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, JULY 28
1:45 p.m. — Our Masked Bandit. Meet on the pool lawn to join Naturalist Kate as she introduces you to the Masked Bandit that roams the campgrounds!
3:45 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!
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 trails to look at for identification. Meet at the Lodge Recreational Building. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray recommended.

THURSDAY, JULY 29
1:45 p.m. — Meet the ring-neck pheasant. You might have seen this beautiful bird hiding in the tall grasses, surrounding 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. — Monarch. These beauties make a magnificent migration in the fall. Learn more about this flying jewel on the pool lawn during the pool safety break. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
7 p.m. — Medical plants. There was no Ibuprofen on the frontier, instead you had to know what plants made good medicine. Meet at the small shelter in front of the Lakeside Shelter to learn more about medicinal plants.

FRIDAY, JULY 30
1:45 p.m. — One nasty bite! Nobody truly likes this little bug. Learn more about mosquitoes and West Nile virus on the pool lawn during the safety break. Swimmers, make sure you get your hand stamped so you can re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. — Our little owl. This little guy only grows to be 8-9 inches tall. Discover the Screech Owl 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.
7:30 p.m. — Howl at the moon. Have you heard yipping and howling late at night and wondered what animal was making all that noise? Join Naturalist Kate at the Campview Shelter to find out more about the coyote!

SATURDAY, JULY 31
9:30 a.m. — Talkin’ turtles. We’ll take a short stroll around the lake beginning at the Boat House while looking and chatting about turtles. Tennis shoes, sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
11 a.m. — Hoosier Quest. Discover! Connect! Explore! Learn more about these great project based programs that you can complete at any of the State Parks and Reservoirs during this 30 minute program. Find out how you can earn certificates, patches, bandanas and more. Get started by meeting at Campview Shelter located in the middle of Campground A!
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!
6:30 p.m. — Campfire story. Meet at Campview Shelter to hear the story of Thirteen Moons on Turtle’s Back by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London around a crackling campfire. We’ll be creating our own calendars after the story.

SUNDAY, JULY 25
11 a.m. — Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. — Pool break. Come out to the pool lawn to decorate a fish to take home during today’s pool safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!