What's Up! Wells County

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

What's Up at Ouabache

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 10
1:45 p.m. - Floral Art. Meet on the pool lawn to join Naturalist Kate in creating some beautiful artwork with flowers. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath hours so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Our Flying Jewels. Everyone loves the butterfly. Learn more about these beauties at the Lakeside Shelter.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11
1:45 p.m. - Wolfies. These creepy crawlies can be found all over the park. Learn more about wolf spiders 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. - Invasion of the Plants. Head for the hills, an invasion has begun. Learn more about those pesky invasive plant species you can find in Indiana and learn what you can do to stop the invasion. Meet at Rustic Oak Shelter.

FRIDAY, JUNE 12
1:45 p.m. - Beautiful Blues. These darling birds face some big challenges. Learn about the bluebird 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 as she tours the Campground. She'll have something cool for you to check out!

SATURDAY, JUNE 13
9:30 a.m. - Talkin' Turtles. We'll take a stroll around the Lake beginning at the Boat House while looking and chatting about turtles. 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 Creature Feature. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn to check out a cool skull. 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. - Campfire Story. Meet at the Campview Shelter to hear the story of Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back by Joseph Bruchae and Jonathan London around a crackling campfire. We'll be creating our own calendars after the story.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14
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 a.m. - Pool Break Quickie Craft. Come out to the pool lawn to create an origami tadpole. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!

COMING SOON!
June 20-21: Rendezvous on the Ouabache.
July 4: Natural Beauty Art Show. Artists, if you are interested in showing or selling your artwork during the show, contact the Interpretive Naturalist.

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