Holiday Craft Workshops for Children at Indiana’s Chain O’Lakes SP

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 11.08.12

Children of all ages can create and take home fun nature-themed holiday crafts during Saturday Winter Craft Workshops at the historic Stanley Schoolhouse in Chain O’Lakes State Park.

The Saturday workshops are free and hosted by the park’s interpretive naturalist. The Stanley Schoolhouse is heated. The workshops schedule:

Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.: Turkey Table Centerpiece Craft.
Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.: Trail 8 Turkey Waddle Walk.
Dec. 1 at 1 p.m.: Popsicle Reindeer Tree Ornaments.
Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.: Pinecone Birdfeeders.
Dec. 15 at 11 a.m.: Magic Reindeer Food.

For complete program descriptions, visit StateParks.IN.gov/2420.htm.

For more information, contact interpretive naturalist Leslie Arnold at (260) 636-2654 or chaininterp@dnr.IN.gov.

Chain O’Lakes State Park is at 2355 E. 75 South, Albion, 46701.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."