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Monday, June 22, 2009

What's Happening at Ouabache State Park

Ouabache's interpretive programs are family oriented. Parents and children are encouraged to attend activities together. An adult should accompany children under the age of 10. In the case of inclement weather, all hikes and programs on the pool lawn will meet at the Campview Shelter. Schedule subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
1:45 p.m. - Rap With Raptors. Meet on the pool lawn to learn about the mavericks of our skies. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Wildflower Hunt. Join Naturalist Kate on a hunt for the wildflowers of the season. Learn how to use a guide book and what traits to look at for identification. Meet at the Lodge Recreational Building. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray recommended.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25
1:45 p.m. - Music Talk. If you’re planning on being at tonight’s concert, you’ll want to brush up on your musical knowledge beforehand. During the pool’s safety check, we’ll be learning about the instruments you’ll be seeing tonight on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:00 p.m. - Patriotic Pops Concert. Don’t miss this big event! The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be entertaining us with patriotic music to get us ready for the Fourth of July Holiday. The concert will be held on the large hill located next to the pool. Don’t forget a chair, sunscreen and some bug spray!

FRIDAY, JUNE 26
1:45 p.m. - Nature’s Ninja. Meet Naturalist Kate’s favorite insect today during the pool's safety check on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Roving Interpreter. Be on the lookout for Naturalist Kate and her special canine friend, Hitch, as they wander the campground. Kate and Hitch will be showing you some ways to make your canine friend more comfortable during their stay at Ouabache State Park.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27
9:30 a.m. - Dragons and Damels. These awesome insects provide us with great pest control. Learn about them during a stroll around the Lake. Meet at the Boat House. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Boat House. 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. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn to create your own dragonfly creation. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Going Batty. Are you afraid of bats? Learn why you should love these small, flying mammals by meeting at Lakeside Shelter.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28
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. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn to get a close up look at an insect. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!

COMING SOON!
July 4: Natural Beauty Art Show. Artists, if you are interested in showing or selling your artwork during the show, contact the Interpretive Naturalist.
July 18: Outdoor Cooking Demonstration - pre-register now! $5 program fee.

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