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Post by sam on Jun 23, 2011 18:24:10 GMT -5
For immediate release: Jun 23, 2011 Posted by: [DNR] Contact: Marvin McNew Phone: (260) 468-2127 Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov Bison basics at Salamonie Lake seniors lunch, July 11 Individuals age 50 or older are invited to learn about Ouabache State Park and the bison that live there at the July 11 seniors lunch at the Salamonie Interpretive Center. The program kicks off with a meal at 12:30 p.m. The meat dish will be provided by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS). Seniors should bring a dish to pass, their own table service and a $1 donation to help defray the cost of the meat dish. Jennifer Amstutz, interpretive naturalist stationed at Ouabache this summer, will present this program about Ouabache's eight bison and other interesting property features. To help organizers determine the correct amount of meat, those interested should register by calling UWIS at (260) 468-2127 or by visiting the interpretive center at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702. The interpretive center and Otter Run Tradin' Post is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This barrier-free building features exhibits, floor-to-ceiling windows in the wildlife viewing area, and staff to answer questions. The center is located in Lost Bridge West Recreation Area on Highway 105 in western Huntington County. For more information on other UWIS programs, visit www.dnr.IN.gov/uwis.
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