Paul Bunyan forestry for preschoolers at Salamonie, Sept. 8-9

Indiana DNR Release:

Forestry with Paul Bunyan, a program for children ages 2 to 5, will be offered at the Salamonie Interpretive Center, Sept. 8 and 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

This program includes indoor and outdoor activities focusing on the legend of Paul Bunyan and the work that foresters do in Indiana. Participants will make a craft, play lumberjack games and spend time outdoors.

The same program is being offered once each day to accommodate more children.

Participants are welcome to arrive early to enjoy the exhibit area and gift shop, and may bring a lunch to eat together after the event.

Caregivers must remain with their child throughout the program. There is a $2 fee per child. The usual gate fees are waived.

Register by either calling (260) 468-2127 or visiting the Salamonie Interpretive Center, 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

The Salamonie Interpretive Center and Otter Run Tradin’ Post is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. They are located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area on Highway 105 in western Huntington County.

For more on activities from Upper Wabash Reservoirs Interpretive Services (UWIS), see www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.