental education program dedicated to facilitating an understanding of basic wildlife and ecology concepts. Using standards-based hands-on activities, this workshop focuses on native Indiana wildlife. Participants receive the Project WILD Terrestrial guide and Aquatic guide during the workshop. Participants will leave knowing more about Indiana wildlife, able to discuss humans’ roles in wildlife conservation, and having more comfort replicating workshop activities in their education settings. Register in advance atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Friday, April 19: How to Get Families Fishing, 1 to 4 p.m.
Free for anyone interested in getting families fishing. The site is Dobbs Park in Terre Haute. Participants receive strategies and materials to conduct a family fishing workshop. A basic knowledge of fish and fishing is recommended. Crew captain status is not required. Advance registration is required atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Friday, April 19, Explore Bowhunting, noon to 6 p.m.
Offered for free at the Girl Scouts Program Center in Terre Haute, Explore Bowhunting teaches students how to interact with the natural world by developing basic skills used to bowhunt, focusing on getting close to animals and teaches appreciation of the outdoors. The workshop is geared toward adults who work with children ages 11-17; however, adults who work with younger students also would benefit.
Advance registration is required at dfwed@dnr.in.gov or (317) 234-8440. For more information, contact Amanda Wuestefeld at awuestefeld@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8442.
Saturday, April 20: Family Learn to Fish, 9 to noon, and 2 to 5 p.m.
Free for families at Dobbs Park in Terre Haute. Families learn basic fish biology and get to practice their angling lessons by fishing an area pond. Children should be at least 6 years old. No fishing experience or license is required. All fishing equipment is provided. Advance registration is required atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Saturday, April 27: Project WET, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Project WET is an interdisciplinary water education program. The free, hands-on workshop at the Girl Scouts Program Center in Terre Haute will train educators in activities that cover water-related topics. Materials are balanced, non-biased, supplementary and enhance student learning in all subjects and skill areas. Participants will learn about water's value in our lives and humans’ past and present impact on water. Ideas will be shared about how to teach learned activities. Participants receive the new Project WET Generation 2.0 Activity Guide and access to the Project WET Online Resource Portal. Advance registration is required atdfwed@dnr.IN.gov or (317) 234-8440.
Contact Information:
Name: Diane Day
Phone: (317) 234-8440
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
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