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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
1:45 p.m. — Buzzing hat. We’ll create a killer hat 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!
3:45 p.m. — The spider and the fly. Learn how the spider knows the fly is on her web on the pool lawn during the pool safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7 p.m. — Backyard birding. Birding is very popular. Learn some tips and tricks to watching birds tonight at Trails End Shelter.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24
1:45 p.m. — Nature’s ninja. This insect is silent and deadly. Learn more on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. — Jewelweed. You might recognize this beautiful plant found around the park. Meet on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7 p.m. — A study in silence. Join this unique hike for a study in using our senses. We’ll meet at the boat house, where we’ll hike around Kunkel Lake in silence, stopping every so often to use our senses and record our findings. Back at the boat house, we’ll share the sights, sounds and smells we discovered. Bug spray, sunscreen and tennis shoes are recommended. Hike recommended for individuals age 8 and up.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25
1:45 p.m. — Pool break quickie craft. We’ll create an aquarium that you never have to worry about on the pool lawn during today’s pool break. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. — Beautiful blues. Learn more about this beautiful bird on the pool lawn during the pool safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
8 p.m. — The view from above. Meet Naturalist Kate at the base of the fire tower to learn more about these structures and their uses in our history.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26
9:30 a.m. — Up close and personal with pond life. What is lurking beneath the water? Find out this morning as we dig our hands into the lake at the boat house. Please wear old clothes.
11-11:30 a.m. — Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at 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 p.m. — Pool break quickie craft. We’ll create some box turtles today on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
8 p.m. — Evening bison hike. Take a leisurely stroll around the Wildlife Exhibit to view the bison. Along the way, we’ll talk about these giants and their role in history. Meet at the small shelter in front of the Wildlife Exhibit. Bug spray and tennis shoes recommended.

SUNDAY, JUNE 27
11-11:30 a.m. — Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. — Venom! Meet on the pool lawn to learn about venom and the animals that use it. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool.

COMING SOON
July 1 — Patriotic Pops Concert
July 3 — Natural Beauty Art Show. Artists: If you are interested in showing or selling your artwork during the show, contact the Naturalist.