Pre-registration and payment required.
October 16, Star and Moon Theater- Learn about the moon and stars, make arts and crafts, and do some star and moon gazing.
October 23, Who’s Out There- Learn about animals and what they do at night. Make animal arts and crafts, and go on an animal hike in the dark.
October 30, Halloween Fun- Come in costume and do some fun Halloween activities.
Click here for registration form For all classes but turtle talk
15 Participants max for each program.
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Michigan City Walk for PKD
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Check in 9:00 a.m. Walk 10:00 a.m.
NEW LOCATION!
Two mile walk at Creek Ridge County Park
For more information, please contact Walk Coordinator, Laura New (219) 778-4376
email: michigancityindianawalk@pkdcure.org
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) affects 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million children and adults, worldwide. There is no treatment or cure, but there is hope.
Walk, form a team, help with the committee, volunteer and more!
Forming a team is easy and fun! Invite family members, friends, and co-workers to join you for a day of fun. Register online and take advantage of a host of effective and Free online team features like emailing members, tracking team progress and fundraising tools.
Would you like to be a corporate sponsor of the walk? Contact us today.
Contact the PKD Foundation for more information on how you can help.www.pkdcure.org
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Pioneer Days
September 27 and 28
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Creek Ridge County Park
All Admission at the gate
Adults: $2.00 Seniors: $1.00
Children: $1.00Featuring:
Candle Dipping, Weaving, Wagon Rides, Spinning, Cooking, Food and Much More!!
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3-D Style Art Project
October 9
6:15 – 7:30 pm
Luhr Park Nature Center
For adults and kids ages 7 and up accompanied by an adult. $2 per participant
“A Trek through the Rain Forest”
Create your own three-dimensional bird during this fun art and craft program. Artist Richard Watson will be the instructor of this fun experience. Sign up fast, this program is sure to fill up.
Pre- registration and payment required. Click here for registration form
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Trunk or Treat
October 24
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Red Mill County Park
$2 per child
Trick or treat from car to car in the parking lot at Red Mill County Park. Decorate your vehicles and provide some “Halloween treats” to share. Car and costume judging with prizes. Pumpkin decorating. Ages 3-15, children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required in order to get a count for treat distribution.
Click here for registration form
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Tea Party
November 1
Red Mill County Park
10:00 – 11:30 am
Ages 4 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult
$3 per person.
Pre-registration and payment required.
Bring your favorite cup and come drink tea or lemonade at the fireplace overlooking the Little Calumet River in Red Mill County Park. We will have the tea or lemonade to fill your cup along with a continental breakfast. We will have binoculars to view wildlife in our park.
Click here for registration form
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Night Hikes
November 6
Red Mill County Park
7:00 - 8:00 pm
December 4
Luhr County Park
7:00 - 8:00 pm
This program is free and open to all ages. No pre-registration required. Take a dark night hike through the woods and see what turns up when the lights are turned out.
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Kitchen Chemistry
December 6
Red Mill County Park
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$5 per child
Ages 10-14
Pre-registration and payment required.
Grab your apron and mix up some fun! We will make some crazy concoctions and silly fun recipes with chef Cathy Dye. Some of our creations will be edible, and some may not; all will be fun! Walk away with some recipes and a tummy filled with yummy food. Aprons are suggested, but not provided.
Click here for registration form
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Other Programs and Activities
Contact the Naturalist Offices at Luhr County Park to get more information on the programs offered by the Parks Department.
Naturalist Offices:
Luhr County Park
Nature Center
3178 S. 150 W.
LaPorte, IN 46350
(219) 324-5855
(219) 873-7014 ext.2599
Niki Schmutte: natureniki@csinet.net ----------Laura New: rangerlaura@csinet.net
