Ouabache State Park events

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
1:45 p.m. - Meet the Cedar Waxwing. You might have seen this beautiful bird eating berries off of the trees here in the park. Find out more about them on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Spiders That Jump. These little spiders have a big jump. Discover the Jumping Spider on the pool lawn during this afternoon’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Arachnophobia! Are you afraid of spiders? Conquer your fear by learning more about these important arachnids at Campview Shelter. Live spiders may be at this program.

THURSDAY, JULY 9
1:45 p.m. - One Pesky Bandit. This little bandit loves to creep into the campground and steal tasty treats. Learn more about them on the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. - Catch This Cat. Found in the depths of Kunkel Lake this cat might bite if your bait is right. Discover more about the channel catfish we have at Ouabache on the pool lawn during this safety break. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Ssssnakes. Some people are terrified of snakes, but they are great for an ecosystem. Learn why people are terrified and why you want one around! Meet at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.

FRIDAY, JULY 10
1:45 p.m. - Fire! Fire can be friend or foe in the forest. Learn more about forest fires on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. - Leapin’ Lizards! Yes, there are lizards here in Indiana. Discover them tonight at Campview Shelter. No live animals will be at this program.

SATURDAY, JULY 11
9:30 a.m. - Terrific Tree Trek. Meet at the trailhead for Trail 3, located in the campground near camp site 32. We’ll talk about trees and their uses as well as some specific trees as we hike Ouabache’s Tree Trail. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended for this program.
11-11:30 a.m. - Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. 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. Check out the cool skull Naturalist Kate has with her today on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
8:00 p.m. - Campfire Story. Join Naturalist Kate at Campview Shelter for the story Owl Moon by Jan Yolen. After the story we’ll make a craft for you to take home!

SUNDAY, JULY 12
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 Quickie Craft. Make a cool creation to take home with you on the pool lawn during the pool’s safety check. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!