All programs meet at the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center
Friday, June 14
10:00 am, High Dunes Hike: Strap on your hiking shoes for this 1-mile hike
to the tallest dune in Indiana. You will not only see beautiful views, but
learn about both the natural and cultural history of the Indiana Dunes.
3:00 pm, J. D. Marshall Shipwreck: Set anchor at the Nature Center for this
program describing one of Lake Michigan’s shipwreck stories.
Saturday, June 15
10:00 am, Turtle Time: Turtle trot on over to learn about the turtles of the
dunes where you meet them up-close.
3:00 pm, Spider Show ‘n’ Tell: Learn more about some fascinating arachnids
who call the Dunes home.
7:30 pm, Full Moon Hike - Come along with our Naturalists and volunteers for
this special hike to Lake Michigan and back. Meet at the Nature Center at
7:30 p.m. for a presentation about our moon along with some “stellar”
treats. Hike begins at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 16
10:00 am, Beach Mysteries: In this fun program you will learn to identify
mysteries that wash up on our beach!
3:00 pm, Bird Window B-I-N-G-O: Join the Naturalist at the Nature Center’s
bird-viewing room any time during the hour to play this fun identification
game for all ages. Prizes awarded!
Monday, June 17
10:00 am, Feed the Birds: Join the Naturalist at the Nature Center to help
fill all of the bird feeders!
3:00 pm, Wetland Wander: Discover what animals call our dunes’ wetlands home
in this hands-on program.
Tuesday, June 18
10:00 am, Geology Hike: Learn the story behind the dunes ever-changing
landscape in this moderate hike.
3:00 pm, Salamander Gander: Come see our short legged, long tailed amphibian
friends at the Nature Center. Then we will head out for a short walk where
we will roll some logs to try to find some salamanders.
Wednesday, June 19
10:00 am, Bubble Trash: After picking up some litter to help the park, we
will have fun discovering how to make bubbles using items we often discard
as trash.
3:00 pm, Ant Lion Safari: Join the Naturalist at the Nature Center for this
short discovery walk looking for the unique lions of the dunes.
Thursday, June 20
10:00 am, Wild Edibles Walk: Join us for an hour walk exploring delicious
dune delicacies found below your feet.
3:00 pm, Spider Show ‘n’ Tell (See June 15)
Friday, June 21
3:00 pm, Sun Fun: This is a SHINING program where you will learn some solar
facts and then make a fun craft to take home.
Saturday, June 22
10:00 am, Dunes Creek Hike: On this easy and accessible hike to the beach
you will learn the story of our dunes creek and discover some of the plants
and animals that call it home.
3:00 pm, Snakes Alive: Slither over to the Nature Center to see some of our
snakes up-close and learn more about them.
8:30 pm, Bats: In this fun program, dispel some myths about our only flying
mammal as we try to see bats heading out to catch their nightly insect
dinners.
Sunday, June 23
10:00 am, Feed the Birds (See June 17)
3:00 pm, Turtle Time: Turtle trot on over to learn about the turtles of the
dunes where you meet them up-close.
Monday, June 24
10:00 am, Geology Hike (See June 18)
3:00 pm, Bubble Trash (See June 19)
Tuesday, June 25
10:00 am, To the Blowout and Back: Come out and experience with a Naturalist
what was voted by USA Today as Indiana’s most beautiful trail! You’ll learn
some history about the Prairie Club who helped save the dunes.
3:00 pm, Glacial Goodies: A special ice cream treat will be served, while
supplies last, with toppings to help you learn about glacial drift in the
Indiana Dunes landscape.
Wednesday, June 26
10:00 am, High Dunes Hike (See June 14)
3:00 pm, Snakes Alive (See June 22)
Thursday, June 27
10:00 am, Beach Mysteries (See June 16)
3:00 pm, J. D. Marshall Shipwreck (See June 14)
Friday, June 28
10:00 am, Hike to the Governor’s Cottage: Join the naturalist for a moderate
history hike to explore the remains of Governor Jackson's cottage near the
lakeshore.
3:00 pm, Wetland Wander (See June 17)
Saturday, June 29
10:00 am, Critter Dinner: Stop in to see our Nature Center’s reptiles and
amphibians eat their live meals.
3:00 pm, Ant Lion Safari (See June 19)
8:30 pm, Sense-sational Hike: Awaken your 5-senses with hands-on activities
to help you be a nocturnal animal.
Sunday, June 30
10:00 am, Feed the Birds (See June 17)
3:00 pm, Photo Scavenger Hunt: We have prizes and a list! Bring a camera or
phone for this fun game!