Ouabache State Park

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

Ouabache's interpretive programs are family oriented. Parents and children are encouraged to attend activities together. An adult should accompany children under the age of 10. In the case of inclement weather, all hikes will meet at the Campview Shelter. Schedule subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9
1:45 p.m. — Dragons. Meet on the pool lawn during the safety check to view some of the dragons that live today. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. — Intro to stars. Learn about how our closest star, the sun, works to keep our planet warm by meeting on the pool lawn during the pool safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7 p.m. — Invading plant army. Get your gloves ready to do battle. There is an army of invasive plants on the march. Learn more about them at Trails End Shelter before heading home to do battle with them in your own yard!

THURSDAY, JUNE 10
1:45 p.m. — Pitcher catchers. Create your own game on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. — Wolfies. Do you like creepy crawlies or do you run from them? Learn more about this large spider on the pool lawn during the pool safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7 p.m. — Frog find. Meet at the boat house and we’ll learn more about frogs and the places they live. Afterwards, we’ll search for some along the shore.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11
1:45 p.m. — Lovely Luna. Get up close and personal with this large moth on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
3:45 p.m. — Floral masterpieces. Create your own floral masterpiece on the pool lawn during the safety check. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7 p.m. — Roving interpreter. Be on the look out for Naturalist Kate in Campgrounds A and B. She’ll have something for you to check out with her.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12
9:30 a.m. — High flying squirrels. These little creatures soar from tree to tree and I bet you didn’t even know they were here. Learn about the flying squirrel at Campview Shelter.
11-11:30 a.m. — Hoosier Quest. Connect! Discover! Explore! Learn more about the patch program at the Campview Shelter, located in the middle of Campground A. After a brief introduction, we'll break up into groups to start working on the requirements. Scouts and other groups, are you interested in earning a patch? See the Naturalist to learn about the Hoosier Pathfinder program.
1:45 p.m. — Pool break creature feature. Check out what animal find Naturalist Kate has with her today on the pool lawn. Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!
7:30 p.m. — Going batty. These little mammals are a big help. Learn more about the bats you might find in Indiana, and then create a craft to take home with you at Campview Shelter.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13
11-11:30 a.m. — Hoosier Quest. See Saturday for details.
1:45 p.m. — Pool break creature feature. Meet on the pool lawn as Naturalist Kate shows you some of the amazing features of our feathered friends. We’ll be creating a little bird for you to take home with you! Swimmers, make sure to get your hand stamped before you leave the bath house, so you may re-enter the pool!

COMING SOON
June 19-20 — Rendezvous on the Ouabache.
July 1 — Patriotic Pops Concert
July 3 — Natural Beauty Art Show. Artists: If you are interested in showing or selling your artwork during the show, contact the Naturalist.