Insect program for preschoolers at Salamonie, Aug. 19 and 20

Indiana DNR Release:

The Salamonie Interpretive Center will offer an active and exciting way to learn about nature with your child or grandchild, Aug. 19 and 20.

“I like Insects,” a program designed for youth, ages 2 to 5, will be presented both days, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The program is offered twice to accommodate more children. The time is different from what previously announced.

In this one-and-a-half-hour program, children and their parent or caregiver can enjoy activities focused around insects and their role in the environment. No matter the weather, the program is planned to be both indoors and outdoors, beginning at the Salamonie Interpretive Center. Participants may want to plan to arrive early to explore the exhibit area and gift shop.

Children will pretend to be insects, make a craft and catch insects together.

Parents are asked to register in advance and stay with their child throughout the program. Register by calling the UWIS, (260) 468-2127 or visiting the Salamonie Interpretive Center, 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702. Participants can choose to bring their lunch to eat together after the event.

There is a $2 fee per child for the program. The property entrance fee will be waived for program attendees.

The Salamonie Interpretive Center and Otter Run Tradin’ Post is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This barrier-free building features exhibits, floor-to-ceiling windows in the wildlife viewing area, and staff to answer your questions. The center is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area on Highway 105 in western Huntington County.

Visit the Upper Wabash Reservoirs Interpretive Services www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis for more information about Interpretive Services programs.