Give Your Child “Beaver Fever” at Indiana’s Paynetown SRA

   01.07.13

Give Your Child “Beaver Fever” at Indiana’s Paynetown SRA

Children ages 8 to 14 are invited to a free program about beavers on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Monroe Lake.

“Beaver Fever” will be at 2 p.m. at the activity center in Paynetown State Recreation Area, 4850 S. State Road 446 in Bloomington.

In this 90-minute program, children will learn about beaver biology, discover what Indiana’s largest rodent does during winter and explore how these natural “engineers” build their dams and lodges.

During the final portion of the program, children will use what they have learned to build and test their own mini version of a beaver dam.

Registration is required by 4 p.m. on Jan. 18 by calling (812) 837-9967 or emailing jvance@dnr.IN.gov.

Attendance is limited to 10 children.

Monroe Lake is at 4850 South State Road 446, Bloomington, 47401.

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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."

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