Join Sycamore Land Trust and Friends of Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge on a nature hike through the Columbia Mine Preserve led by wildlife biologist, David Howell, and Sycamore Land Trust Administrative Director, Susan Haislip. This nature walk will feature a stop at a newly constructed pier at Snakey Point Wetland, a discussion on an Eastern Box Turtle study at the Refuge, bird watching and grassland habitat management activities, including observing the results of a controlled burn and checking out a Barn Owl nesting box. The hike will start at Boyds Parking lot, just east of Snakey Point (see directions below). This hike is free to the public. Terrain is fairly flat. Dress for the weather, and bring your binoculars and/or camera.
The Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and the Columbia Mine Preserve are located in Oakland City, Indiana and is easily accessible from I-69, IN 57 and IN 64. From the intersection of IN 57 and IN 64 head east on IN 64. Turn left on CR 1275 E and follow the signs to the Refuge. We will meet at the Boyd’s Woods parking lot which is labeled #1 on this map.If using GPS, start at the Refuge office: 510 ½ West Morton Street, Oakland City, IN 47660 , and proceed east on IN 64 as directed above.
For more information contact contact Dave Howell at 812-455-5256 or email us at [email protected]

If you are new to Buddhism and meditation, or to Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington, and wish to find out what we are all about, please attend our free open house. It will include a guided relaxation breathing meditation and a short talk on meditation and Buddhism as well as an introduction to the Center’s programs, refreshments and a tour.

Pulling garlic mustard is thirsty work! After tackling this invasive plant at the preserve, you’re invited to join us at Upland’s Westside Beer Bar for a tasty local beverage and conversation. Sign up by calling (812)-336-5832 or email [email protected]

Meet in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium on the first floor for a free, docent-led tour every Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. Additional tours can be arranged upon request. The museum also offers audio description and touch tours for people with low vision. Walk-ins and kids are welcome. Please contact tour manager Patsy Rahn at [email protected] or (812) 855-7719 for more information.

Wayne Campbell (Oil, Acrylic & Pastel painting) began painting at a very young age and won his first competition in 1969 at the Scott County Fair at the age of twelve. Considering himself mostly self-taught, he has taken a variety of instructional workshops from many great Indiana artists. His accomplishments include winning many Grand champion, first place and People’s choice awards in a number of notable contests. Fast, loose plein air painting is his passion. Wayne became a member of the Brown County Art Guild in 2016. Wayne will take questions from the audience and host a live drawing from a model on Saturday, May 6 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Meet WFIU on-air personality Annie Corrigan and get signed copy of her new book Earth Eats: Real Food Green Living. Based on the WFIU radio show and podcast, Earth Eats showcases local food at its finest and features everything the local grower and food enthusiast needs to know all year round.

If you listen to Sirius/XM’s Comedy Channels or watched The David Letterman Show, you have heard Ross Bennett a lot! His CD’s get major air-play on Laugh USA and The Blue Collar Comedy Channels. “A stand-up comic for people who say they don’t like stand-up comics.”. A one-time West Point Cadet, Ross is from upstate New York, or as he says, “A small town just on the outskirts of a Wal Mart.” No adult language.