SATURDAY, JUNE 5 FREE FISHING WEEKEND (No fishing license needed this weekend)

11:00am- BASICS OF FISHING- Do you know the difference between a Palomar and a
Trilene knot? Join us as we practice some fishing basics, such as knot tying, casting,
and fish identification. VC
1:00pm-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN - This historical house is open for touring.
1:30-2:30pm FREE RIVER FISHING- Never been fishing? Now is your chance to try it free. Join us riverside to practice or show-off your technique and learn new fishing tips. Bring your fishing gear and shoes you don’t mind getting wet; we’ll have some bait and a few extra poles on hand. Parents must accompany children. Meet at Canoe Launch
7:30pm-CASTING COMPETITION- Show off your casting skills and play our “closest to the target” casting competition. Great prizes awarded. Meet behind the Campground shower building.

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 FREE FISHING WEEKEND (No fishing license needed this weekend)

1:00pm-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN- This historical house is open for touring.
2:00pm- CREEK STOMP – Come prepared to get your feet wet as we explore small creeks and White River. We’ll investigate the aquatic insects that tell us if the river is getting cleaner. Wear old tennis shoes or river sandals. 50-minute moderate hike. VCP

THURSDAY, JUNE 10

7:00pm- FRIENDS OF MOUNDS STATE PARK - Get involved and see what the park is planning next! Join a committee, attend one of the many programs and special events, or just make some new friends! Refreshments provided. VC

SATURDAY JUNE 12

1:00pm-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN - This historical house will be open to the public for touring. See our plans for restoration.
2:00pm – DUTCH OVEN COOKING DEMONSTRATION– Don’t settle for campfire hotdogs
the next time you go camping. Learn how to use a dutch oven – and if you already have
a dutch oven, consider bringing it and helping us prepare the meal.
Bring a lawnchair and join us in the Campground for this demo and supper at 5pm (you need not be a camper to join us.)
**The cooking demonstration is free and open to the public after paying the park entrance fee.
5:00pm- DUTCH OVEN SUPPER – We’ll serve a full-course meal, including meat, vegetable, potato, and dessert, all prepared in dutch oven kettles. Supper $6/adult and $3/child 10 and under. Pre-register by calling (765) 649-8128; space is limited. Bring your money and lawn chair the day of.

SUNDAY JUNE 13

11:00am- ALIEN INVASION! – Did you know that aliens are invading Mounds State Park? And not the good kind! Discover the alien plants and animals that invade our forests. 50-min easy hike. VCP
1:00pm-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN - This historical house will be open to the public for touring. See our plans for restoration.
2:30pm- EAB BASH – The Emerald Ash Borer beetle (EAB) is attacking our beautiful Indiana ash trees. Discover what you can do to help, and take a swing at our EAB piñata! Great freebies and prizes. VCP

SATURDAY, JUNE 19 – SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

11:00am- BASSWOOD BRACELETS – Learn how to make a bracelet from the basswood tree and you can take one home with you too. 30-min VC
1:00pm-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN - This historical house is open for touring.
2:00pm- ATLATL THROWING DEMONSTRATION – Discover how the pre-historic Adena hunted
on the land that is now Mounds State Park. Try your hand at spear throwing. VCP
8:30pm – SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION – Join us for an evening stroll to the Great Mound where ancient cultures celebrated the Summer Solstice event. Discover the amazing accuracy of the mounds and the meanings behind their alignment, ending with a luminary hike. 1 hr program and easy hike. VCP

SUNDAY, JUNE 20 FATHER’S DAY

12:30pm- DISCOVER, CONNECT, EXPLORE! - The Hoosier Quest Series offers individuals and families the opportunity to earn patches, bandannas, pins, and other items - all while enjoying nature and culture at Indiana's state parks and reservoirs! After the 15 minute introduction to the program, you'll have the option to stay longer and complete a couple of the requirements. VC
1:00pm-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN - This historical house is open for touring.
2:30pm - OH DEER! – Join us as we go in search of our four-legged friend. We’ll discover their place in the forest and play a couple games along the way. 50-min easy hike. VCP


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 through FRIDAY, JUNE 25
NATURALIST DAY CAMP!

This four-day camp has been specifically designed for children ages 8 to 10. Participants will experience Mounds State Park through Naturalist’s eyes. Enjoy educational programs that include games, hikes, crafts, snacks, and more. The fee for this program is $30.00 per child for the entire camp. Space is limited, so register by 4:00pm on Friday, June 18. To sign-up your little naturalist, or to ask any questions, you can call the Interpretive Center Office at (765) 649-8128. Hope to see you there!
9:00am to 12:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm, Friday


SATURDAY, JUNE 26

1:00-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN - This historical house is open for touring.
2:00pm – CRAZY FOR CRAYFISH – No matter what you call them – crawfish, crayfish, crawdad – these fun little “river lobsters” will amaze you. Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. 50-minute easy hike. Meet at the Campground Store.
8:00pm-RASCALLY RACCOONS- Let’s go in search of this masked bandit. Bring your curiosity, but not your flashlights please. 50-min moderate hike. Meet Behind Campground

SUNDAY, JUNE 27

11:00am- BUBBLES, BUBBLES EVERYWHERE –Bubbles are more than just fun, many wild animals use bubbles to survive. Join us for this fun discovery of bubbles in nature and you can try it too! 45-min. VCP
1:00pm-4:00pm-BRONNENBERG HOUSE OPEN - This historical house is open for touring.
2:00pm- MOUNDS MUTTS – Before the dog days of summer really begin,
join us on this fun canine-friendly hike. Make a personalized doggie bandana
and get free “pup-pops”. Dogs, make sure your humans remember to bring their leashes.
40-min easy hike. VCP