The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 June 1979 — Page 2

JUNE 14, 1979 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

Naturalist Activities At Potato Creek THURSDAY, JUNE 14 10:00 A.M. TENEMENT TREES — Animals have homes too, lot find some. Some of trail walking. 1 hour. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Work for this neat patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 2:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK — The Hog-Nose Snake is today's animal. Meet: By Boulder At Beach. 3:30 P.M. SHORE PATROL - See some of Mother Nature's lakeside sights. 1 hour, some off trail walking. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. RACCOON RAMBLE — Search for signs of these furry little creatures. 1 Hour. Meet: Picnic Area 4. FRIDAY, JUNE 15 10:00 A.M. WHY KNOTS — Lear a few good camping knots. 30 minutes, bring a rope. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Earn a patch and learn about nature too. Meet: Boat Rental. 2:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — Learn the difference between our Water Snakes and Water Mocasins. Meet: By Boulder At Beach. 3:30 P.M. TREE ID — Find out

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how to identify trees. 45 minutes. Meet: Boat Rental. 8:30 P.M. 'POTATO CREEK' — A slide show of things to see here in the park. 45 minutes. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 9:30 P.M. STAR STUDY — A look at a few of our constellations. Come even if cloudy. 30 minutes. Meet: Picnic Area 7. SATURDAY, JUNE 15 9:30 A.M. EDIBLE PLANTS — Find out about a few budget stretchers. 45 minutes. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 10:30 A.M. OUTDOOR COOKING CLINIC — A few tips on how to cook over an open fire. 45 minutes. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST WORK HOUR — A patch program for all ages. Meet: Boat Rental. 2:00 P.M. FISHING CLINIC — A representative from the Division of Fish and Wildlife will give a talk and demonstration of techniques for our lake. 45 minutes. Meet: Boat Rental. 2:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — See a Flying Squirrel. Meet: Bv Boulder At Beach. 3:30 P.M. SNAKE SHOW — Hear about and see some of our areas snakes. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. CRITTER RACES — • Catch a critter and race it. No feathered or furry ones please. Meet: Beach. t 8:30 P.M. OWL PROWL — Experience the woods after dark. I'/j 1 hours. Meet: Boat Rental.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 8:00 A.M. OUR FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS — A bird walk along the lake. Bring your binoculars. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 10:00 M. HIDDEN HOMES — Look for signs of animals houses. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Work for a patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 2:45 P.M. BEACH NATURE BREAK — Raccoons are todays attraction. Meet: By Boulder At Beach. 3:30 P.M. SENSORY SHUFFLE — Use all of your senses on this walk. 1 hour. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. CREEK PEEK — A look for changes at dusk along the creek. 1 hour. Meet: Boat Rental. MONDAY, JUNE 18 10:00 A M. TERRIFIC TREES - Find out what a tree has done for you lately. 45 minutes. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK - Today’s feature animal is a toad! Meet: Bvboulder At Beach. 2:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Work for a patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 3:30 P.M. MEDICINE SHOW - Come learn the medicinal uses of the area's plants. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. SENSORY SHUFFLE — Use all of your senses on this walk. 1 hour. Meet: Boat Rental. TUESDAY, JUNE 19 9:00 A.M. FOR THE BIRDS — A bird walk along the lake. Bring your binoculars. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — A patch program for all. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK — Learn about garter snakes.. Meet: Bv The Boulder At Beach. 3:30 P.M. EDIBLE PLANTS — Delicious treats of Nature. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 7:00 P.M. NATURE BINGO — An educational and fun time. Meet: Picnic Area 7. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 10:00 A.M. HIDDEN HOMES - Let’s find animals homes. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Come earn a patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK — The Milk Snake is todays critter. Meet: Bv Boulder By Beach. 3:30 P.M. WHY KNOTS - Learn some basic knots. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. RACCON RAMBLE — Search for signs of these furry creatures. Meet: Picnic Area 4. THURSDAY, JUNE 21 10:00 AM. MOTHER NATURES CURVES — See her many shapes. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Learn about nature and earn a patch. Meet Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK - Today is the box turtle! Meet: By The Boulder By Beach. 3:00 P.M. DYNAMIC DIRT — Find how dirt is made an maintained. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. SHORE PATROL - See some of Mother Nature's lakeside sights. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 4. FRIDAY, JUNE 22 10:00 A M. ENVIROLOPES - Find some novelities of nature. 1 hour. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Come and earn a patch and learn about nature. Meet Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK - Today is the snapping turtle! Meet: By The Boulder Bv Beach. 3:00 P.M SCAVENGER HUNT — Come help us find some neat things in nature. Meet: Boat Rental. 1 hour. 7:00 P.M. EVENING ESCA PADES — A chance to watch the changes of the evening. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 4. SATURDAY, JUNE 23 9:30 A M. RAVINE RAMBLE — Explore the ravine of the creek.

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Moderate difficulty walking, off trail. l'/i-2 hours. Meet: Boat Launch Parking Lot. 10:30 A.M. OUTDOOR COOKING CLINIC — Learn some little tricks that make cooking outdoors easier. 45 minutes. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Help out the Park and earn a patch. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK — Learn about the painted turtle! Meet: By The Boulder By The Beach. 3:30 P.M. SNAKE SHOW — See all these neat creatures! Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 P.M. CRITTER RACES — Catch a critter and bring it to the race and win a prize! No feathered or furry ones. Meet: Beach. 8:30 P.M. CAMPFIRE — Come and sing with us and wind up a busy day. 1 hour. Meet: Across Road From Playground In Campground. SUNDAY, JUNE 24 8:30 A.M. OUR FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS — A bird walk along the lake. Bring your binoculars. 1 hour. Meet: Picnic Area 7. 10:00 A.M. WHY KNOTS — Learn some basic knots. 30 minutes. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:00 P.M. JUNIOR NATURALIST HOUR — Earn a patch and learn about nature. Meet: Boat Rental. 1:45 P.M. BEACH BREAK — The feature animal is the water snake. Meet: By The Boulder By Beach. 3:00 P.M. NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP — Learn

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some tricks to take better nature snapshots. Bring your camera. 1 hour. Meet: Boat Rental. 8:00 P.M. OWL PROWL — Experience the woods after dark. I'/j hours. Meet: Boat Rental. Nature Bound Recreational Program Here Nature Bound is an outdoor recreational and educational experience being offered to area youths, ages 10 to 13, by the St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Department. The week’s activities includes ecology, orienteering and games. The week culminates with a canoe trip on the St. Joseph River to an overnight campsite at St. Patrick’s County Park. Place Park in Walkerton is the site for the first three days of the program which will be held June 18-22. A fee of SIO.OO includes program supplies, canoe rental and meals for the overnight camping trip. Additional information and a registration form may be obtained by writing St. Joseph County Parks and Recreation Department, R.R. 2. P.O. Box 72-A. New Carlisle, Indiana 46552 or by calling 6543155. The worst thing about retirement is that yhou have to drink coffee on your own time. If you’ve given up trying to get something open, tell a four-year old not to touch it.