Programs and Activities, July 9-12 (Monroe Lake: Paynetown SRA)

In addition to the programs and activities listed below, the Paynetown Activity Center is open Thursday-Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Drop by to make a different craft each day, view our live snakes, check out the wall exhibits and taxidermy collection, the reference library, spend time at the puzzle table, or play in the kids' corner - or ask a question of the park naturalist.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Seeds on the Move from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Watch for a naturalist roving the CAMPGROUND… learn about how both native (yay!) and non-native (boo!) plants transport their seeds – and snag a packet of native wildflower seeds.
Be a Herptile Helper from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Watch for a naturalist roving the CAMPGROUND to learn why amphibians and reptiles sometimes linger on roadways – and how to move them in a safe manner (for both you and them!).
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Backyard Birding from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Watch for a naturalist roving the CAMPGROUND… get tips for backyard birding, including a list of recommended feeder seeds and a birding checklist.
Snake Chat from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Activity Center
DROP BY to meet and touch one of our live education snakes and get your questions about snakes answered!
Prickly Pear Cactus at 2:45 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Activity Center: Shelter
ARRIVE ON TIME! Learn about the Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, a cactus that is native to the lower 48 states, even Indiana – and make your own tissue paper version!
Awesome Opossums from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to learn about our only native marsupial, the Opossum! What is a marsupial, you ask? We’ll fill you in – and help you make an opossum craft too.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Layers of the Forest from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to make a craft that helps you learn about the different “layers” in a forest and what you can find in Indiana’s forests.
Flickering Fireflies from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Activity Center: Patio
DROP BY to craft a firefly with moveable wings and learn why these insects light up our early summer evenings with their flashes.
All About Owls from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to learn about the types of owls that live around Monroe Lake and craft a cute owl using natural materials.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Paper Plate Raccoons from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Paynetown SRA, Campground Playground
DROP BY to discover the role that raccoon play in the environment and make a cute paper plate version of this clever mammal!