Join the Nature Lovers Lunch and Learn series at Ouabache State Park sponsored by the Friends of Ouabache.  Anyone is welcome to join.   Participants are to bring in their own lunch and drink.   Desserts will be provided.  It takes place at the Lodge Recreation Building.   People will get to enjoy a nature program and fellowship while eating.  The program will be offered beginning Thursday, March 16th and thereafter every second Thursday of the month April through October.  Each month is a different topic. The program is free with paid park admission.  A freewill donation to Friends group at program is accepted. To register or for more information, call Ouabache State Park 260-824-0926 or email friendsofouabache@gmail.com.

Ouabache State Park has partnered with Friends of Ouabache and Wells Co. Purdue Ext. to host an Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) class from March 30 through May 25 on Thursdays from noon-3p.m. Fee for class is $75.00. Registrations are due by March 20. To get a registration or to learn more about the program, contact Jody Heaston, jheaston@dnr.in.gov or 463-203-6562 or visit Wells Co. Purdue Ext. located at 4-H Park in Bluffton. The mission of the IMN is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, water, soils and wildlife and to promote volunteer service in local communities. www.indianamasternaturalist.org. Pictured IMN class from 2018.