Ouabache State Park Events

Interpretive Naturalist: Kate Curless
Office Phone: 824-0926
4930 E. SR 201, Bluffton
OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov

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 will meet at the Campview Shelter. Schedule subject to change.

THURSDAY, JUNE 3
1:30 p.m. — Build a bird. Meet at Trails End Shelter as Naturalist Kate shows you some of the amazing features of our feathered friends. We’ll be creating a little bird for you to take home with you!
3:30 p.m. — What’s that bug. You’ve been seeing the signs for years around the park. Meet at Rustic Oak Shelter to learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer.
7 p.m. — Terrific tree trek. Meet at the trailhead for trail 3, located between campsites 30 and 32, to trek through the woods and learn why trees are so terrific.

FRIDAY, JUNE 4
3:30 p.m. — Stars 101. Red Giants, Blue Supergiants, Main Sequence. Are any of these familiar to you? Meet at Campview Shelter to learn a little more about the stars we might see at tonight’s star party.
8 p.m. — Roving interpreter. Be on the look out for Naturalist Kate in Campgrounds A and B. She’ll have something for you to check out with her.
9:30 p.m. — Star party. Join the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society on the large hill next to the pool for a night of star gazing. A $1 per person donation would be appreciated. Monies go directly to support the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society. *This program is weather dependant and will be cancelled in the case of rain or overcast skies.

SATURDAY, JUNE 5
9 a.m. — Youth fishing derby registration begins. Kids ages 2-15 get in line at the Boat House early to register to be a part of the Youth Fishing Derby. Please bring your own pole. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Youth fishing derby. Grab your pole and start fishing for the big one! Prizes will be awarded for the biggest, smallest, and most fish caught in each of the three age classes! This event was co-sponsored by the Bluffton Optimist Club. Bug spray and sunscreen 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.
1:45 p.m. — Pool break quickie craft. Join Naturalist Kate on the pool lawn to try your hand at fish printing during the pool’s safety check. Bring a light colored T-shirt or you can make one on paper. 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. — Following fox. This sly fellow can be seen hunting fields around this area. Spend a year in the life of a red fox at Campview Shelter.

SUNDAY, JUNE 6
11-11:30 a.m. — Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. — Pool break creature feature. Be sure to check out the skull that Naturalist Kate brings with her today. Program will meet 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!