:: Shakamak State Park Event Schedule ::
Below you will find a listing of special events and nature center hours, along with activities taking place at the nature center at Shakamak State Park...
Interpretive Naturalists at Shakamak State Park:
Thanks to Dave Adams, the Interpretive Naturalist at Shakamak State Park, for providing us with a schedule of events and hours of operation for the Nature Center....
Shakamak State Park welcomes you!
Property Manager: Paul Sipples
Asst. Property Manger: Rob Hogg
Interpretive Naturalists: Erin M. Brackney and Dinah L. Fuller
6256 W. St. Rd. 48 Jasonville, Indiana 47438
(812) 665-2158
Shakamak State Park Nature Center Hours:
Nature Center Hours: Current Interpretive Center Hours: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays
(Check schedule for additional days…)
Shakamak State Park Nature Center Activity Schedule:
July 2008 Nature Center Schedule
July Shakamak State Park Nature Center Schedule
All programs are on Eastern Daylight Savings Time and are held at the Nature Center unless otherwise stated!
Saturday, July 12
Nature Center Open from 12-3 p.m. today.
9:00 a.m. HP/HP: Take a Hike! Meet the Naturalist at Trail 3 for a moderate 1.5 mile hike. Wear hiking shoes; no flip-flops please. Bring a bottle water and some bug spray. EMB
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour It’s our new program for kids and families. Stop by the Nature Center and learn how you can work towards a patch or pin. We meet one hour a day to get you started or help you as you are working along. NO groups please. Groups interested in earning a patch should ask about The Hoosier Pathfinder Program, which includes a fee. EMBSunday, July 13
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.Thursday, July 17
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
11:00 a.m. Enviroscopes Learn how to turn everyday trash into a work of art! DLF
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday July 12th for details. DLF
3:00 p.m. Solar Pictures Meet on the sidewalk outside the Nature Center to let the sun create a unique picture! DLFFriday, July 18: FULL MOON!!!
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. Nature’s Recyclers CSI has NOTHING on us! Join us for a short hike to find evidence of who is making all this soil…DLF
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. DLF
3:00 p.m. Wee Beasties Under High Power Ever wanted to be a scientist? Well, here’s your chance! Become a scientist as you collect insects and use microscopes and hand lenses to examine insects. Find out who has polka dots on its legs! DLF
8:30 p.m. ”By The Light of the Moon” Hike Meet at the Campground Gate. We’ll use the light of July’s full moon to guide our way as we take a closer look at the sensory adaptations of nocturnal animals! EMB/DLFSaturday, July 19
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. Tree ID Spree Meet outside the NC for a short program on how to identify some of the common trees found in Shakamak State Park. It’s a great program for anyone doing leaf collections this coming fall! EMB
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. EMB
3:00 p.m. Tree Shirts Bring your own white t-shirt to decorate with various tree leaves. Great for learning identification. EMBSunday, July 20
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.Saturday, July 26 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMOKEY BEAR!
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
Stop by the NC for a sweet snack to celebrate Smokey’s Birthday, while supplies last.
10:00 a.m. Roving Naturalist The Naturalist will be roving the campground this morning to answer questions. EMB
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. EMB
5:00 p.m. Pool Program: Creature Feature: Box Turtle! Nothing to do during your pool break? Head out to the Pool Deck for a short program on box turtles. EMB
7:00 p.m. HP/HP: Sunset Stroll Join the Naturalist at Trail 2, just past the Log Cabin for a leisurely hike. We’ll discuss the forest as a multi-layered cake! EMBSunday, July 27
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.Thursday, July 31
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. Adaptation Artistry Create your own critter while learning about some of nature’s marvelous survivors. Prizes for all. DLF
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. DLF
3:00 p.m. If I Had a Hammer Try this new approach for flower pressing and make a unique keepsake. All children need adult supervision. DLFFriday, August 1
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. Wildflower Walk Enjoy a stroll through near-by fields and forests to sketch nature’s beauties. Recycled journals and colored pencils will be available. DLF
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. DLF
3:00 p.m. Memory Makers Settle in for an evening of scrap booking -camping style- as you preserve your Skakamak memories. DLFSaturday, August 2
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. Nature’s Basketry Try your hand at an ancient craft while using an unwanted plant to enhance your basket. EMB/DLF
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. EMB
3:00 p.m. Walking In Style Create your own walking stick – we’ll provide the sticks, you bring the pocket knife. Recommended for children 10 and older. Parent supervision is required. EMB/DLF
8:00 p.m. Row, Row, Row Your Boat Get paddle happy and join the Naturalists for a relaxing trip around Lake Kickapoo. Get there early, space is limited. First come, first serve. EMB/DLFSunday, August 3
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.Friday, August 8
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. Natural Weavings Join us for a short hike to gather fallen items to adorn your own branch weaving. DLF
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. DLF
3:00 p.m. Go Batty! Hear the story of our nocturnal friends, then make one to take home with you. Especially good for young children! DLFSaturday, August 9
Nature Center Open from 12-3 p.m. today.
8:00 a.m. HP/HP: Early Morning Meander Get up and get some fresh air on this 3 mile hike around Lake Shakamak! We’ll watch for deer and other critters moving about in the new day. Bring binoculars if you have some or borrow a pair of ours. EMB
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. EMBSunday, August 10
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.Friday, August 15
9:00 p.m. Sensing the Night Hike Enjoy the night by using all your senses while learning about the special adaptations nocturnal animals have on this moderate hike. Roughly one-hour in length. NO FLASHLIGHTS. EMB/DLFSaturday, August 16
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. Trees 101 Learn how to identify ten common trees of Shakamak State Park. It’s not really a college course, but be prepared for a quiz! EMB
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. EMB
8:00 p.m. FishIN in the Dark Enjoy an evening of fishing at the boat dock on Lake Kickapoo. Bring your glow-bobbers and glow-in-the-dark bait. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. EMBSunday, August 17
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.Saturday, August 23
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
10:00 a.m. The Masked Bandit You all know him, particularly if you are a long-time camper at Shakamak. Join us in the Nature Center for a short discussion on this furry, sometimes too friendly, resident of Shakamak State Park. EMB
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. EMB
3:00 p.m. Adaptation Artistry Create your own critter while learning about some of nature’s marvelous survivors. Prizes for all. DLF
7:00 p.m. Outdoor Cooking: Beyond the Hot Dog! Experiment with delicious new ways to feed your family and share your favorite camping recipes. DLF/EMBSunday, August 24
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.Saturday, August 30
Nature Center Open from 12-4 p.m. today.
9:00 a.m. Free FishIN Derby! Registration begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m. The derby will last until noon. For children 16 and under only. Bring your own pole and bait if you have them, if not bait will be available for purchase in the camp store, which is located next to the pool. Prizes will be given for biggest catch and most caught. EMB
1:00 p.m. Hoosier Quest Patch and Pin Program Hour See Saturday, July 12th for details. EMB
3:00 p.m. Fish Prints Bring your own white T-shirt to decorate with a unique fish print. EMB
8:00 p.m. Movie Night Come to the Nature Center to enjoy the movie The Great Outdoors. EMBSunday, August 31
8:30 a.m. Beach Bible Study Meet on the pool deck for a non-denominational worship service.
Shakamak State Park Special Events:
April 26th and 27th
Piankeshaw Trails School of the Native Journey Through Time: A Celebration of Native Woodland Indian Culture More Details
May 3rd
In Shape Indiana Walk - Take a walk at Shakamak State Park as part of the In Shape Indiana Program
June 7th and 8th
Free Fishing Weekend - Fish without a fishing license
June 21st
History Day - Model A's will be displayed as Shakamak State Park celebrates History Day at the Log Cabin by the swimming pool.
September 20th and 21stPow Wow - Indian Dancers, drums, Native Craft Vendors Open to Pubic, Family Event
Contact For Information: Reg at (812)268-0158
October 25thShakamak State Park Halloween Weekend - Decorate campsites, trick or treating, games, treats and snacks, face painting, haunted house, pumpkin rolling contest, sack and spoon racing, hay ride, storytime, and costume contest...for a Fall Halloween Spooktacular at Shakamak State Park
Bass Fishing Tournaments:
***Open Team Jackpots
***Open to the Public
***10 Fish Limit (Slot limit applies - under 12" / Over 15")
$25 Dollars Per Team
Shakamak State Park 2008 Bass Fishing Tournament Dates:
February 16th, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm March 8th, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm March 22nd, Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm
April 5th, Saturday 8am-2pm May 23rd, Friday 7:00pm-12:00pm June 6th, Friday 7:00pm-12:00pm July, 20th, Friday 7:00pm-12:00pm July 11th, Friday 7:00pm-12:00pm August 1st, Friday 7:00pm-12:00pm August 22nd, Friday 7:00pm-12:00pm September 12th, Friday 7:00pm-12:00pm September 27th, Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm For Information call Ken Hart (812)859-4806
Registration is at Lake Kickapoo Ramp by 7:45am-8:45am for Saturday Tournaments and 6:45PM for Friday Tournaments
Check out more program schedules on the web: http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/12066.htm
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