Indiana Young Birders host hike at Salamonie, Sept. 5

Indiana DNR Release:

Head out to the Salamonie Interpretive/ Nature Center on Sept. 5 to take a hike and search for different species of birds one can find on trails near the center.

A birder from the Indiana Audubon Society, Inc., will lend an experienced hand to the search, which starts at 10 a.m. Binoculars will be available for those who don’t have any.

After meeting back at the nature center and tallying the bird count, the group will have a drawing to determine which young birder will win a Kaufman Guide to Birds of North America.

There is no charge for the event. The center is in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area, Highway 105, western Huntington County. The center and gift shop’s hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This building features exhibits, floor-to-ceiling windows in the wildlife viewing area, and staff to answer questions.

The standard gate fee ($5 per in-state car; $7 per car with out-of-state license plates) will be in effect when the gatehouse is open. Call (260) 468-2127 or see dnr.IN.gov/uwis for more information.