Nature’s Tiny Tots
FREE
10– 11 am at Luhr County Park
Toddlers – Pre-School age
Fun filled programs with other
toddlers and preschoolers. Enjoy
music, dance with your kids,
giggle, and storytelling, take a hike
(weather permitting) and just have
Fun. Call 219-325-8315 to
pre-register one week in advance & assure a spot.
June 5, 19
July 10, 24
August 7, 21, 28
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Parent and Child Discovery Days
(Luhr County Park)
6-7:15 pm at Luhr County Park
Ages 3-8
$5.00 A Child / Per Program
An adult is required to participate.
The program includes arts & crafts,games, snack, and more.
All activities are related to the program topic.
Pre-Registration is required one week before each program.
June 21- Fishing Fun
June 28- Wild Neighbors
July 19 - On The Move
July 26- A Sense of Nature
August 2- Play Trail Adventure
Registration form for these Programs
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Senior Lifestyles FREE
Join the 55+ Club, a delightful social club designed specifically for adults ages 55 and older. Learn and explore many opportunities from health to gardening and balancing your active life. Come relax, enjoy nature, and have coffee or tea on the Parks with your new friends.
Luhr County Park Nature Center from 9 – 10 am monthly on Wednesdays. Call 219-325-8315 at least one week in advance to sign-up and assure a spot. Max 30 (Free Program)
May 3 - Back Yard Gardening (fruits, vegetables, herbs). Learn about composting, pH levels, insects, disease and sustainability for better garden growth with Sacha Gee-Burns, Solid Waste District.
June 7 - Come learn what’s new and exciting in the City of LaPorte from Mayor Blair Milo
July 12 - Pulmonary Health and respiratory needs by LaPorte Hospital
August 2 - “Constructing your Family Tree” and “Genetic Testing” by Genealogical Society - Dorothy Palmer and Alan Zeller.
September 13 - Fall Flowers, seeds for the future, soil health, composting and fall cleanup with Sacha Gee-Burns, Solid Waste District
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Movin’ ‘n Groovin’ Fitness Fun
May 25 (First 10 get a free water bottle)
June 1, 8, 15
Luhr Park Morgan Shelter
7:45 a.m. (beat the heat)
45 min. -1 hour
Shake, Rattle and Move is perfect for all ages and abilities who enjoy the outdoors. We will be walking, stretching, utilizing our exercise equipment overlooking the pond. Whatever level you feel comfortable with this safe, easy to perform self-paced program will improve your flexibility, balance, strength and stamina. FREE
No pre-registration required.
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Kids Fishing Fun Day
Saturday, June 3
9 - 11am
Luhr Park All Ages
Children must be accompanied
by an adult. Co-Sponsored by the
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders. Home Run Hot Dog Concessions will be at the event.
No pre-registration required. Free Program
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Birthday Bash
Lordy, Lordy, the Parks Department turns 40.
Saturday, June 3
11 am-1 pm
Luhr Park All Ages
Come to the nature center to help us celebrate the Park Departments 40th and Luhr Parks 30th birthdays. Go on a photo scavenger hunt, have some cake and ice cream, or just hang out in the nature center.
Children must be accompanied
by an adult. This is a free program and no pre-registration is required.
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Girls’ Night Out - Mommy & Me Pamper Party
Program is Full! Sorry
June 7
Luhr Park Nature Center
6 - 7:30 pm ages 6 and up
$10 per couple/$2 each additional daughter
Min. 6/Max 20
It’s a girl’s night out and moms and daughters are invited to an evening of pampering. We will have mini Pedicures, foot soaks, and do a craft. Everything will be provided. Wear your comfortable clothes and bring your flip flops, it’s time to have some fun, relax, and delicious snacks! If you have a favorite nail polish please bring it.
Pre-registration and payment is required on or before May 31 or until it is full.
Registration form for this Program
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“Under the Shady Tree - Story Time”
Hey Pre-school – Elementary age kids, come to Luhr for story time at the Park. Siblings are welcome to join in the fun. Bring a blanket to sit under the shady tree for some fun at Luhr Park. This story time includes a fun activity. Afterwards, stick around for playtime or bring a sack lunch.
Rain or shine, if raining meet in the Morgan Shelter. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Luhr Park
10:00 a.m. 30 - 45 min
FREE - no pre-registration required.
June 13 - I wish I were a Butterfly - learn about the life cycle of a butterfly
July 11 - Animal Senses and You - tricks that animals use to survive in the wild world.
August 8 - Pen Pal sharing - fun tips about having a pen pal & your very own park postcard
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Tuesday Treasures
Tuesdays at Luhr Park 9am - 12pm Ages 6-13
Parents are not required to participate or stay during the program. $8.00 per person / per program. All programs include arts and crafts.
June 20 Pond Predators- Go fishing and learn about pond life.
June 27 Wild Neighbors- Investigate animals living close to us.
July 18 On The Move- Take a closer look at animal movement.
July 25 Web of Life- Learn about life cycles and their connections.
August 1 A Sense of Nature- Use your 5 senses to explore nature.
Pre-registration and payment is required one week before each program.
Registration form for these Programs
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Mark your Calendars---
Pioneer Days, September 23 and 24
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Teachers
Groups
Scout Leaders
Free Environmental Education Programs are offered to groups throughout the year. The programs last one hour or longer depending on the group size and age. Programs can be scheduled at Creek Ridge Park, Luhr Park, Bluhm Park or Red Mill Park. Click here for more Information.
Call the Nature Center at 324-5855 to make reservations.
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