Ouabache State Park Events

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
1:45 p.m. - A Pitcher Catcher. Create your own pitcher plant that really catches flies on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Birding Basics. Birding is a popular outdoor activity. Learn about birding on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Backyard Birding. Learn how to enjoy this popular form of birding. We’ll talk about how to bird first, then we’ll do a little of it ourselves. Meet at Rustic Oak Shelter.

THURSDAY, JULY 23
1:45 p.m. - Weather Scavenger Hunt. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn during the safety check for a quick scavenger hunt. There will be a small prize of the individual that finds the most items. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - A Constellation Myth. Constellations have had a special job throughout the ages. Learn about that job on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Mudpuppies. Meet at the Boat House to learn more about these cool aquatic creatures.

FRIDAY, JULY 24
1:45 p.m. - Intro to the Stars. How much do you know about stars? Learn more about the stars and our sun on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - You and a Shrew. We’ll make a few comparisons today on the pool lawn during the safety check between you and a shrew. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Salamanders, Newts, and Sirens. Meet a few of these amphibians found in Indiana at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.

SATURDAY, JULY 25
9:30 a.m. - Up Close and Personal With Pond Life. Take a look at what is found in the lake by digging in yourself! Meet at the Boat House. Please wear clothing that you won’t mind if they get a little dirty!
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups, are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 - Pool Break Cool Craft. Create your own floral art on the pool lawn today with Naturalist Kate! Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Frog vs. Toad. Do you know the difference between a frog and a toad? Find out as we take a 60 minute hike around Kunkel Lake in search of these amphibians. Hike meets at the Boat House. Tennis shoes, sunscreen, and bug spray are recommended.

SUNDAY, JULY 26
9:30 a.m. - Worship Services. Join us at Campview Shelter for an inspirational service in the beauty of nature.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. - Pool Break Creature Feature. Meet one of Ouabache’s insects during today’s pool break on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can easily re-enter the pool!