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.
April 22
June 3, 17
July 1,15, 29
August 12, 26
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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 and payment is required one week before each program.
June 12- 1 Fish, 2 Fish
June 26-Play Trail Adventure
July 17-Butterfly Fun
July 24- Ambitious Amphibians
July 31- Was that a Hummingbird?
August 7- Powerful Plants
Registration form for these Programs
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Healthy Lifestyles FREE
Join our senior circle 50+ Club, a delightful social club committed to help improve your quality of life. Plus you’ll keep up with the health trends, gardening, medical information and balancing your active lifestyle. Come relax, enjoy nature, and have coffee or tea on the Parks with your new circle of friends.
FREE Luhr Park Nature Center
9 – 10 am monthly on Wednesdays
Call 219-325-8315 at least one week in advance to sign-up & assure a spot. Max 30
June 5 - A Journey into Health; a Plant Based Path, Marcy Daily
July 3 - Three habits of a happy confident life, by Wendy Taddeucci
August 7 - Healthy cooking for one or two, Katie Sarver, Wellness Outreach LaPorte Hospital.
September 11 - Clean it up with homemade cleansers - Sacha Gee-Burns, Solid Waste District
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Family Fishing Nights
April 30, June 19, July 18
6-7:30 pm
Luhr County Park
All ages welcome
Come out to the Pond at Luhr Park for an evening of fishing. A limited number of poles and bait will be provided. No fishing licenses are required during the family fishing program. Children must be accompanied by an adult.FREE - Pre-registration is required at least one week in advance. Call 219-325-8315
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Cardboard Weaving Class
May 11 and 12
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages 13 and up
Luhr Park Nature Center
$5 per person
Come Saturday or Sunday to make a rug coaster. Hemlock Heather will be teaching this class Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration and payment is due by May 2.
Registration form for these Programs
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Joyful Movement
Luhr County Park inside the Nature Center
4 week sessions - 45 min. 4:00 - 4:45 pm
$10 per session/per person
Shake, Rattle and Move is perfect for all ages and abilities. Join us for a low-impact mindfulness, while stretching, meditation, heart pumping and balance fun. Whatever level you feel comfortable,
sit or stand with this safe, easy to perform, self-paced program will improve your flexibility, balance, strength and stamina. Come out and enjoy the warm sunshine, quite nature and view wildlife along the way.
Pre-registration and payment required one week before each session starts.
Session #1 ($10 per person)
May 28, 30
June 4, 6
June 11, 13
June 18, 20
Session #2 ($10 per person)
July 16, 18
July 23, 25
July 30, August 1
August 6, 8
Registration form for these Programs
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Make and Take Craft Weekends
Luhr Park Nature Center 1-4 pm
April 20, May 25, 26, June 8, 9
July 20, 21, August 17, 18
Stop at the nature center to make a craft. All ages welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. The crafts will be available while supplies last. Free
No pre-registration required.
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Kids Fishing Fun Day
Saturday, June 1
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
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Tea for Two
June 10
Luhr Park
6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
$15 per pair and $5 each additional child. Ages 4 and up
“Wear you favorite Hat”
Explore a whimsical celebration brimming with craft time, specialty cupcakes, snacks, storytime and fun memories. Pre-registration and payment is due by June 4.
Registration form for this Program
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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-18 Nature Matters- Participants will learn there are several elements working together in nature.
June-25 Hook Line and Sinker- Participants will try to catch the “big one” while learning about fishing.
July-16 Insect Extravaganza- Join us for a “hands-on” approach to the world of bugs.
July-23 Animal Communication- What made that call? Learn the sounds of nature.
July-30 Ducks Unlimited- Come learn all about ducks and explore their lives.
Pre-registration and payment is required one week before each program.
Registration form for these Programs
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Tree Identification Hike
For beginners
June 22 and 23
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Weather Pending
Ages 13 and up
Learn how to use a tree identification chart and go on a hike with Hemlock Heather. The program is geared toward beginners. The hikes are free but pre-registration is required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 219-325-8315 by June 13 to reserve your spot.
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Book Making Class
July 6
Luhr Park
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$20 per person
Ages 13 and up
Join Hemlock Heather while she instructs you on making these cool books. All supplies will be provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration and payment is required on or before June 27.
Registration form for this Program
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Paint and Create Canvas
July 20
Luhr Park
10:30 am-12:30 pm
$15 per person
Ages 10 and up
Come on out to the Nature Center for tons of painting fun. Hemlock Heather will lead you on an adventure painting a 8 X 10 animal canvas. All supplies will be provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. Seating is limited so reserve your spot today. Pre-registration and payment is required on or before July 11.
Registration form for this Program
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PJ Time with your stuffed friend
July 22 Free
10:30-11:15 am
Luhr Park
Ages 2-11
Come to the nature center in your pj’s and bring your favorite stuffed animal. We will have story time, snacks and fun. Geared towards kids ages 2-11 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Free. Pre-registration is required one week before the program. Call 219-325-8315.
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Rock Painting Class
August 3
Luhr Park
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$5 per person
All Ages
Bring two of your favorite rocks to this fun craft session.Hemlock Heather will give you hints and pointers on how to make the perfect work of art. All supplies will be provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration and payment is required on or before July 25.
Registration form for this Program
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Zentangle Animal
Coloring and Tile Craft
August 31
Luhr Park
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$20 per person
Ages 13 and up
Hemlock Heather will guide you on this craft journey. All supplies will be provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration and payment is required on or before August 22.
Registration form for this Program
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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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2019 Pioneer Days September 28 and 29
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