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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Salamonie Lake hosts preschool program about spiders, Aug. 15
From the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:
Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to a fun educational program about spiders at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Aug. 15.
The program runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children and their parent or caregiver will look outdoors for spiders, enjoy a craft and wrap friends in a web. Parents and caregivers are expected to stay with their child throughout the program.
The program starts at the interpretive center, with activities planned both indoors and outdoors. Participants can bring their lunch to eat together afterward.
The program costs $2 per child. The standard property entrance fee will be waived for program attendees.
Participants should register in advance by calling (260) 468-2127 or visiting the interpretive center, 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
Future preschool program dates include Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, and Dec. 12.
See dnr.IN.gov/uwis for information on other programs by the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. Visit UWIS on Facebook at Facebook.com/upperwabash.
Salamonie Lake is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.
Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to a fun educational program about spiders at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Aug. 15.
The program runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children and their parent or caregiver will look outdoors for spiders, enjoy a craft and wrap friends in a web. Parents and caregivers are expected to stay with their child throughout the program.
The program starts at the interpretive center, with activities planned both indoors and outdoors. Participants can bring their lunch to eat together afterward.
The program costs $2 per child. The standard property entrance fee will be waived for program attendees.
Participants should register in advance by calling (260) 468-2127 or visiting the interpretive center, 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.
Future preschool program dates include Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, and Dec. 12.
See dnr.IN.gov/uwis for information on other programs by the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. Visit UWIS on Facebook at Facebook.com/upperwabash.
Salamonie Lake is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Weekend events at Ouabache State Park
Friday, August 10, 2012
- Evening Roving Interpreter — Be on the lookout for your Interpretive Naturalist, Jennifer, at the Main Gate, Campground Control Station, or Campground. Find out what she’s carrying and get event fliers.
- 1:45 pm Pool Break - Creature Feature — What creature is that? Find out what Naturalist Jennifer brought with her today on the Pool Lawn. If you are swimming, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house to re-enter the pool!
- 7:00 pm Hoosier Quest Patch Program — Discover! Connect! Explore! Learn more about these great project- based programs that you can complete at any of the State Parks & Reservoirs. Meet at the Campview Shelter located in the middle of Campground A.
- 8:30 pm Perseid Peak — Join Laura Ainslie for a constellation explanation before heading outside for nature’s own meteor show. Meet at the Campview Shelter in the middle of Campground A, then journey to the open grass area across from the Pool.
- 10:00 am Worship Service — Chris Daughtery from Life Community will be sharing a message at the Campview Shelter located in the middle of Campground A.
- 11:30 am The Best Dam Builder — What do you know about this rodent? Meet on the back patio of the Campview Shelter located in the middle of Campground A.
- 1:45 pm Pool Break - Foxes and Squirrel — Are you quick enough for this potentially wild game? Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house to re-enter the pool!
Friday, August 3, 2012
Free beginner waterfowl hunting workshops offered
From the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering three free waterfowl hunting workshops, two this month and one in October.
All are on Saturdays. The first will be at Farmland Conservation Club (Winchester), Aug. 18, from 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. The second is at Glenns Valley Conservation Club (Martinsville), Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The third is at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (Linton), Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The same material will be covered at all events—there is no need to attend more than one.
The workshops are for novice waterfowl hunters and those who want to try waterfowl hunting for the first time. All ages are welcome.
“We have had a wide range of ages, from 8 to 73,” said DNR waterfowl biologist Adam Phelps. “All beginners are welcome.”
Parents who already hunt waterfowl are welcome to bring children, but the material is tailored for beginners; experienced waterfowl hunters are unlikely to learn much from the workshops.
“We have had well over 100 people at previous events,” Phelps said. “Feedback from participants has been excellent and helped us fine-tune the presentations for this year.”
Partly because of such feedback, this year’s workshops will include some information on duck hunting but focus on goose hunting.
“Canada geese are definitely the easiest place to start hunting waterfowl, because they are abundant, they frequently use private land, and they are easy to identify,” Phelps said.
Presentation topics will include waterfowl hunting regulations; goose and duck identification; and equipment and techniques, including a show-and-tell segment. Waterfowl hunting equipment, including blinds, waders, clothing, decoys and gadgets, will be displayed and discussed.
“Despite all the equipment you can use, we stress that you can hunt geese and ducks with a minimum outlay, so we focus on what you must have,” Phelps said.
All workshops are free, but registration is required. To register for or get more information for the Winchester site, which is at 1464 N 500 W, call Wilbur Wright FWA at (765) 529-9581. For more information on the Martinsville site, which is at 7115 Waverly Road, call Josh Griffin at (812) 526-4891. To register for Martinsville, call (765) 349-2060. For more information on the Goose Pond site, which is 1815 S.R. 59 S in Linton, call Adam Phelps at (812) 334- 1137. To register for Goose Pond, call Goose Pond FWA at (812) 659-9901.
DNR Law Enforcement and Fish & Wildlife personnel will be available to answer questions at all sites. Lunch will be provided at the morning workshops. Goose sausage will be available to sample.Workshops will vary, but all will occur at least partially outdoors. Participants should consider bringing a lawn chair and weather-appropriate clothing (a jacket or raincoat).
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering three free waterfowl hunting workshops, two this month and one in October.
All are on Saturdays. The first will be at Farmland Conservation Club (Winchester), Aug. 18, from 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. The second is at Glenns Valley Conservation Club (Martinsville), Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The third is at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (Linton), Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The same material will be covered at all events—there is no need to attend more than one.
The workshops are for novice waterfowl hunters and those who want to try waterfowl hunting for the first time. All ages are welcome.
“We have had a wide range of ages, from 8 to 73,” said DNR waterfowl biologist Adam Phelps. “All beginners are welcome.”
Parents who already hunt waterfowl are welcome to bring children, but the material is tailored for beginners; experienced waterfowl hunters are unlikely to learn much from the workshops.
“We have had well over 100 people at previous events,” Phelps said. “Feedback from participants has been excellent and helped us fine-tune the presentations for this year.”
Partly because of such feedback, this year’s workshops will include some information on duck hunting but focus on goose hunting.
“Canada geese are definitely the easiest place to start hunting waterfowl, because they are abundant, they frequently use private land, and they are easy to identify,” Phelps said.
Presentation topics will include waterfowl hunting regulations; goose and duck identification; and equipment and techniques, including a show-and-tell segment. Waterfowl hunting equipment, including blinds, waders, clothing, decoys and gadgets, will be displayed and discussed.
“Despite all the equipment you can use, we stress that you can hunt geese and ducks with a minimum outlay, so we focus on what you must have,” Phelps said.
All workshops are free, but registration is required. To register for or get more information for the Winchester site, which is at 1464 N 500 W, call Wilbur Wright FWA at (765) 529-9581. For more information on the Martinsville site, which is at 7115 Waverly Road, call Josh Griffin at (812) 526-4891. To register for Martinsville, call (765) 349-2060. For more information on the Goose Pond site, which is 1815 S.R. 59 S in Linton, call Adam Phelps at (812) 334- 1137. To register for Goose Pond, call Goose Pond FWA at (812) 659-9901.
DNR Law Enforcement and Fish & Wildlife personnel will be available to answer questions at all sites. Lunch will be provided at the morning workshops. Goose sausage will be available to sample.Workshops will vary, but all will occur at least partially outdoors. Participants should consider bringing a lawn chair and weather-appropriate clothing (a jacket or raincoat).
Thursday, August 2, 2012
N-B Video: Norwell football prepares for new season with new No. 1 quarterback
The News-Banner's Paul Beitler talks with Norwell High School senior Nathan Shelton about the 2012 football season. (Video by Paul Beitler)
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Extension calendar
- August 2: State Fair Foods and Horticulture Exhibits Due at County Extension Office, 7-8 AM
- August 3-19: Indiana State Fair
- August 10-12: Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Power Show
- August 11: 4-H Day at the Indiana State Fair
- August 16: Northeast-Purdue Ag Center (NEPAC) Field Day- Columbia City- 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM- Lunch included. (Pesticide Applicator Credits Available)
- August 16: 4-H Fair Review, 4-H association, Council, Leaders of Volunteers, Community Center, 7 PM
- August 20: Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
- August 21: State Fair Projects ready for Pick Up
- August 22: Preserving Nature’s Bounty, 6:30-8:30 PM, 4-H Community Center, $3 Registration due at Noon, Please Call 824-6412 to register
- August 24: 4-H Record Books Due from Leaders for County Award Judging
Ossian Conservation Club releases calendar
August 11 — the Ossian Conservation Club will host the Indiana Bowhunter Association’s Ray Minton Memorial Youth Camp for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana. This will be the 10th year the O.C.C has hosted this event and will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call John Peck at 622-4365.
August 12 — the Ouabache Archers will have a Bow shoot at Ossian Conservation Club. Several new Rinehart 3-D Targets! 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All are welcome.
A Hunter Education class (which is free) will be held at the Ossian Conservation Club on August 18th and 19th, Saturday & Sunday, 2012. The Saturday class will start at 8:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM with a one hour break for lunch. The Sunday class will start at 12:00 PM and run until 4:00 PM. There will be range time at this class if weather permits. You will have to pre-register by calling Mike Pinkerton at (260) 824-0692.
August 26 — the Ossian Conservation Club Shotgun Shooter’s informal Shotgun Shoot, regular clays, middies, Minnies and rabbit targets. 12:00 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. Bring the whole Family. Public is welcome.
August 12 — the Ouabache Archers will have a Bow shoot at Ossian Conservation Club. Several new Rinehart 3-D Targets! 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All are welcome.
A Hunter Education class (which is free) will be held at the Ossian Conservation Club on August 18th and 19th, Saturday & Sunday, 2012. The Saturday class will start at 8:00 AM and end at 5:00 PM with a one hour break for lunch. The Sunday class will start at 12:00 PM and run until 4:00 PM. There will be range time at this class if weather permits. You will have to pre-register by calling Mike Pinkerton at (260) 824-0692.
August 26 — the Ossian Conservation Club Shotgun Shooter’s informal Shotgun Shoot, regular clays, middies, Minnies and rabbit targets. 12:00 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. Bring the whole Family. Public is welcome.
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