Indiana’s Mounds State Park to Host Wildlife Resource Fair August 10

   07.29.13

Indiana’s Mounds State Park to Host Wildlife Resource Fair August 10

Visitors to Mounds State Park on Aug. 10 can learn about organizations that help animals and promote conservation during the third annual Wildlife Resource Fair.

The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be groups representing exotic animal rescues, wildlife rehabilitation, bird watching, pet adoption and more.

Visitors can also see live native and non-native animals on the visitors center lawn. Additional activities include presentations and crafts throughout the afternoon.

The Friends of Mounds State Park group will sell handmade bird feeders and birdhouses and will sponsor a food tent.

For more information, call (765) 649-8128. Mounds State Park (stateparks.IN.gov/2977.htm) is at 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, 46017.

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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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