Each program is limited to maintain social distancing.
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Natures Tiny Tots
September 13, 20 are Full
October 18, 25 are Full
November 8, 22 are Full
December 6, 20
10 – 11 am FREE Luhr Park
max total 12 (kids & parents)
Toddlers – Pre-School age
(masks required ages 3 plus)
Call at least one week in advance to signup & assure a spot 219-325-8315
Come explore nature with your toddlers and preschoolers at Luhr Park. Designed for parents and grandparents to bring out the munchkins for some FUN. Enjoy music, dance with your kids, giggle, storytelling, hands-on activities, take a hike (weather permitting) and just have plain ole fun.
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Parent and Child Discovery Days
6-7:15 pm Ages 3-8
Luhr Park Nature Center
$5.00 A Child / Per Program
An adult is required to participate.
Oct. 6- Who Lives Here? Oct.20-Deer Crossing
Nov.3- What’s For Dinner?
Nov. 10- Turkey Talk
Dec. 1- Catch The Sun
Dec. 15- Behind The Mask
Pre-registration and payment is required one week before each program.
Click here for a registration form.
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Healthy Lifestyles
A delightful social club committed to help improve your quality of life. Come relax, enjoy nature, and have coffee or tea on the Parks with your new circle of friends. What is even better, its FREE.
Luhr County Park from 9 – 10 am on Wednesdays
Call at least one week in advance to signup & assure a spot.
Call 219-325-8315
September 1st - fall garden cleanup & separating your plants with Sacha Gee-Burns, Solid Waste District
October 6th - Pulmonary Health, Patti Solona, Respiratory Therapy Manager Northwest Health LaPorte
November 3 - Understanding Medicare, Parts A, B, C and D as well as the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period. Even if you’re not on Medicare yet, becoming familiar will enable you to make educated decisions. By Megan Rogers, Specialist for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
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Nature Stroll
August 17 Luhr
7:15 – 8:00 am
Join a naturalist in front of the Nature Center for a relaxing stroll through Luhr park. Learn about the history of their park, look for migrating birds, identify some trees, hunt for native plants. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call to reserve your free spot. 219-325-8315
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Family Fishing Night
August 30
5- 7:30 pm Luhr 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 programs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE
Pre-registration is required at least one day before program.
Call 219-325-8315
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Family Stream Sampling and More!
September 11 11 am - 1 pm
Red Mill County Park (EEC South Side)
Join us at Red Mill County Park (South Side) to enjoy some family friendly programs. Make a craft, meet a salamander and snake, get up close and personal with macroinvertebrates, use nets to sample water, and much more. The program is brought to you by the LaPorte County SWCD and the LaPorte County Parks. This is a free program and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Have questions call 219-324-5855.
No pre-registration required.
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Easy Exercises for All Ages
September 15 Luhr Park 9-10 am Free
Call week before to register 219-325-8315
“Easy Exercises for All Ages” Join Physical Therapist Diane Rich for a head-to-toe walkthrough of some easy exercises to help keep muscles and joints limber!
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Pioneer Days
September 25 & 26
10 am - 4 pm
Creek Ridge County Park
$2 for Adults
$1 Child or Seniors
(4 and under are free)
Step into the past, visit with historically clad re-enactors and vendors. Bring the whole family and experience outdoor cooking, crafts, candle dipping, wagon rides, food, and much more.
No pre-registration required.
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Pumpkin Painting and Halloween Bingo
October 4
Luhr Park 5 – 6:15 pm
Max 30
Come out and decorate your pumpkin and play bingo; pumpkins and decorations will be provided. Call to register your spot today 219-325-8315. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Plant Base Life
October 19
Luhr Park Nature Center
6– 7:30 pm
A Journey into Health; a Plant Based Path tips, tricks and recipes, by Marcy Daily
Call week before to register 219-325-8315
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Tails from the Trails
November 9
Luhr Park 6– 7pm
Park Board Member Ron Knickrehm hiked the Appalachian Trail. Come follow his journey and experiences inside the Nature Center. Call week before to register 219-325-8315.
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Attention Homeschool Participants
Fishing Fun
October 13
Luhr Park 11am - 12pm
For ages 6 - 13
Participants will learn how to cast and go fishing. Poles and bait will be provided.
Pre-register by October 6
Reptiles and Amphibians
November 10
Luhr Park 11 am - 12pm
For ages 6 - 13
Students will learn the basic differences between reptiles and amphibians, while getting up close and personal with each. Pre-register by November 3
Call 219-325-8315 to
Register. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Nature Center
Craft Day
December 2 Luhr Park
1-4 pm All Ages welcome
Come out to the Luhr Park Nature Center to hang out and do a craft while supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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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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