Home School Gene Stratton Porter Class
Come learn about one of Wabash’s most famous authors! Gene Stratton Porter lived near and in Wabash from 1863 to 1886. Known for her nature books such as Freckles, Stratton Porter wrote books and articles for children and adults. She also photographed and collected many items from nature.
This class is for students in grades 1 through 6.
Pick up a take-home kit and experiment with gravity, water, aeronautics, physics, and other STEAM-related activities. Kits are located in the children’s room and are geared toward grades K-5. While supplies last.
Pick up a take-home kit and experiment with gravity, water, aeronautics, physics, and other STEAM-related activities. Kits are located in the children’s room and are geared toward grades K-5. While supplies last.
Pick up a take-home kit and experiment with gravity, water, aeronautics, physics, and other STEAM-related activities. Kits are located in the children’s room and are geared toward grades K-5. While supplies last.
Stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel stories, and more for children up to age 6.
Stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel stories, and more for children up to age 6.
Stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel stories, and more for children up to age 6.
Salamonie Lake announces Senior Luncheon on Friday, April 10
The Senior Luncheon will be held at noon, April 10 at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, located in Lost Bridge West SRA. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend. This month’s speaker is Anne Maddox sharing a program she calls Habitats and the Interconnectedness of Nature.
Maddox says, “Having recently joined the group ‘Artists for Climate Awareness’, I use my artistic skills, love of nature and background in teaching to educate people about climate change and loss of natural habitat. Through a series of six Ecosystems that demonstrate the interconnectedness of nature and a short story, I call attention to what happens to wildlife when mowers destroy their habitat.” Maddox is Hoosier Woman Artist 2024, Indiana Wildlife Artist, Artist for Climate Awareness, and Recipient of Robert Cooper Audubon Association of Muncie Award, for Education Through Art.
The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage, and their table service. The main dishes egg salad and ham salad will be provided. A donation will be accepted to help defray costs.
Seating is limited. Reservations may be made by emailing trody@dnr.in.gov or by calling 260-468-2127.
The program with Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is located at 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702. Gate fees do apply when the entrance is staffed. $7 per Indiana vehicle, $50 for annual entrance permit to all Indiana State Parks or $25 permit for those 65 or over.
For more information on other UWIS programs, visit Facebook.com/SalamonieLake or https://on.IN.gov/salamonielake. To view DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.
Media Contact: Teresa Rody, interpretive manager, Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, (260) 468-2127, trody@dnr.IN.gov
Upper Wabash Invasives Network (UWIN) will hold a native tree and plant sale at Mississinewa
Lake’s beach parking lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 25, 2026. For best variety of choices, pre-order now and pick-up your order that day. Visit our partner organization LaFontaine Lions website to see sizes and species available.
Extra trees will be available on site for purchase, first come, first served. Native flowers will also be for sale April 25 from Wyatt Way Landscaping and Nursery.
UWIN is non-profit organization encouraging the removal of invasive species focused in Miami, Wabash, and Huntington counties. Ask about our native tree swap as well. Take this opportunity to speak to UWIN experts about tips on landscaping your space with natives, removal of invasives, and make purchases from a wide selection of native plants.
State gate fees will be waived if you’re coming to purchase plants.
Mississinewa Lake, Miami SRA, 4673 S. 625 E., Peru, IN 46970.
For more information, contact Teresa Rody by email using Trody@dnr.in.gov and ask for a
paper order form.
Bingo, but with books!