Indiana dunes state park school programs

Watch a sunset on the beach and then join a ranger to toast marshmallows while enjoying stories and songs during this minute program at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Kemil Beach. The first campfire is scheduled for Saturday, June 11 at pm and will be repeated on the second and fourth Saturday of each month with the last one be offered on September Call the park's information desk at for the times of future programs. Celebrate the longest day of the year and learn about the traditions of the Swedish immigrants at Chellberg Farm.

Enjoy the music, dance and food associated with this special day. This program takes place on Saturday, June 25 from to pm. You can also check out the farm's new chickens during the program or throughout the summer.

For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, visit the park website at plan your visit or contact the park's website at park website. Enjoy the end of the longest day of the year with an early evening concert at Chellberg Farm. Bring a blanket or folding chairs, and perhaps a picnic dinner, and find a pick your spot on the farmyard lawn.

For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, visit the park website at park website. Join a park ranger for a hike through the beautiful oak savanna of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Miller Woods each Sunday afternoon at pm. Hikes will be offered on Sundays between June 4 and August 21 and will vary in length depending on the interest and abilities of visitors. Meet at the Paul H.

Douglas Center for Environmental Education. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellent. The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education is located in the western portion of the national lakeshore at North Lake Street, about one mile north of U. Highway This year-long series celebrates the th anniversary of the National Park Service and 50th anniversary of the national lakeshore in The films last about an hour and are shown at p.

Douglas Center in Miller. Douglas Center every Saturday from am — pm. Then, take the kids outside to the center's Nature Play Zone where unstructured play in nature is encouraged. You can also help feed the center's resident turtles and fish or join a ranger for a hike in the beautiful Miller Woods.

This minute hike is a great opportunity for beginners of all ages who want to take up this great way to enjoy the outdoors. This minute program is offered twice a month during the summer. The first two hikes will be on June 3, at pm, and June 18, at pm. During this leisurely hike, learn about the threats to our fragile Indiana dunes and what you can do to help protect them.

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This ADA beach mat project is a continuation of the Friends of Indiana Dunes dedication to making our parks accessible and enjoyable for all visitors. Please help us meet this goal by donating today!

All donors will be invited to a dedication ceremony in early to mid-May