Hoosier Outdoor Experience

Indiana DNR Release:

WHAT: The Hoosier Outdoor Experience, a first-time event in Indiana with nearly four dozen outdoor recreational activities that participants can try on for size.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27.

WHERE: Fort Harrison State Park, Post Road and 59th Street, Indianapolis

WHY: Research and popular writing have explored the growing disconnect between humans, particularly children, and nature while stressing the importance of reestablishing that natural connection (i.e., Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder). The Hoosier Outdoor Experience bridges that gap by introducing outdoor recreational opportunities to people who are interested in a healthy, active lifestyle but lack information needed to become a participant.

WHO: The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is presented by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, with generous sponsorship support from foundations, businesses and conservation groups.

HOW: The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is a free event, but advance registration is requested (visit www.dnr.IN.gov and click on the Hoosier Outdoor Experience logo to learn how).