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[DNR] Monroe Lake fall geocaching event, Oct. 15
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
Monroe Lake Interpretive Service will host a geocaching event on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Paynetown State Recreation Area.
The event starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Deer Run Shelter. Registration starts at 1 p.m.
There will be a pitch-in dinner at 5 p.m. with prizes awarded from thingy’s Sporting Goods, Laughing Planet, and Bruster’s Ice Cream.The day will end with the Freddie Shaw Band playing blues music from 6–7 p.m. near the nature center.Some of the caches will only be accessible by boat, so bring your canoe, kayak, or motorboat.
Lake Monroe Boat Rental has donated the use of three canoes for the event.
To learn more about the event, call the Paynetown office (812) 837-9546, or go to geocaching.com and enter the cache ID: GC33904.
Contact Information:
Name: David Garner
Phone: (812) 837-9546
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
& Health
[DNR] Halloween fun at Charlestown SP, Oct. 29
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
A day of Halloween fun will be offered at Charlestown State Park on Saturday, Oct. 29.
There will be activities in the campground throughout the day, including pumpkin carving, leaf prints, ghost stories and hikes.
Be sure to bring a pumpkin and pumpkin-carving supplies. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Trick-or-treating hours are 4-6 p.m. in the campground. Be sure to bring candy for any ghosts or ghouls who will be trick or treating, and Halloween decorations for the campsite contest.
Winners of the campsite contest will be judged during trick-or-treating hours. Prizes will be awarded at 6:30 p.m. at the campground benches located between sites 54 and 56.
Those who aren’t camping but still want to participate in the hike, pumpkin carving or leaf prints are welcome.Agenda for Oct. 29:
10 a.m. - An autumn hike on Trail 5 (starting in the campground)
1 p.m. - Pumpkin carving (bring your own pumpkin and carving utensils)
2:30 p.m. -Leaf prints and ghost stories
4-6 p.m. - Trick or treating
6:30 p.m. - Campsite decoration winners announced
The entrance fee is $5 per car for Indiana residents and $7 per car for out-of-state residents. Programs are weather dependent.
Contact Information:
Name: Sally Malone
Phone: (812) 280-9970
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Kids and Families
Seasonal Events
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Family & Health
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Gobble-uns weekend at Lieber SRA, Oct. 22-23
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
Lieber State Recreation Area will host a fun-filled gobble-uns weekend, Oct. 22-23.
Activities will be held at the campground entrance.
Saturday, Oct. 22
10 a.m.–noon: Hayrides / $1 person / meet at the campground parking lot
10 a.m.: Pumpkin decorating with markers / $1 per pumpkin
Noon: Leaf printing T-shirt / participants should bring a T-shirt
1 p.m.: Pumpkin rolling contest
1–4 p.m.: Hayrides / $1 person / meet at the campground parking lot
2 p.m.: Decorate a trick-or-treat bag
3 p.m.: Halloween craft / one per child
5:30–7 p.m.: Trick-or-treating in campground
6:30 p.m.: Campsite-decorating contest judging
7 p.m.: Winners of campsite decorating announced / awardsSunday, Oct. 23
10 a.m.–noon: Hayrides / $1 per person / meet at the campground parking lot
Noon: Hillbilly golf tournament at the nature centerIn case of rain, some programs may be moved to Hilltop Shelter.
The standard $5 entrance fee for Indiana vehicles and $7 fee for out-of-state vehicles will be charged.
Contact Information:
Name: Vicki Albietz
Phone: (765) 795-3552
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Seasonal Events
IN.gov Category:
Family & Health
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Flood hazard maps for White County released
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
Open house is Oct. 11
Preliminary flood hazard maps for White County have been released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to the DNR and county officials.
When final, the maps will show flood risk throughout the county and determine whether property owners, with a federal or federally insured loan, are required to carry flood insurance.
The first new such documents for the county in 23 years came as the result of FEMA, DNR, and the county completing an extensive multi-year study of the area’s floodplains using state-of the-art technologies and risk-modeling techniques.These flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) identify property as having high, moderate or low flood risk. In addition to affecting property owners, FIRMs allow community planners, engineers, permit officials, builders, and others to determine if, where and how new structures and developments should be built.
The preliminary maps may be viewed at: www.floodmaps.IN.gov/ (you may experience a long download time).
An open house will be held in Monticello, on Oct. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the White County Courthouse Basement Conference Room, 110 North Main Street, for those who would like to learn more about how this new mapping may affect them. Stations will be set up for property owners to review the maps and discuss any concerns with engineers who are knowledgeable with the map development process. There will be no formal presentation at the open house.
Additional stations will be available during this time for property owners to obtain information and discuss any concerns regarding flood insurance or related issues with knowledgeable staff from DNR.
A 90-day public comment period will start at a date to be announced by FEMA after the public meeting. During that period, property owners can submit appeals and protests. Once the feedback is received and addressed, the maps are expected to be adopted in 2012, when the new insurance requirements will take effect.
The White County project is part of FEMA’s larger effort to modernize the nation’s aging flood maps to reflect the most current flood risks and areas of recent growth.
Location Information:
White County
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Public Meetings
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
EPA Announces Funding to Restore Lake Michigan and Put People Back to Work
EPA Provides More than Half a Million Dollars for Muskegon Area Project
(Muskegon, Michigan – October 5, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced $592,400 in funding for a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative project in Huron Manistee National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service project will help to restore Lake Michigan and put people back to work, using a conservation corps model to hire unemployed workers to improve habitat.
The project was selected from 44 proposals totaling almost $25 million, which were submitted in response to a $6 million challenge that EPA issued in August to encourage federal agencies to sign up unemployed workers to implement restoration projects in federally-protected areas, on tribal lands and in Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes Basin. To qualify for funding, each project is required to provide jobs for at least 20 unemployed people.
“The tremendous response to EPA’s challenge underscores the large backlog of Great Lakes restoration projects that are ready to be implemented and the strong support that exists for using a conservation corps model to get the job done,” said Susan Hedman, EPA Great Lakes National Program Manager, today in Muskegon. “This week, EPA is announcing a total of eight restoration projects worth $6.6 million as part of this challenge. Each project will produce immediate, direct ecological benefits and will help to put unemployed people back to work.”
The projects on the Huron-Manistee include habitat restoration for several threatened or endangered species, including the Karner blue butterfly, the piping plover, the Kirtland’s warbler and the Massasagua rattlesnake. Two other projects on the forest will address non-native invasive species and stream bank stabilization.
“These funds will help us accomplish very important work in protecting critical habitats on the Forests, while at the same time helping Michigan’s economy through temporary employment and contracted work,” said Barry Paulson, Forest Supervisor of the Huron-Manistee.
Selected projects will advance the goals and objectives of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan, developed by EPA with 15 other federal agencies in 2010. The action plan, which covers FY 2010 through 2014, ensures accountability by including measures of progress and benchmarks for success over the next three years. It calls for aggressive efforts to address five urgent priority “Focus Areas”:
• Cleaning up toxics and areas of concern.
• Combating invasive species.
• Promoting near-shore health by protecting watersheds from polluted run-off.
• Restoring wetlands and other habitats.
• Tracking progress, education and working with strategic partners.
More information on selected projects is available at www.glri.us Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser.
Indiana Waterfowl & Migratory Game Birds Hunting
HUNTING GUIDE INDEX
Introduction | Deer | Furbearers | Game birds | Hunting Seasons
Small Game | Waterfowl & Migratory Birds | Wild Turkey
Migratory game birds include:
rails
dove
moorhens
woodthingy
snipe
teal
Canada goose
Migratory game bird and waterfowl hunting dates are set by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with Indiana and other states.
2011 Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Regulations
2011-12 Waterfowl Seasons
Falconry Seasons
HIP Registration
Waterfowl Counts
Where to Hunt in Indiana
Restrictions
No person shall take migratory game birds:
With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fishhook, poison, drug, explosive or stupefying substance.
From a sink box (a low, floating device, having a depression affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water).
From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor-driven land conveyance, or any aircraft, except that paraplegics and single or double amputees of the legs may take from any stationary motor vehicle or stationary motor-driven land conveyance.
By the use or aid of live decoys. All live, tame or captive ducks and geese shall be removed for a period of 10 consecutive days prior to hunting, and confined within an enclosure which substantially reduces the audibility of their calls and totally conceals such tame birds from the sight of migratory waterfowl.
By driving, rallying or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance or any sail boat to put them in the range of the hunters.
By the aid of baiting, or on or over any baited area, if the person knows or reasonably should know that the area is baited. Baiting includes the placing of corn, wheat or other grain, salt, or other feed to serve as a lure or attraction for migratory game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. It is a separate offense to place or direct placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for the purpose of causing or allowing hunters to take or attempt to take birds by the aid of bait or over a baited area. A baited area is considered to be baited for 10 days after complete removal of any bait. The maximum federal penalties are: for hunting over bait: $15,000/6 months jail; placing bait: $100,000/1 year jail.
Dove Hunting and Baiting
Waterfowl Hunting and Baiting
With a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal without disassembling the gun, so its total capacity does not exceed three shells.
By the use or aid of recorded or electrically amplified bird calls or sounds, or recorded or electrically amplified imitations of bird calls or sounds.
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License and Stamp Requirements
Anyone hunting migratory gamebirds (ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, doves, woodthingy, sora, snipe) must have an Indiana hunting license and a HIP registration number. An Indiana waterfowl stamp privilege, purchased through a local retailer (see page 1), is also required for hunting ducks and geese. A game bird habitat stamp also is required to hunt mourning doves.
Licenses and stamp privileges are available from retailers and most Department of Natural Resources properties throughout the state.
Commemorative (traditional) waterfowl stamps do not convey hunting privileges. Additionally, anyone 16 years old or older must have a signed Federal duck stamp when hunting ducks and geese. Landowners or lessees, hunting on farmed land they own or lease, need to get a a Federal duck stamp when hunting waterfowl, and a free HIP registration number (call 1-866-671-4499 for a HIP number). Order federal duck stamps by calling 1-800-782-6724 or by visiting the federal duck stamps website and following the directions to the proper links.
Waterfowl Hunting on State Areas
Be sure to check at area headquarters concerning open hunting areas and other special regulations that are in effect on all fish and wildlife areas and reservoirs.
Reserved waterfowl hunts will be held at Goose Pond, LaSalle, Kingsbury, Hovey Lake, Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife areas, Lake Monroe and Brookville Reservoir. Reserved Hunt Information and applications are available online.
For more information concerning waterfowl hunting on state-owned properties, contact the property.
Non-Toxic Shot
Hunters are required to use approved nontoxic shot while hunting all waterfowl. As of this printing, non-toxic shots currently approved for use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are bismuth-tin, tungsten-iron (two types), tungsten-polymer, tungsten-matrix, tungsten-bronze, tungsten-tin-bismuth, tungsten-tin-iron-nickel, tungsten-nickel-iron, tungsten-iron-copper-nickel, tungsten-tin-iron and steel shot. Copper-plated, zinc chromate-plated, 2 zinc chloride-plated and nickel-plated steel shot is approved as long as the plating represents less than one percent of the shot’s weight. Lead shot plated with copper, nickel or other material does not qualify. It is illegal to possess shells loaded with anything other than approved nontoxic shot while hunting ducks, geese and coots anywhere in the state. Additional shot restrictions may be in place at select state fish and wildlife areas. For details, check with the property where you plan to hunt.Shell Capacity Limit
It is illegal to hunt migratory birds (ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, doves, woodthingy, sora, snipe) with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler that cannot be removed without disassembling the gun. It is illegal to use a shotgun larger than 10-gauge.
Hunting from a Boat
Migratory game birds may be hunted from a motorboat provided it is beached, resting at anchor, tied to a stationary object, or without motion other than that imparted by wind and current acting upon the hull, or due to hand-operated oars or paddles.
Identification Requirements
While in the field or traveling from the field to your home, migratory game birds in your possession must have one fully feathered wing or head attached to the carcass for identification purposes.
Wanton Waste
All migratory game birds killed or crippled shall be retrieved, if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field. You may retrieve dead or injured birds by hand or from a motorboat under power, but crippled birds may not be shot from a boat under power or in motion due to motor power.
Shooting Hours
Shooting hours for geese and ducks are 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Shooting hours may vary at some DNR properties. Check property regulations before hunting.
Ohio River Regulations
Indiana waterfowlers must have an Indiana hunting license and appropriate stamps and hunt only when the waterfowl season is open in Indiana when hunting the Indiana shoreline of the Ohio River, including tributaries and embayments. Hunting from the mainstem (only) of the Ohio River can be with either state’s hunting license and appropriate stamp(s) and must be during the open season in the state for which you are licensed. A person hunting on the Ohio River in Kentucky embayments, tributaries, islands, and along the Kentucky shoreline must have a Kentucky hunting license and appropriate stamp(s) and hunt only when the waterfowl season is open in Kentucky.Shipping Migratory Birds
No person shall ship migratory game birds unless the package is marked on the outside with: (a) the name and address of the person sending the birds, (b) the name and address of the person to whom the birds are being sent, and (c) the number of birds, by species, contained in the package.
Report Bird Bands
All waterfowl hunters are urged to report bird bands to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Call 1-800-327-BAND (1-800-327-2263). During the hunting season, operators are on duty 8 am to 4:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday. You may also report the bands by visiting www.reportband.gov/. Band information is used in the management of waterfowl populations, and assists biologists in providing optimum hunting opportunities where possible.
State and Federal Regulation Reminders
All persons hunting ducks and geese in Indiana must have an Indiana hunting license and a signed Indiana Migratory Waterfowl Stamp and a HIP validation number. Additionally, all persons 16 years or older must have a signed federal duck stamp to hunt waterfowl. Federal migratory bird hunting stamps are available at most post offices. State waterfowl stamps are available from many hunting and fishing license vendors.
Indiana enforces all federal migratory bird laws. Any violation of any provision of any state law regarding any federally protected migratory bird is also a violation of federal law.
Migratory game birds may be hunted from a motorboat provided it is beached, resting at anchor, tied to a stationary object, or without motion other than that imparted by wind and current acting upon the hull, or due to hand-operated oars or paddles.
You may retrieve dead or injured birds by hand or from a motorboat under power, but crippled birds may NOT be shot from a boat under power or in motion due to motor power.
While in the field or traveling from the field to your home, migratory game birds in your possession must have one fully feathered wing or head attached to the carcass for identification purposes.
All migratory game birds killed or crippled shall be retrieved, if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field.
No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds are tagged by the hunter with the following information:
The hunter’s signature.The hunter’s address.The total number of birds involved, by species.
The dates such birds were killed.
No person or business shall receive or have in custody any migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are properly tagged
Migratory bird hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP)
Licensed hunters in Indiana must register with the National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) before they hunt ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, doves, woodthingy, sora, snipe.
Hunters must register for a HIP number online or over the phone and provide the information requested. After registering, the hunter is given a validation number to record on his or her license. This number is valid from the date of registration through the close of the last current migratory bird hunting season. Lifetime license holders must also register with HIP. Resident landowners and tenants who hunt on their own land must also now register with HIP.
Hunters need only register once each season, not each time they hunt. In addition to providing their name and address, hunters are asked questions designed to identify which species they hunted last year and, in some cases, the number of birds they harvested.
HIP is a joint effort between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife agencies. The program is designed to improve harvest estimates for migratory game birds nationwide. Once the harvest information is gathered, the information is used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and states to ensure that decisions regarding hunting seasons are soundly based on scientific evidence.
[DNR] Inaugural courthouse preservation report finished
Start Date:
10/5/2011
End Date:
10/5/2011
Entry Description
The state’s Courthouse Preservation Advisory Commission has completed its report on Indiana’s 83 historic courthouses still in county use and submitted it to the General Assembly.The report is the first comprehensive study of Indiana courthouses, their value to the communities they serve, their condition, and the needs of the people who use and work in them. The report was commissioned by the General Assembly as part of the tasks of the Commission appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2008.
The report’s findings are based in part on responses to detailed surveys sent to county commissioners, building superintendents and judges.The Commission evaluated the importance of preserving courthouses and the economic benefits they offer to counties and county seats. The report found the courthouses to be widely valued by the public as community landmarks and sources of local identity. They also found that the presence of courthouses in county seats encourages economic investment.
Survey results indicated that while most Indiana courthouses are in stable condition, many counties need to rehabilitate their buildings, engage in regular maintenance, and provide more space.
The Commission offers 14 recommendations for the General Assembly, state agencies, counties and preservation advocates that could promote better awareness of the courthouses and provide for their future needs.
The 99-page report opens with a forward by Chief Justice Randall Shepard, who chairs the Commission. It is richly illustrated with more than 100 full-color photos of all the state’s historic courthouses and can be accessed at www.in.gov/dnr/historic/.The 12-member Commission is also composed of three county commissioners, a county judge, a professional engineer, a professional architect, an architectural historian, the executive director of a community foundation, the president of Indiana Landmarks, the executive director of the Indiana Office of Rural and Community Affairs, and the director of the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
Training Schedule. RE: Indiana DNR
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Go fishing
Crew Captain Workshops
Crew Captain workshops are for adults (e.g. educators and youth leaders) to learn about fish ecology, Indiana's aquatic ecosystems, fish management in Indiana, basic angling skills, and angler ethics. Participants will become Crew Captains and can then take this knowledge and these skills to their classrooms and community. Crew Captains also can receive educational materials and fishing equipment to implement the program.
No fishing experience is needed and no fishing license is required during Go fishing workshops. All fishing equipment will be provided. Workshop is free but pre-registration is required. To register, email NREC at nrec@dnr.IN.gov or call 317-562-1338.
For questions on the details of the workshop, email Clint Kowalik (Go fishing Coordinator) at gofishin@dnr.in.gov.
Thursday, October 13
Indianapolis, NREC, Fort Harrison State Park, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, November 17
Indianapolis, NREC, Fort Harrison State Park, 9:00 – 4:00 pm
Family Learn to Fish Workshops
Family Learn to Fish are workshops for families on the 3rd Saturday of most months. Families will learn a little fish biology and some basic fishing skills at NREC. Participants will then have the opportunity to practice by fishing at Delaware Lake at Fort Harrison SP.
No fishing experience is needed and no fishing license is required. All fishing equipment will be provided. Workshop is free but pre-registration is required. To register for Family Learn to Fish, contact the NREC at nrec@dnr.IN.gov or 317-562-1338.
October 15, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Indianapolis, NREC, Fort Harrison State Park, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hoosier Riverwatch
Healthy Water Healthy People
Hoosier Riverwatch and Project WET are teaming up to deliver this workshop focused on raising awareness and understanding about water quality and its relationship to personal, public and environmental health. It will help educators address science standards through interactive activities that interpret water quality concepts and promote diverse learning styles with foundations in the scientific method. Cost is FREE but pre-registration is required. Participants will receive both the Educators Guide and Field Monitoring Manual, a $40.00 value.
Friday, October 7
United Water Belmont Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, Indianapolis. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is FREE; however, pre-registration is required by October 2. To register, go to tinyurl.com/ECWAworkshop. If you have additional questions, please contact the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317-562-1338. Lunch will be provided.
Friday, October 21
Science Central, Fort Wayne, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The workshop is FREE, however pre-registration is required. To register, contact Matt Jones at 260-484-5848 or matt.jones@in.nacdnet.net.
Project Learning Tree
PLT Early Childhood Environmental Experiences
Developed with preschool educators and early childhood specialists, Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood includes over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play and exploration and is specifically designed for educators who work with children ages three to six.
Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons. An accompanying music CD features songs from children's musician Billy B. Brennan that encourages children to sing, dance, and move.
Participants will receive the PLT Early Childhood Experiences guide and CD.
Saturday, October 8th
Centerville, Cope Environmental Center, 8:30 am - noon
To register, contact Donna Rogler at plt@dnr.in.gov or 317-549-0354. There is a $25 fee for this workshop and checks should be made out to IFEF/PLT.
PLT PreK-8 Basic Workshops
PLT uses the forest as a "window to the world," helping young people gain an awareness and knowledge of the world around them and their place within it. PLT activities are hands-on interdisciplinary lessons that integrate easily into all subject areas. They are correlated to both state and national educational standards, useful to formal and non-formal educators from pre-school through high school.
Wednesday, Oct 26 2011
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa (near Brown County State Park), 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
Participants will receive the PLT Prek-8 curriculum guide and supplementary material. Lunch is also included. The registration fee is $32. To register or for more information, call 888-988-2839 x 22 or email: registrar@campranchoframasa.org
Please come prepared to do activities outdoors.
Project WET
Healthy Water Healthy People Workshops
This workshop is focused on raising awareness and understanding about water quality and its relationship to personal, public and environmental healthy. It will help educators address science standards through interactive activities that interpret water quality concepts and promote diverse learning styles with foundations in the scientific method. Lunch will be provided thanks to a generous sponsorship from United Water and Indy Parks. Participants will receive the Healthy Water Healthy People Educators Guide and the Field Monitoring Manual (a $40 value) as well as other take-home items.
Friday, October 7
United Water Belmont Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, Indianapolis. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is FREE; however, pre-registration is required by October 2. To register, go to tinyurl.com/ECWAworkshop. If you have additional questions, please contact the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317-562-1338. Lunch will be provided.
Friday, October 21
Science Central, Fort Wayne, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The workshop is FREE, however pre-registration is required. To register, contact Matt Jones at 260-484-5848 or matt.jones@in.nacdnet.net.
Project WILD
Project WILD Terrestrial Workshops
Project WILD is an international environmental education program dedicated to facilitating an understanding of basic wildlife and ecology concepts. Using standards-based hands-on activities, this workshop will focus on the native Indiana wildlife that spends most of its time on land. Participants will receive the Project WILD Terrestrial guide as part of the workshop. (The Project WILD Aquatic guide is available only through a Project WET/Project WILD Combo Workshop.) Upon completion, participants should know more about Indiana wildlife, be able to discuss humans’ roles in wildlife conservation, and be comfortable replicating workshop activities in their own education settings.
Saturday, October 15
Dobbs Park Nature Center, Terre Haute, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To register, contact Carissa Lovett at Dobbs Park Nature Center at (812)877-1095 or carissa.lovett@terrehaute.in.gov by October 6. There is a $20 fee for this workshop.
Flying WILD Bird Education Workshop
Similar in format to Project WILD, Flying WILD focuses on bird ecology, adaptations, behavior, conservation, and basic identification in the field. Upon completion of the workshop, participants should be more comfortable using binoculars, be aware of bird-related citizen science opportunities appropriate for classrooms or nature centers, and know what to look for in order to identify a bird in the field or at a feeder. As part of the workshop, participants will receive the Flying WILD activity guide.
Thursday, October 20
Bradford Woods, Martinsville. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To register, contact Brenda Hendrix at (765)349-2060 or bhendrix@morgancounty.in.gov by October 13. There is a $20 fee for this workshop.
Saturday, November 12
Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, time TBD
To register, contact Cool Creek at 317-774-2500 by November 3. There is a $20 fee for this workshop.[DNR] Fort Harrison State Park multi-use trail to be dedicated Oct. 7
Start Date:
10/5/2011
End Date:
10/5/2011
Entry Description
A new multi-use trail at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis for mountain bikers and hikers will be dedicated and officially opened during a ceremony at the park on Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.
The event will be held near the park office and the trailhead. The public is invited. No gate fee will be charged for those attending the event.
The trail was designed and the trail builders led by Hoosier Mountain Bike Association vice president Mike Hufhand. HMBA volunteers donated 4,000 hours of time working on trail construction. Called the Schoen Creek Trail, the park’s new feature is approximately 3 miles long.“These folks (HMBA) are great partners in trail design and construction,” said Ginger Murphy, assistant director for stewardship for DNR State Parks & Reservoirs. “They build trails that are sustainable, trails designed to handle to runoff from rainfall without erosion and trails that can be used for years to come.”HMBA president Paul Arlinghaus praised the work of volunteers in completing the project."The amazing thing is that all the work done to build the trail was done by volunteers,” Arlinghaus said. “HMBA counts on volunteers and donations to build great trails throughout the state."Murphy said common courtesy will be required between hikers and mountain bikers for the multi-use trail to work properly and asked users to avoid the trail on muddy days.
An additional 4 miles will be constructed and opened in the Lawrence Creek area of the park over course of the next year.
The state park is at 5753 Glen Road (E. 59th Street and N. Post Road) in Indianapolis. The office phone number is (317) 591-0904. Gate admission is normally $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 per out-of-state vehicle per day.
Contact Information:
Name: Ginger Murphy
Phone: (317) 232-4143
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
MEDIA CONTACT: Peter Cassell, 312-886-6234, 312-859-9614 (cell), cassell.peter@epa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 11-OPA093
Great Lakes Week Events Scheduled For Detroit, Oct. 11-14
CHICAGO – (Oct. 3, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Great Lakes Week Sponsors organized a week of activities focused on highlighting Great Lakes protection and restoration, identifying emerging issues, and charting a path forward for further progress. Gathering the annual meetings and conferences of various organizations in one place, makes this one of the most wide-ranging Great Lakes summits in history.Detroit Public Television will broadcast the week’s events live at www.greatlakesnow.org. To get access to the feed for broadcast on your station contact Peter Cassell at cassell.peter@epa.gov for details or visit the same site. If you do not live in Metro Detroit, you can still participate by tweeting questions to @camerondavisepa with hashtag #AskGLW or posting them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/epagreatlakes. Select questions will be featured at the Great Lakes Week Panel and Town Hall.The following meetings and events are scheduled, locations are provided:
October 11
• Great Lakes Commission Press Conference (Book Cadillac).
• Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).
• International Joint Commission – Science Advisory Board Lake Erie Public Meeting (Wayne State University).October 12
• Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).
• International Joint Commission – Special Workshop: “Progress Since 1987” (Wayne State University).
• GLRI Task Force Meeting (Closed Press – Wayne State University).
o Announcements will follow during the Joint Session.
• Great Lakes Week Joint Press Conference (Wayne State University).
o 12:15 p.m., Conference Room E, McGregor Conference Center.
• Great Lakes Week Joint Session (Wayne State University) – Open to Public.
o Media check in at 12:50 p.m.
o Keynote presentations and video:
Cameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator for the Great Lakes.
Lisa P. Jackson, EPA Administrator and Great Lakes Interagency Task Force Chair.
Frank Ettawageshik, Executive Director, United Tribes of Michigan.
Matthew Cullen, COO of Rock Enterprises.
o Binational Report and Public Forum with senior officials from EPA and Environment Canada
Susan Hedman, EPA Regional Administrator and Great Lakes National Program Manager
Michael Goffin, Great Lakes Regional Director, Environment Canada.
o IJC Special Presentation to the Joint Session.
o Great Lakes Week Panel and Town Hall.
Cameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator for the Great Lakes.
Michael Goffin, Great Lakes Regional Director, Environment Canada.
Lana Pollack, U.S. Section Chair, International Joint Commission.
Pierre Trepanier, Commissioner, Canadian Section, International Joint Commission.
Dr. Carol Miller, Wayne State University (Moderator).
Prof. Marcia Valiente, University of Windsor (Moderator).
• Great Lakes Week Welcome Reception hosted by the Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition (Detroit Institute of Art) – Separate registration for reception required.
October 13
• International Joint Commission Biennial Meeting (Wayne State University).
• 7th Annual Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition Conference (Book Cadillac).
• U.S. Areas of Concern Program Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).
o Keynote: Rachel Jacobson, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior.
• Former Vice President Al Gore’s Special Presentation to the International Joint Commission Biennial Meeting (Wayne State University).
o Outside recording not allowed, live feed will be available online.
• Healing Our Waters Poster Happy Hour and Great Laker Awards (Book Cadillac).
• International Joint Commission walking tour of the Detroit River (Leaves from Wayne State University).
• Boat tour aboard the Detroit Princess (Leaves from the Detroit Riverfront at 7 p.m. sharp) – Separate registration required.October 14
• International Joint Commission Biennial Meeting (Wayne State University).
• 7th Annual Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition Conference (Book Cadillac).
o Messages from Members of Congress and the U.S. Senate.
• U.S. Areas of Concern Program Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).The addresses of the locations for the events and meetings are:
• Wayne State University Community Arts Auditorium/McGregor Memorial Conference, 495 W. Ferry.
• Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, 1114 Washington Blvd.
• Detroit Institute of Art, 5200 Woodward Ave.
• Detroit Princess, 201 Civic Center Drive.For more information on Great Lakes Week, how to register for events and a more detailed schedule visit www.glri.us/glweek.html.
For more on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative visit www.glri.us.
Fish & Wildlife > Hunting & Trapping Information > Reserved Hunt Information Reserved Hunt Information
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources offers several different reserved hunts each year. Listed below is general information about the hunts and the registration process. Please note: specific information about the hunts are subject to change. Information will be updated on this page as it becomes available and you can subscribe to this page by clicking the "Subscribe for e-mail updates" link at the top of the page and you will receive an email when this page is updated. You can also sign up for Wild Bulletin to receive emails with the latest information regarding reserved hunts, and other important fish and wildlife information.
Register for a Reserved Hunt
View Draw Results
Important information about reserved hunts
An applicant must possess a valid hunting license for the species they intend hunt in order to apply for the hunt.
Once you have submitted your application for a hunt, you cannot change your application. If you need to update your contact information, please log back into the reserved hunt system and update your contact information.
After you have submitted your application, PRINT or SAVE your confirmation page. You should also receive a confirmation email, if you have provided a valid email address. (Check your junk mail folder).
Once you have applied, you can double check by logging back into the reserved hunt system. If you log back into the reserved hunt system and a hunt choice is still in the drop-down box, which means you did not successfully apply. The system will not allow you to apply for the same hunt more than once. So, if the hunt shows up in your drop-down box, then you need to apply.
All reserved hunt draw results will be posted online approximately one week after the deadline has passed.
FAQs about the reserved hunt system
General information about hunt opportunities
2011 Fairbanks Landing Deer Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from Sept. 1-30.
Successful hunters will be chosen for opening weekend of deer firearm season and allowed to hunt both Nov. 12 and 13. Successful hunters will not be able to bring a partner.
Draw results will be posted online.
2011 Deer Creek Deer Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from August 22 - September 9, 2011
Applicants must possess a license to hunt deer in order to apply.
Applicants may register for up to 3 dates. Successful applicants will be chosen for one date range. The hunts dates available are Oct. 1-3, Oct. 7-10, Oct. 14-17, Oct. 21-24, Oct. 28-31, Nov. 4-7, Nov. 11-14, Nov. 18-21, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-5, Dec. 9-12, Dec. 16-19, Dec. 23-27, Dec. 30-Jan. 2, 2012.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Results will be posted online up to one week after the deadline to apply.
2011 Deer Creek Upland (rabbit, quail or woodthingy) Game Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from August 22 - September 9, 2011
Applicants must possess a license to hunt small game in order to apply.
Applicants may register for up to 3 dates. Successful applicants will be chosen for one date. The hunts dates available are: Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Dec. 24, Dec. 31.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Results will be posted online up to one week after the deadline to apply.
Dove Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online from July 1-31, 2011
Don't forget, hunters must possess a Game Bird Habitat Stamp when hunting doves (those that have lifetime licenses or youth hunt/trap licenses do not need to purchase the stamp since it's included in the license).
Non-toxic shot is required at all DNR properties, including reservoir properties.
Applicants may choose the property but dates will be assigned to successful applicants.
Properties: Bluegrass, Jasper-Pulaski, Kankakee, Kingsbury, LaSalle, Pigeon River, Willow Slough, and Winamac Fish and Wildlife areas, and Mississinewa and Salamonie reservoir properties. (Roush Lake FWA and Hardy Lake will not be in the drawing this year).
Successful applicants may bring one hunting partner.
Draw results will be posted online.
Military/Refuge Firearm Deer Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online.Properties: Big Oaks NWR, Camp Atterbury JMTC, Muscatatuck (muzzleloader only), and Naval Support Activity (Crane; must be 14 years of age or older by November 13, 2011).
Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Any military area deer hunt may be cancelled or rescheduled upon short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is cancelled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online
If you have questions regarding the military/refuge hunts, please call the Deer Hotline at (812) 334-3795 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. This is not a toll free call.
Military/Refuge Archery Deer Draw Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online.Properties: Big Oaks NWR, Muscatatuck, Newport.
Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Any military area deer hunt may be cancelled or rescheduled upon short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is cancelled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online
If you have questions regarding the military/refuge hunts, please call the Deer Hotline at (812) 334-3795 from 8:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays. This is not a toll free call.
Youth Firearm Deer Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Muscatatuck
Must be age 15 or younger on the date of the hunt (Nov 27, 2011)
Pheasant Draw Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - October 2, 2011.
*November 25 reserved for youth only (17 and younger). Do not apply for this date if you are 18 or older.
Applicants do not choose a property, but they do select a date. Properties are assigned to successful applicants.
Hunt dates will be: Nov. 4, 5, 9, 12, 16, 20, 25 (youth only); Dec 3, 10, and 17.
Successful applicants may bring up to two hunting partners.
Draw results will be posted online up to 1 week after the drawing.
Put-and-take Pheasant Hunts
Hunts are available online beginning September 1, 2011 and they are first-come, first-served.
Reservations are accepted online until midnight of November 26, 2011
Hunters can select the date, property, and property location for the hunt.
The cost is $15 per person and the bag limit is two birds of either sex. A hunter filling his/her limit in the put-and-take hunt may not take any more pheasant that day.
PRINT your confirmation page once you submit your reservation(s). You will also receive a confirmation email once your reservation(s) have been successfully submitted. No refunds will be given.
State Park Deer Reduction Draw Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Important Deer Reduction Information.
If applicants wish to apply with a hunting partner(s), the primary applicant must have their partner’s hunting license number and date-of-birth when applying. Applicants must be 18 years of age by the date of the hunt, and must possess the proper licenses to hunt deer in order to apply. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot change your information.Applicants are allowed to apply for themselves, and up to two hunting partners.
Each applicant may only appear on one application per hunt (i.e., you cannot be listed as a primary applicant AND a buddy for the same hunt).
Preference will be given to those who have successfully completed a Hunter Education course.
Draw results will be posted online.
For successful applicants, deer harvested at a State Park Reduction Hunts are in addition to regular deer season bag limits. You do not need to purchase additional licenses to harvest deer if participating in the reduction hunt.
For questions regarding State Park Deer Reduction Hunts, please contact please contact State Parks and Reservoirs at (317) 232-4200.
State Park Goose Reduction Draw Hunt
Information regarding 2011 goose reductions will be posted sometime this fall.
Applicants, buddies, and stand-by hunters must be Indiana Residents and be 18 by the date of the first annual state park reduction hunt.
Participants may bring up to three buddies to hunt with; they are not required to be on the application.
Hunters need to enter their valid hunting license number to apply.
Apprentice licenses are not applicable.
Hunters can select which parks and dates to be drawn for.
A stand-by drawing will be conducted each day. Any spots remaining unfilled by drawn hunters 90 minutes before local sunrise will be open for public stand-by drawing.
PRINT your confirmation page once you submit your application. You will also receive a confirmation email once your application has been successfully submitted.
Draw results will be posted online up to a week after the deadline to apply.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Wild Turkey Draw Hunt
2011 Turkey Draw Results posted
Applications will be accepted online from January 14 to March 27, 2011.
Turkey hunts will be offered at 18 DNR properties and two National Wildlife Refuges.
Applicants are allowed to apply for one property, and choose from the available dates for that property.
Draw results will be posted online.
Waterfowl Draw Hunt
Applications are typically accepted online from Sept. 5-25, 2011.
Applicants may choose up to five property and date combinations. Successful applicants will be chosen for one of their five property and date choices.
Draw results will be posted online
[DNR] Summer fish kill on St. Joe pinned on pathogens
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
An investigation into the cause of a summer fish kill on the St. Joseph River near Elkhart and Mishawaka has concluded the cause was a combination of fish pathogens.
“Our test results show pathogens, and not pollution, were the primary cause of death for several hundred common carp,” said Bill James, chief of fisheries for the Department of Natural Resources.The fish die-off, which occurred in July and August, triggered a joint investigation by the DNR, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), and the Elkhart County Health Department.
The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Purdue University tested tissue samples and found that in addition to bacterial and parasite issues, the carp were suffering the effects of a pathogen know as Koi herpes virus (KHv).
Unusually warm weather also is believed to be a contributing factor.
“The carp that died were pushed beyond their normal defense limits by rapidly rising water temperatures, bacteria, parasites, and ultimately the Koi herpes virus,” James said.Indiana State Veterinarian Dr. Bret D. Marsh said, “The pathogens involved in this case are specific to selected species of fish and are not an imminent health threat to other fish in the river. Neither are they a source of health problems in people if fish taken from the river are eaten.”Marsh added that the Koi herpes virus was not identified previously in Indiana waters but was found in many of the fish collected in this case.The investigation shows the dynamic nature of life in rivers and the uncertainty for stable and apparently healthy fish populations. KHv is on the world watch list because it is known to cause significant losses in wild populations and captive environments where specially bred carp, commonly referred to as Koi, are used in the aquarium industry.
The bacteria and parasite identified are common in the aquatic environment and by themselves normally don’t cause fish die-offs. However, when fish are stressed heavily by a virus, such as KHv, these other common pathogens can contribute to losses.The new Great Lakes fish virus–viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS)–was not detected.James said the situation is a reminder to boaters, anglers and other watercraft users that they can play an important role in preventing the spread of unwanted organisms from one body of water to another. The DNR advises boaters and anglers to clean, drain and dry all equipment when moving from one waterway to another, and only release fish into the body from which they came.
For more information on keeping Indiana lakes and rivers healthy, visit www.invasivespecies.IN.gov on the DNR website.
Contact Information:
Name: Randy Lang
Phone: (765) 342-5527
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
Agriculture & Environment
Family & Health
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Battle of Tippecanoe bicentennial event, Nov. 5-7
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
The Battle of Tippecanoe 200th Anniversary Commemoration will take place Nov. 5-7 in Battle Ground at both the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park and Historic Prophetstown, which is in Prophetstown State Park.
The event will feature scheduled activities and educational programs at both locations on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, including guided tours of the battlefield, military drills, demonstrations by historic re-enactors, traditional crafts demonstrations, Native American dancing, and presentations on archaeology and ecology. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
A formal commemoration ceremony and wreath-laying will take place on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m., at Tippecanoe Battlefield Park.
Gate admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-16, and covers access for one day to both Tippecanoe Battlefield Park and Historic Prophetstown during event hours on Nov. 5 and 6. Admission to Tippecanoe Battlefield Park for the commemoration ceremony on Nov. 7 is free.
Visitors are encouraged to park at Prophetstown State Park because limited parking is available at Tippecanoe Battlefield Park. A free shuttle bus will transport people between properties. Prophetstown State Park is at 4112 E. State Road 225, West Lafayette, 47906.
During the battle, the army of 1,000 United States soldiers under the direction of territorial governor William Henry Harrison clashed with a confederation of at least 13 tribes under the direction of Shawnee leader Tenskwatawa, known as “The Prophet.” Thirty-seven Americans soldiers and an unknown number of Native Americans died in what was ultimately a victory for government forces.The Battle of Tippecanoe 200th Anniversary Commemoration is a collaboration between Tippecanoe County Park and Recreation Department, Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Prophetstown State Park, and Historic Prophetstown, an educational non-profit organization.
For more information on the commemoration, visit the Tippecanoe County Historical Association website at www.tippecanoehistory.org.
Contact Information:
Name: Leslie Conwell
Phone: (765) 426-2128
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Kids and Families
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Civilian Conservation Corps reunion at Ouabache SP, Oct. 15
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
Veterans of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) are invited to a reunion at Ouabache State Park on Oct. 15.
The day’s events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the park’s CCC-built shelter, “The Lodge.” CCC veterans and their families will enjoy a light lunch served at the shelter, followed by a reunion photograph and tour of CCC structures.
Attendance is free. The usual gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 for out-of-state vehicle will apply.
Reservations for the event and the lunch must be made by Oct. 10.
To register for the event, contact Vicki Basman at (317) 690-6566 or vbasman@dnr.IN.gov.
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Have a Spooktacular time at Raccoon SRA, Oct. 28-29
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
Visit Raccoon State Recreation Area for a Halloween camping weekend on Oct. 28-29.
The schedule of activities is:
Friday
7-8 p.m. – Raccowl scavenger hunt,
9 p.m. – Movie night, (Halloween-themed and family friendly)Saturday
Noon–3 p.m. – Ghastly goop & such, (pumpkin carving contest, face painting)
3:30-4 p.m. – Pumpkin carving judging,
4 - 5 p.m. – Costume contest/judging, (best dressed pet and group)
5–7 p.m. – Trick or treating at the campground, (open to the public)
7:15–8 p.m. – Award ceremony, (must be present to win)
8–10 p.m. – HayridesVisitors do not have to be camping to participate in any of the activities. All activities are free with the exception of hayrides ($2 per person). Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of prizes and decorations.
The standard entrance fees of $5 for in-state vehicles and $7 for out-of-state vehicles will be charged.
For more information about this event, call (765) 344-1412.
Contact Information:
Name: Randy Gordon
Phone: (765) 344-1412
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Northwest Indiana Storytelling Festival at Indiana Dunes SP, Oct. 8
Start Date:
9/26/2011
End Date:
9/26/2011
Entry Description
Join the Northwest Indiana Storytelling Guild and Friends of Indiana Dunes for the 22nd annual Northwest Indiana Storytellers Festival at Indiana Dunes State Park on Oct. 8.
Storytellers will stretch imaginations at the nature center. Different sessions will focus on an assortment of storytelling themes, including an open-mike time slot.
Saturday night will also include a special time for ghost stories, with a session for children at 5:30 p.m., and adults at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Shelter.
The program is free, but the standard park gate fee of $5 for Indiana vehicles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles will be in effect.
For more information about this program, call the nature center at (219) 926-1390.
Contact Information:
Name: Brad Bumgardner
Phone: (219) 926-1390
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
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[DNR] Monroe Lake fall geocaching event, Oct. 15
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
Monroe Lake Interpretive Service will host a geocaching event on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Paynetown State Recreation Area.
The event starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Deer Run Shelter. Registration starts at 1 p.m.
There will be a pitch-in dinner at 5 p.m. with prizes awarded from thingy’s Sporting Goods, Laughing Planet, and Bruster’s Ice Cream.The day will end with the Freddie Shaw Band playing blues music from 6–7 p.m. near the nature center.Some of the caches will only be accessible by boat, so bring your canoe, kayak, or motorboat.
Lake Monroe Boat Rental has donated the use of three canoes for the event.
To learn more about the event, call the Paynetown office (812) 837-9546, or go to geocaching.com and enter the cache ID: GC33904.
Contact Information:
Name: David Garner
Phone: (812) 837-9546
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
& Health
[DNR] Halloween fun at Charlestown SP, Oct. 29
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
A day of Halloween fun will be offered at Charlestown State Park on Saturday, Oct. 29.
There will be activities in the campground throughout the day, including pumpkin carving, leaf prints, ghost stories and hikes.
Be sure to bring a pumpkin and pumpkin-carving supplies. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Trick-or-treating hours are 4-6 p.m. in the campground. Be sure to bring candy for any ghosts or ghouls who will be trick or treating, and Halloween decorations for the campsite contest.
Winners of the campsite contest will be judged during trick-or-treating hours. Prizes will be awarded at 6:30 p.m. at the campground benches located between sites 54 and 56.
Those who aren’t camping but still want to participate in the hike, pumpkin carving or leaf prints are welcome.Agenda for Oct. 29:
10 a.m. - An autumn hike on Trail 5 (starting in the campground)
1 p.m. - Pumpkin carving (bring your own pumpkin and carving utensils)
2:30 p.m. -Leaf prints and ghost stories
4-6 p.m. - Trick or treating
6:30 p.m. - Campsite decoration winners announced
The entrance fee is $5 per car for Indiana residents and $7 per car for out-of-state residents. Programs are weather dependent.
Contact Information:
Name: Sally Malone
Phone: (812) 280-9970
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Kids and Families
Seasonal Events
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Family & Health
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Gobble-uns weekend at Lieber SRA, Oct. 22-23
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
Lieber State Recreation Area will host a fun-filled gobble-uns weekend, Oct. 22-23.
Activities will be held at the campground entrance.
Saturday, Oct. 22
10 a.m.–noon: Hayrides / $1 person / meet at the campground parking lot
10 a.m.: Pumpkin decorating with markers / $1 per pumpkin
Noon: Leaf printing T-shirt / participants should bring a T-shirt
1 p.m.: Pumpkin rolling contest
1–4 p.m.: Hayrides / $1 person / meet at the campground parking lot
2 p.m.: Decorate a trick-or-treat bag
3 p.m.: Halloween craft / one per child
5:30–7 p.m.: Trick-or-treating in campground
6:30 p.m.: Campsite-decorating contest judging
7 p.m.: Winners of campsite decorating announced / awardsSunday, Oct. 23
10 a.m.–noon: Hayrides / $1 per person / meet at the campground parking lot
Noon: Hillbilly golf tournament at the nature centerIn case of rain, some programs may be moved to Hilltop Shelter.
The standard $5 entrance fee for Indiana vehicles and $7 fee for out-of-state vehicles will be charged.
Contact Information:
Name: Vicki Albietz
Phone: (765) 795-3552
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Seasonal Events
IN.gov Category:
Family & Health
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Flood hazard maps for White County released
Start Date:
10/6/2011
End Date:
10/6/2011
Entry Description
Open house is Oct. 11
Preliminary flood hazard maps for White County have been released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to the DNR and county officials.
When final, the maps will show flood risk throughout the county and determine whether property owners, with a federal or federally insured loan, are required to carry flood insurance.
The first new such documents for the county in 23 years came as the result of FEMA, DNR, and the county completing an extensive multi-year study of the area’s floodplains using state-of the-art technologies and risk-modeling techniques.These flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) identify property as having high, moderate or low flood risk. In addition to affecting property owners, FIRMs allow community planners, engineers, permit officials, builders, and others to determine if, where and how new structures and developments should be built.
The preliminary maps may be viewed at: www.floodmaps.IN.gov/ (you may experience a long download time).
An open house will be held in Monticello, on Oct. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the White County Courthouse Basement Conference Room, 110 North Main Street, for those who would like to learn more about how this new mapping may affect them. Stations will be set up for property owners to review the maps and discuss any concerns with engineers who are knowledgeable with the map development process. There will be no formal presentation at the open house.
Additional stations will be available during this time for property owners to obtain information and discuss any concerns regarding flood insurance or related issues with knowledgeable staff from DNR.
A 90-day public comment period will start at a date to be announced by FEMA after the public meeting. During that period, property owners can submit appeals and protests. Once the feedback is received and addressed, the maps are expected to be adopted in 2012, when the new insurance requirements will take effect.
The White County project is part of FEMA’s larger effort to modernize the nation’s aging flood maps to reflect the most current flood risks and areas of recent growth.
Location Information:
White County
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Public Meetings
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
EPA Announces Funding to Restore Lake Michigan and Put People Back to Work
EPA Provides More than Half a Million Dollars for Muskegon Area Project
(Muskegon, Michigan – October 5, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced $592,400 in funding for a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative project in Huron Manistee National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service project will help to restore Lake Michigan and put people back to work, using a conservation corps model to hire unemployed workers to improve habitat.
The project was selected from 44 proposals totaling almost $25 million, which were submitted in response to a $6 million challenge that EPA issued in August to encourage federal agencies to sign up unemployed workers to implement restoration projects in federally-protected areas, on tribal lands and in Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes Basin. To qualify for funding, each project is required to provide jobs for at least 20 unemployed people.
“The tremendous response to EPA’s challenge underscores the large backlog of Great Lakes restoration projects that are ready to be implemented and the strong support that exists for using a conservation corps model to get the job done,” said Susan Hedman, EPA Great Lakes National Program Manager, today in Muskegon. “This week, EPA is announcing a total of eight restoration projects worth $6.6 million as part of this challenge. Each project will produce immediate, direct ecological benefits and will help to put unemployed people back to work.”
The projects on the Huron-Manistee include habitat restoration for several threatened or endangered species, including the Karner blue butterfly, the piping plover, the Kirtland’s warbler and the Massasagua rattlesnake. Two other projects on the forest will address non-native invasive species and stream bank stabilization.
“These funds will help us accomplish very important work in protecting critical habitats on the Forests, while at the same time helping Michigan’s economy through temporary employment and contracted work,” said Barry Paulson, Forest Supervisor of the Huron-Manistee.
Selected projects will advance the goals and objectives of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan, developed by EPA with 15 other federal agencies in 2010. The action plan, which covers FY 2010 through 2014, ensures accountability by including measures of progress and benchmarks for success over the next three years. It calls for aggressive efforts to address five urgent priority “Focus Areas”:
• Cleaning up toxics and areas of concern.
• Combating invasive species.
• Promoting near-shore health by protecting watersheds from polluted run-off.
• Restoring wetlands and other habitats.
• Tracking progress, education and working with strategic partners.
More information on selected projects is available at www.glri.us Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser.
Indiana Waterfowl & Migratory Game Birds Hunting
HUNTING GUIDE INDEX
Introduction | Deer | Furbearers | Game birds | Hunting Seasons
Small Game | Waterfowl & Migratory Birds | Wild Turkey
Migratory game birds include:
rails
dove
moorhens
woodthingy
snipe
teal
Canada goose
Migratory game bird and waterfowl hunting dates are set by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with Indiana and other states.
2011 Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Regulations
2011-12 Waterfowl Seasons
Falconry Seasons
HIP Registration
Waterfowl Counts
Where to Hunt in Indiana
Restrictions
No person shall take migratory game birds:
With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fishhook, poison, drug, explosive or stupefying substance.
From a sink box (a low, floating device, having a depression affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water).
From or with the aid or use of a car or other motor-driven land conveyance, or any aircraft, except that paraplegics and single or double amputees of the legs may take from any stationary motor vehicle or stationary motor-driven land conveyance.
By the use or aid of live decoys. All live, tame or captive ducks and geese shall be removed for a period of 10 consecutive days prior to hunting, and confined within an enclosure which substantially reduces the audibility of their calls and totally conceals such tame birds from the sight of migratory waterfowl.
By driving, rallying or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance or any sail boat to put them in the range of the hunters.
By the aid of baiting, or on or over any baited area, if the person knows or reasonably should know that the area is baited. Baiting includes the placing of corn, wheat or other grain, salt, or other feed to serve as a lure or attraction for migratory game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. It is a separate offense to place or direct placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for the purpose of causing or allowing hunters to take or attempt to take birds by the aid of bait or over a baited area. A baited area is considered to be baited for 10 days after complete removal of any bait. The maximum federal penalties are: for hunting over bait: $15,000/6 months jail; placing bait: $100,000/1 year jail.
Dove Hunting and Baiting
Waterfowl Hunting and Baiting
With a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal without disassembling the gun, so its total capacity does not exceed three shells.
By the use or aid of recorded or electrically amplified bird calls or sounds, or recorded or electrically amplified imitations of bird calls or sounds.
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License and Stamp Requirements
Anyone hunting migratory gamebirds (ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, doves, woodthingy, sora, snipe) must have an Indiana hunting license and a HIP registration number. An Indiana waterfowl stamp privilege, purchased through a local retailer (see page 1), is also required for hunting ducks and geese. A game bird habitat stamp also is required to hunt mourning doves.
Licenses and stamp privileges are available from retailers and most Department of Natural Resources properties throughout the state.
Commemorative (traditional) waterfowl stamps do not convey hunting privileges. Additionally, anyone 16 years old or older must have a signed Federal duck stamp when hunting ducks and geese. Landowners or lessees, hunting on farmed land they own or lease, need to get a a Federal duck stamp when hunting waterfowl, and a free HIP registration number (call 1-866-671-4499 for a HIP number). Order federal duck stamps by calling 1-800-782-6724 or by visiting the federal duck stamps website and following the directions to the proper links.
Waterfowl Hunting on State Areas
Be sure to check at area headquarters concerning open hunting areas and other special regulations that are in effect on all fish and wildlife areas and reservoirs.
Reserved waterfowl hunts will be held at Goose Pond, LaSalle, Kingsbury, Hovey Lake, Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife areas, Lake Monroe and Brookville Reservoir. Reserved Hunt Information and applications are available online.
For more information concerning waterfowl hunting on state-owned properties, contact the property.
Non-Toxic Shot
Hunters are required to use approved nontoxic shot while hunting all waterfowl. As of this printing, non-toxic shots currently approved for use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are bismuth-tin, tungsten-iron (two types), tungsten-polymer, tungsten-matrix, tungsten-bronze, tungsten-tin-bismuth, tungsten-tin-iron-nickel, tungsten-nickel-iron, tungsten-iron-copper-nickel, tungsten-tin-iron and steel shot. Copper-plated, zinc chromate-plated, 2 zinc chloride-plated and nickel-plated steel shot is approved as long as the plating represents less than one percent of the shot’s weight. Lead shot plated with copper, nickel or other material does not qualify. It is illegal to possess shells loaded with anything other than approved nontoxic shot while hunting ducks, geese and coots anywhere in the state. Additional shot restrictions may be in place at select state fish and wildlife areas. For details, check with the property where you plan to hunt.Shell Capacity Limit
It is illegal to hunt migratory birds (ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, doves, woodthingy, sora, snipe) with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler that cannot be removed without disassembling the gun. It is illegal to use a shotgun larger than 10-gauge.
Hunting from a Boat
Migratory game birds may be hunted from a motorboat provided it is beached, resting at anchor, tied to a stationary object, or without motion other than that imparted by wind and current acting upon the hull, or due to hand-operated oars or paddles.
Identification Requirements
While in the field or traveling from the field to your home, migratory game birds in your possession must have one fully feathered wing or head attached to the carcass for identification purposes.
Wanton Waste
All migratory game birds killed or crippled shall be retrieved, if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field. You may retrieve dead or injured birds by hand or from a motorboat under power, but crippled birds may not be shot from a boat under power or in motion due to motor power.
Shooting Hours
Shooting hours for geese and ducks are 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Shooting hours may vary at some DNR properties. Check property regulations before hunting.
Ohio River Regulations
Indiana waterfowlers must have an Indiana hunting license and appropriate stamps and hunt only when the waterfowl season is open in Indiana when hunting the Indiana shoreline of the Ohio River, including tributaries and embayments. Hunting from the mainstem (only) of the Ohio River can be with either state’s hunting license and appropriate stamp(s) and must be during the open season in the state for which you are licensed. A person hunting on the Ohio River in Kentucky embayments, tributaries, islands, and along the Kentucky shoreline must have a Kentucky hunting license and appropriate stamp(s) and hunt only when the waterfowl season is open in Kentucky.Shipping Migratory Birds
No person shall ship migratory game birds unless the package is marked on the outside with: (a) the name and address of the person sending the birds, (b) the name and address of the person to whom the birds are being sent, and (c) the number of birds, by species, contained in the package.
Report Bird Bands
All waterfowl hunters are urged to report bird bands to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Call 1-800-327-BAND (1-800-327-2263). During the hunting season, operators are on duty 8 am to 4:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday. You may also report the bands by visiting www.reportband.gov/. Band information is used in the management of waterfowl populations, and assists biologists in providing optimum hunting opportunities where possible.
State and Federal Regulation Reminders
All persons hunting ducks and geese in Indiana must have an Indiana hunting license and a signed Indiana Migratory Waterfowl Stamp and a HIP validation number. Additionally, all persons 16 years or older must have a signed federal duck stamp to hunt waterfowl. Federal migratory bird hunting stamps are available at most post offices. State waterfowl stamps are available from many hunting and fishing license vendors.
Indiana enforces all federal migratory bird laws. Any violation of any provision of any state law regarding any federally protected migratory bird is also a violation of federal law.
Migratory game birds may be hunted from a motorboat provided it is beached, resting at anchor, tied to a stationary object, or without motion other than that imparted by wind and current acting upon the hull, or due to hand-operated oars or paddles.
You may retrieve dead or injured birds by hand or from a motorboat under power, but crippled birds may NOT be shot from a boat under power or in motion due to motor power.
While in the field or traveling from the field to your home, migratory game birds in your possession must have one fully feathered wing or head attached to the carcass for identification purposes.
All migratory game birds killed or crippled shall be retrieved, if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field.
No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds are tagged by the hunter with the following information:
The hunter’s signature.The hunter’s address.The total number of birds involved, by species.
The dates such birds were killed.
No person or business shall receive or have in custody any migratory game birds belonging to another person unless such birds are properly tagged
Migratory bird hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program (HIP)
Licensed hunters in Indiana must register with the National Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) before they hunt ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, doves, woodthingy, sora, snipe.
Hunters must register for a HIP number online or over the phone and provide the information requested. After registering, the hunter is given a validation number to record on his or her license. This number is valid from the date of registration through the close of the last current migratory bird hunting season. Lifetime license holders must also register with HIP. Resident landowners and tenants who hunt on their own land must also now register with HIP.
Hunters need only register once each season, not each time they hunt. In addition to providing their name and address, hunters are asked questions designed to identify which species they hunted last year and, in some cases, the number of birds they harvested.
HIP is a joint effort between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife agencies. The program is designed to improve harvest estimates for migratory game birds nationwide. Once the harvest information is gathered, the information is used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and states to ensure that decisions regarding hunting seasons are soundly based on scientific evidence.
[DNR] Inaugural courthouse preservation report finished
Start Date:
10/5/2011
End Date:
10/5/2011
Entry Description
The state’s Courthouse Preservation Advisory Commission has completed its report on Indiana’s 83 historic courthouses still in county use and submitted it to the General Assembly.The report is the first comprehensive study of Indiana courthouses, their value to the communities they serve, their condition, and the needs of the people who use and work in them. The report was commissioned by the General Assembly as part of the tasks of the Commission appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2008.
The report’s findings are based in part on responses to detailed surveys sent to county commissioners, building superintendents and judges.The Commission evaluated the importance of preserving courthouses and the economic benefits they offer to counties and county seats. The report found the courthouses to be widely valued by the public as community landmarks and sources of local identity. They also found that the presence of courthouses in county seats encourages economic investment.
Survey results indicated that while most Indiana courthouses are in stable condition, many counties need to rehabilitate their buildings, engage in regular maintenance, and provide more space.
The Commission offers 14 recommendations for the General Assembly, state agencies, counties and preservation advocates that could promote better awareness of the courthouses and provide for their future needs.
The 99-page report opens with a forward by Chief Justice Randall Shepard, who chairs the Commission. It is richly illustrated with more than 100 full-color photos of all the state’s historic courthouses and can be accessed at www.in.gov/dnr/historic/.The 12-member Commission is also composed of three county commissioners, a county judge, a professional engineer, a professional architect, an architectural historian, the executive director of a community foundation, the president of Indiana Landmarks, the executive director of the Indiana Office of Rural and Community Affairs, and the director of the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology.
Contact Information:
Name: Marty Benson
Phone: (317) 233-3853
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
Training Schedule. RE: Indiana DNR
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Go fishing
Crew Captain Workshops
Crew Captain workshops are for adults (e.g. educators and youth leaders) to learn about fish ecology, Indiana's aquatic ecosystems, fish management in Indiana, basic angling skills, and angler ethics. Participants will become Crew Captains and can then take this knowledge and these skills to their classrooms and community. Crew Captains also can receive educational materials and fishing equipment to implement the program.
No fishing experience is needed and no fishing license is required during Go fishing workshops. All fishing equipment will be provided. Workshop is free but pre-registration is required. To register, email NREC at nrec@dnr.IN.gov or call 317-562-1338.
For questions on the details of the workshop, email Clint Kowalik (Go fishing Coordinator) at gofishin@dnr.in.gov.
Thursday, October 13
Indianapolis, NREC, Fort Harrison State Park, 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, November 17
Indianapolis, NREC, Fort Harrison State Park, 9:00 – 4:00 pm
Family Learn to Fish Workshops
Family Learn to Fish are workshops for families on the 3rd Saturday of most months. Families will learn a little fish biology and some basic fishing skills at NREC. Participants will then have the opportunity to practice by fishing at Delaware Lake at Fort Harrison SP.
No fishing experience is needed and no fishing license is required. All fishing equipment will be provided. Workshop is free but pre-registration is required. To register for Family Learn to Fish, contact the NREC at nrec@dnr.IN.gov or 317-562-1338.
October 15, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Indianapolis, NREC, Fort Harrison State Park, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hoosier Riverwatch
Healthy Water Healthy People
Hoosier Riverwatch and Project WET are teaming up to deliver this workshop focused on raising awareness and understanding about water quality and its relationship to personal, public and environmental health. It will help educators address science standards through interactive activities that interpret water quality concepts and promote diverse learning styles with foundations in the scientific method. Cost is FREE but pre-registration is required. Participants will receive both the Educators Guide and Field Monitoring Manual, a $40.00 value.
Friday, October 7
United Water Belmont Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, Indianapolis. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is FREE; however, pre-registration is required by October 2. To register, go to tinyurl.com/ECWAworkshop. If you have additional questions, please contact the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317-562-1338. Lunch will be provided.
Friday, October 21
Science Central, Fort Wayne, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The workshop is FREE, however pre-registration is required. To register, contact Matt Jones at 260-484-5848 or matt.jones@in.nacdnet.net.
Project Learning Tree
PLT Early Childhood Environmental Experiences
Developed with preschool educators and early childhood specialists, Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood includes over 130 experiences that engage children in outdoor play and exploration and is specifically designed for educators who work with children ages three to six.
Topics include exploring nature with five senses, meeting neighborhood trees, and experiencing trees through the seasons. An accompanying music CD features songs from children's musician Billy B. Brennan that encourages children to sing, dance, and move.
Participants will receive the PLT Early Childhood Experiences guide and CD.
Saturday, October 8th
Centerville, Cope Environmental Center, 8:30 am - noon
To register, contact Donna Rogler at plt@dnr.in.gov or 317-549-0354. There is a $25 fee for this workshop and checks should be made out to IFEF/PLT.
PLT PreK-8 Basic Workshops
PLT uses the forest as a "window to the world," helping young people gain an awareness and knowledge of the world around them and their place within it. PLT activities are hands-on interdisciplinary lessons that integrate easily into all subject areas. They are correlated to both state and national educational standards, useful to formal and non-formal educators from pre-school through high school.
Wednesday, Oct 26 2011
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa (near Brown County State Park), 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
Participants will receive the PLT Prek-8 curriculum guide and supplementary material. Lunch is also included. The registration fee is $32. To register or for more information, call 888-988-2839 x 22 or email: registrar@campranchoframasa.org
Please come prepared to do activities outdoors.
Project WET
Healthy Water Healthy People Workshops
This workshop is focused on raising awareness and understanding about water quality and its relationship to personal, public and environmental healthy. It will help educators address science standards through interactive activities that interpret water quality concepts and promote diverse learning styles with foundations in the scientific method. Lunch will be provided thanks to a generous sponsorship from United Water and Indy Parks. Participants will receive the Healthy Water Healthy People Educators Guide and the Field Monitoring Manual (a $40 value) as well as other take-home items.
Friday, October 7
United Water Belmont Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, Indianapolis. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is FREE; however, pre-registration is required by October 2. To register, go to tinyurl.com/ECWAworkshop. If you have additional questions, please contact the Natural Resources Education Center at nrec@dnr.in.gov or 317-562-1338. Lunch will be provided.
Friday, October 21
Science Central, Fort Wayne, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The workshop is FREE, however pre-registration is required. To register, contact Matt Jones at 260-484-5848 or matt.jones@in.nacdnet.net.
Project WILD
Project WILD Terrestrial Workshops
Project WILD is an international environmental education program dedicated to facilitating an understanding of basic wildlife and ecology concepts. Using standards-based hands-on activities, this workshop will focus on the native Indiana wildlife that spends most of its time on land. Participants will receive the Project WILD Terrestrial guide as part of the workshop. (The Project WILD Aquatic guide is available only through a Project WET/Project WILD Combo Workshop.) Upon completion, participants should know more about Indiana wildlife, be able to discuss humans’ roles in wildlife conservation, and be comfortable replicating workshop activities in their own education settings.
Saturday, October 15
Dobbs Park Nature Center, Terre Haute, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To register, contact Carissa Lovett at Dobbs Park Nature Center at (812)877-1095 or carissa.lovett@terrehaute.in.gov by October 6. There is a $20 fee for this workshop.
Flying WILD Bird Education Workshop
Similar in format to Project WILD, Flying WILD focuses on bird ecology, adaptations, behavior, conservation, and basic identification in the field. Upon completion of the workshop, participants should be more comfortable using binoculars, be aware of bird-related citizen science opportunities appropriate for classrooms or nature centers, and know what to look for in order to identify a bird in the field or at a feeder. As part of the workshop, participants will receive the Flying WILD activity guide.
Thursday, October 20
Bradford Woods, Martinsville. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To register, contact Brenda Hendrix at (765)349-2060 or bhendrix@morgancounty.in.gov by October 13. There is a $20 fee for this workshop.
Saturday, November 12
Cool Creek Nature Center, Carmel, time TBD
To register, contact Cool Creek at 317-774-2500 by November 3. There is a $20 fee for this workshop.[DNR] Fort Harrison State Park multi-use trail to be dedicated Oct. 7
Start Date:
10/5/2011
End Date:
10/5/2011
Entry Description
A new multi-use trail at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis for mountain bikers and hikers will be dedicated and officially opened during a ceremony at the park on Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.
The event will be held near the park office and the trailhead. The public is invited. No gate fee will be charged for those attending the event.
The trail was designed and the trail builders led by Hoosier Mountain Bike Association vice president Mike Hufhand. HMBA volunteers donated 4,000 hours of time working on trail construction. Called the Schoen Creek Trail, the park’s new feature is approximately 3 miles long.“These folks (HMBA) are great partners in trail design and construction,” said Ginger Murphy, assistant director for stewardship for DNR State Parks & Reservoirs. “They build trails that are sustainable, trails designed to handle to runoff from rainfall without erosion and trails that can be used for years to come.”HMBA president Paul Arlinghaus praised the work of volunteers in completing the project."The amazing thing is that all the work done to build the trail was done by volunteers,” Arlinghaus said. “HMBA counts on volunteers and donations to build great trails throughout the state."Murphy said common courtesy will be required between hikers and mountain bikers for the multi-use trail to work properly and asked users to avoid the trail on muddy days.
An additional 4 miles will be constructed and opened in the Lawrence Creek area of the park over course of the next year.
The state park is at 5753 Glen Road (E. 59th Street and N. Post Road) in Indianapolis. The office phone number is (317) 591-0904. Gate admission is normally $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 per out-of-state vehicle per day.
Contact Information:
Name: Ginger Murphy
Phone: (317) 232-4143
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
MEDIA CONTACT: Peter Cassell, 312-886-6234, 312-859-9614 (cell), cassell.peter@epa.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 11-OPA093
Great Lakes Week Events Scheduled For Detroit, Oct. 11-14
CHICAGO – (Oct. 3, 2011) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Great Lakes Week Sponsors organized a week of activities focused on highlighting Great Lakes protection and restoration, identifying emerging issues, and charting a path forward for further progress. Gathering the annual meetings and conferences of various organizations in one place, makes this one of the most wide-ranging Great Lakes summits in history.Detroit Public Television will broadcast the week’s events live at www.greatlakesnow.org. To get access to the feed for broadcast on your station contact Peter Cassell at cassell.peter@epa.gov for details or visit the same site. If you do not live in Metro Detroit, you can still participate by tweeting questions to @camerondavisepa with hashtag #AskGLW or posting them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/epagreatlakes. Select questions will be featured at the Great Lakes Week Panel and Town Hall.The following meetings and events are scheduled, locations are provided:
October 11
• Great Lakes Commission Press Conference (Book Cadillac).
• Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).
• International Joint Commission – Science Advisory Board Lake Erie Public Meeting (Wayne State University).October 12
• Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).
• International Joint Commission – Special Workshop: “Progress Since 1987” (Wayne State University).
• GLRI Task Force Meeting (Closed Press – Wayne State University).
o Announcements will follow during the Joint Session.
• Great Lakes Week Joint Press Conference (Wayne State University).
o 12:15 p.m., Conference Room E, McGregor Conference Center.
• Great Lakes Week Joint Session (Wayne State University) – Open to Public.
o Media check in at 12:50 p.m.
o Keynote presentations and video:
Cameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator for the Great Lakes.
Lisa P. Jackson, EPA Administrator and Great Lakes Interagency Task Force Chair.
Frank Ettawageshik, Executive Director, United Tribes of Michigan.
Matthew Cullen, COO of Rock Enterprises.
o Binational Report and Public Forum with senior officials from EPA and Environment Canada
Susan Hedman, EPA Regional Administrator and Great Lakes National Program Manager
Michael Goffin, Great Lakes Regional Director, Environment Canada.
o IJC Special Presentation to the Joint Session.
o Great Lakes Week Panel and Town Hall.
Cameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator for the Great Lakes.
Michael Goffin, Great Lakes Regional Director, Environment Canada.
Lana Pollack, U.S. Section Chair, International Joint Commission.
Pierre Trepanier, Commissioner, Canadian Section, International Joint Commission.
Dr. Carol Miller, Wayne State University (Moderator).
Prof. Marcia Valiente, University of Windsor (Moderator).
• Great Lakes Week Welcome Reception hosted by the Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition (Detroit Institute of Art) – Separate registration for reception required.
October 13
• International Joint Commission Biennial Meeting (Wayne State University).
• 7th Annual Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition Conference (Book Cadillac).
• U.S. Areas of Concern Program Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).
o Keynote: Rachel Jacobson, Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior.
• Former Vice President Al Gore’s Special Presentation to the International Joint Commission Biennial Meeting (Wayne State University).
o Outside recording not allowed, live feed will be available online.
• Healing Our Waters Poster Happy Hour and Great Laker Awards (Book Cadillac).
• International Joint Commission walking tour of the Detroit River (Leaves from Wayne State University).
• Boat tour aboard the Detroit Princess (Leaves from the Detroit Riverfront at 7 p.m. sharp) – Separate registration required.October 14
• International Joint Commission Biennial Meeting (Wayne State University).
• 7th Annual Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition Conference (Book Cadillac).
o Messages from Members of Congress and the U.S. Senate.
• U.S. Areas of Concern Program Annual Meeting (Book Cadillac).The addresses of the locations for the events and meetings are:
• Wayne State University Community Arts Auditorium/McGregor Memorial Conference, 495 W. Ferry.
• Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, 1114 Washington Blvd.
• Detroit Institute of Art, 5200 Woodward Ave.
• Detroit Princess, 201 Civic Center Drive.For more information on Great Lakes Week, how to register for events and a more detailed schedule visit www.glri.us/glweek.html.
For more on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative visit www.glri.us.
Fish & Wildlife > Hunting & Trapping Information > Reserved Hunt Information Reserved Hunt Information
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources offers several different reserved hunts each year. Listed below is general information about the hunts and the registration process. Please note: specific information about the hunts are subject to change. Information will be updated on this page as it becomes available and you can subscribe to this page by clicking the "Subscribe for e-mail updates" link at the top of the page and you will receive an email when this page is updated. You can also sign up for Wild Bulletin to receive emails with the latest information regarding reserved hunts, and other important fish and wildlife information.
Register for a Reserved Hunt
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Important information about reserved hunts
An applicant must possess a valid hunting license for the species they intend hunt in order to apply for the hunt.
Once you have submitted your application for a hunt, you cannot change your application. If you need to update your contact information, please log back into the reserved hunt system and update your contact information.
After you have submitted your application, PRINT or SAVE your confirmation page. You should also receive a confirmation email, if you have provided a valid email address. (Check your junk mail folder).
Once you have applied, you can double check by logging back into the reserved hunt system. If you log back into the reserved hunt system and a hunt choice is still in the drop-down box, which means you did not successfully apply. The system will not allow you to apply for the same hunt more than once. So, if the hunt shows up in your drop-down box, then you need to apply.
All reserved hunt draw results will be posted online approximately one week after the deadline has passed.
FAQs about the reserved hunt system
General information about hunt opportunities
2011 Fairbanks Landing Deer Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from Sept. 1-30.
Successful hunters will be chosen for opening weekend of deer firearm season and allowed to hunt both Nov. 12 and 13. Successful hunters will not be able to bring a partner.
Draw results will be posted online.
2011 Deer Creek Deer Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from August 22 - September 9, 2011
Applicants must possess a license to hunt deer in order to apply.
Applicants may register for up to 3 dates. Successful applicants will be chosen for one date range. The hunts dates available are Oct. 1-3, Oct. 7-10, Oct. 14-17, Oct. 21-24, Oct. 28-31, Nov. 4-7, Nov. 11-14, Nov. 18-21, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 3-5, Dec. 9-12, Dec. 16-19, Dec. 23-27, Dec. 30-Jan. 2, 2012.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Results will be posted online up to one week after the deadline to apply.
2011 Deer Creek Upland (rabbit, quail or woodthingy) Game Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from August 22 - September 9, 2011
Applicants must possess a license to hunt small game in order to apply.
Applicants may register for up to 3 dates. Successful applicants will be chosen for one date. The hunts dates available are: Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Dec. 24, Dec. 31.
Successfully drawn applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Results will be posted online up to one week after the deadline to apply.
Dove Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online from July 1-31, 2011
Don't forget, hunters must possess a Game Bird Habitat Stamp when hunting doves (those that have lifetime licenses or youth hunt/trap licenses do not need to purchase the stamp since it's included in the license).
Non-toxic shot is required at all DNR properties, including reservoir properties.
Applicants may choose the property but dates will be assigned to successful applicants.
Properties: Bluegrass, Jasper-Pulaski, Kankakee, Kingsbury, LaSalle, Pigeon River, Willow Slough, and Winamac Fish and Wildlife areas, and Mississinewa and Salamonie reservoir properties. (Roush Lake FWA and Hardy Lake will not be in the drawing this year).
Successful applicants may bring one hunting partner.
Draw results will be posted online.
Military/Refuge Firearm Deer Draw Hunt
Applications accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online.Properties: Big Oaks NWR, Camp Atterbury JMTC, Muscatatuck (muzzleloader only), and Naval Support Activity (Crane; must be 14 years of age or older by November 13, 2011).
Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Any military area deer hunt may be cancelled or rescheduled upon short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is cancelled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online
If you have questions regarding the military/refuge hunts, please call the Deer Hotline at (812) 334-3795 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. This is not a toll free call.
Military/Refuge Archery Deer Draw Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Applicants do not have to enter their hunting partner’s information online.Properties: Big Oaks NWR, Muscatatuck, Newport.
Successful applicants are allowed to bring one hunting partner.
Any military area deer hunt may be cancelled or rescheduled upon short notice. No hunt fee refunds will be given if a hunt is cancelled or rescheduled.
Handguns are not permitted on any military area.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Draw results will be posted online
If you have questions regarding the military/refuge hunts, please call the Deer Hotline at (812) 334-3795 from 8:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays. This is not a toll free call.
Youth Firearm Deer Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Muscatatuck
Must be age 15 or younger on the date of the hunt (Nov 27, 2011)
Pheasant Draw Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - October 2, 2011.
*November 25 reserved for youth only (17 and younger). Do not apply for this date if you are 18 or older.
Applicants do not choose a property, but they do select a date. Properties are assigned to successful applicants.
Hunt dates will be: Nov. 4, 5, 9, 12, 16, 20, 25 (youth only); Dec 3, 10, and 17.
Successful applicants may bring up to two hunting partners.
Draw results will be posted online up to 1 week after the drawing.
Put-and-take Pheasant Hunts
Hunts are available online beginning September 1, 2011 and they are first-come, first-served.
Reservations are accepted online until midnight of November 26, 2011
Hunters can select the date, property, and property location for the hunt.
The cost is $15 per person and the bag limit is two birds of either sex. A hunter filling his/her limit in the put-and-take hunt may not take any more pheasant that day.
PRINT your confirmation page once you submit your reservation(s). You will also receive a confirmation email once your reservation(s) have been successfully submitted. No refunds will be given.
State Park Deer Reduction Draw Hunt
Applications will be accepted online from July 1 - August 28, 2011.
Important Deer Reduction Information.
If applicants wish to apply with a hunting partner(s), the primary applicant must have their partner’s hunting license number and date-of-birth when applying. Applicants must be 18 years of age by the date of the hunt, and must possess the proper licenses to hunt deer in order to apply. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot change your information.Applicants are allowed to apply for themselves, and up to two hunting partners.
Each applicant may only appear on one application per hunt (i.e., you cannot be listed as a primary applicant AND a buddy for the same hunt).
Preference will be given to those who have successfully completed a Hunter Education course.
Draw results will be posted online.
For successful applicants, deer harvested at a State Park Reduction Hunts are in addition to regular deer season bag limits. You do not need to purchase additional licenses to harvest deer if participating in the reduction hunt.
For questions regarding State Park Deer Reduction Hunts, please contact please contact State Parks and Reservoirs at (317) 232-4200.
State Park Goose Reduction Draw Hunt
Information regarding 2011 goose reductions will be posted sometime this fall.
Applicants, buddies, and stand-by hunters must be Indiana Residents and be 18 by the date of the first annual state park reduction hunt.
Participants may bring up to three buddies to hunt with; they are not required to be on the application.
Hunters need to enter their valid hunting license number to apply.
Apprentice licenses are not applicable.
Hunters can select which parks and dates to be drawn for.
A stand-by drawing will be conducted each day. Any spots remaining unfilled by drawn hunters 90 minutes before local sunrise will be open for public stand-by drawing.
PRINT your confirmation page once you submit your application. You will also receive a confirmation email once your application has been successfully submitted.
Draw results will be posted online up to a week after the deadline to apply.
Successful applicants will receive more information regarding their hunt once the draw results are posted. There will be a link to a document with the information.
Wild Turkey Draw Hunt
2011 Turkey Draw Results posted
Applications will be accepted online from January 14 to March 27, 2011.
Turkey hunts will be offered at 18 DNR properties and two National Wildlife Refuges.
Applicants are allowed to apply for one property, and choose from the available dates for that property.
Draw results will be posted online.
Waterfowl Draw Hunt
Applications are typically accepted online from Sept. 5-25, 2011.
Applicants may choose up to five property and date combinations. Successful applicants will be chosen for one of their five property and date choices.
Draw results will be posted online
[DNR] Summer fish kill on St. Joe pinned on pathogens
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
An investigation into the cause of a summer fish kill on the St. Joseph River near Elkhart and Mishawaka has concluded the cause was a combination of fish pathogens.
“Our test results show pathogens, and not pollution, were the primary cause of death for several hundred common carp,” said Bill James, chief of fisheries for the Department of Natural Resources.The fish die-off, which occurred in July and August, triggered a joint investigation by the DNR, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), and the Elkhart County Health Department.
The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Purdue University tested tissue samples and found that in addition to bacterial and parasite issues, the carp were suffering the effects of a pathogen know as Koi herpes virus (KHv).
Unusually warm weather also is believed to be a contributing factor.
“The carp that died were pushed beyond their normal defense limits by rapidly rising water temperatures, bacteria, parasites, and ultimately the Koi herpes virus,” James said.Indiana State Veterinarian Dr. Bret D. Marsh said, “The pathogens involved in this case are specific to selected species of fish and are not an imminent health threat to other fish in the river. Neither are they a source of health problems in people if fish taken from the river are eaten.”Marsh added that the Koi herpes virus was not identified previously in Indiana waters but was found in many of the fish collected in this case.The investigation shows the dynamic nature of life in rivers and the uncertainty for stable and apparently healthy fish populations. KHv is on the world watch list because it is known to cause significant losses in wild populations and captive environments where specially bred carp, commonly referred to as Koi, are used in the aquarium industry.
The bacteria and parasite identified are common in the aquatic environment and by themselves normally don’t cause fish die-offs. However, when fish are stressed heavily by a virus, such as KHv, these other common pathogens can contribute to losses.The new Great Lakes fish virus–viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS)–was not detected.James said the situation is a reminder to boaters, anglers and other watercraft users that they can play an important role in preventing the spread of unwanted organisms from one body of water to another. The DNR advises boaters and anglers to clean, drain and dry all equipment when moving from one waterway to another, and only release fish into the body from which they came.
For more information on keeping Indiana lakes and rivers healthy, visit www.invasivespecies.IN.gov on the DNR website.
Contact Information:
Name: Randy Lang
Phone: (765) 342-5527
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
Agriculture & Environment
Family & Health
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Battle of Tippecanoe bicentennial event, Nov. 5-7
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
The Battle of Tippecanoe 200th Anniversary Commemoration will take place Nov. 5-7 in Battle Ground at both the Tippecanoe Battlefield Park and Historic Prophetstown, which is in Prophetstown State Park.
The event will feature scheduled activities and educational programs at both locations on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, including guided tours of the battlefield, military drills, demonstrations by historic re-enactors, traditional crafts demonstrations, Native American dancing, and presentations on archaeology and ecology. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
A formal commemoration ceremony and wreath-laying will take place on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m., at Tippecanoe Battlefield Park.
Gate admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-16, and covers access for one day to both Tippecanoe Battlefield Park and Historic Prophetstown during event hours on Nov. 5 and 6. Admission to Tippecanoe Battlefield Park for the commemoration ceremony on Nov. 7 is free.
Visitors are encouraged to park at Prophetstown State Park because limited parking is available at Tippecanoe Battlefield Park. A free shuttle bus will transport people between properties. Prophetstown State Park is at 4112 E. State Road 225, West Lafayette, 47906.
During the battle, the army of 1,000 United States soldiers under the direction of territorial governor William Henry Harrison clashed with a confederation of at least 13 tribes under the direction of Shawnee leader Tenskwatawa, known as “The Prophet.” Thirty-seven Americans soldiers and an unknown number of Native Americans died in what was ultimately a victory for government forces.The Battle of Tippecanoe 200th Anniversary Commemoration is a collaboration between Tippecanoe County Park and Recreation Department, Tippecanoe County Historical Association, Prophetstown State Park, and Historic Prophetstown, an educational non-profit organization.
For more information on the commemoration, visit the Tippecanoe County Historical Association website at www.tippecanoehistory.org.
Contact Information:
Name: Leslie Conwell
Phone: (765) 426-2128
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
Kids and Families
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Civilian Conservation Corps reunion at Ouabache SP, Oct. 15
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
Veterans of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) are invited to a reunion at Ouabache State Park on Oct. 15.
The day’s events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the park’s CCC-built shelter, “The Lodge.” CCC veterans and their families will enjoy a light lunch served at the shelter, followed by a reunion photograph and tour of CCC structures.
Attendance is free. The usual gate fee of $5 per in-state vehicle or $7 for out-of-state vehicle will apply.
Reservations for the event and the lunch must be made by Oct. 10.
To register for the event, contact Vicki Basman at (317) 690-6566 or vbasman@dnr.IN.gov.
Entry Type:
Press Release
Entry Category:
Alerts and Notification
Announcements
IN.gov Category:
About Indiana
Agency Name
Natural Resources, Indiana Department of
[DNR] Have a Spooktacular time at Raccoon SRA, Oct. 28-29
Start Date:
10/4/2011
End Date:
10/4/2011
Entry Description
Visit Raccoon State Recreation Area for a Halloween camping weekend on Oct. 28-29.
The schedule of activities is:
Friday
7-8 p.m. – Raccowl scavenger hunt,
9 p.m. – Movie night, (Halloween-themed and family friendly)Saturday
Noon–3 p.m. – Ghastly goop & such, (pumpkin carving contest, face painting)
3:30-4 p.m. – Pumpkin carving judging,
4 - 5 p.m. – Costume contest/judging, (best dressed pet and group)
5–7 p.m. – Trick or treating at the campground, (open to the public)
7:15–8 p.m. – Award ceremony, (must be present to win)
8–10 p.m. – HayridesVisitors do not have to be camping to participate in any of the activities. All activities are free with the exception of hayrides ($2 per person). Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of prizes and decorations.
The standard entrance fees of $5 for in-state vehicles and $7 for out-of-state vehicles will be charged.
For more information about this event, call (765) 344-1412.
Contact Information:
Name: Randy Gordon
Phone: (765) 344-1412
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
[DNR] Northwest Indiana Storytelling Festival at Indiana Dunes SP, Oct. 8
Start Date:
9/26/2011
End Date:
9/26/2011
Entry Description
Join the Northwest Indiana Storytelling Guild and Friends of Indiana Dunes for the 22nd annual Northwest Indiana Storytellers Festival at Indiana Dunes State Park on Oct. 8.
Storytellers will stretch imaginations at the nature center. Different sessions will focus on an assortment of storytelling themes, including an open-mike time slot.
Saturday night will also include a special time for ghost stories, with a session for children at 5:30 p.m., and adults at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Shelter.
The program is free, but the standard park gate fee of $5 for Indiana vehicles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles will be in effect.
For more information about this program, call the nature center at (219) 926-1390.
Contact Information:
Name: Brad Bumgardner
Phone: (219) 926-1390
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov