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April 2021
Annual Plant Sale (Online)
Explore our great selection of native plants and support the Friends of Brown County State Park! All proceeds will directly support our mission and Brown County State Park. Due to COVID-19, the format of our annual plant sale will be a bit different this year. Place your order online and pick up at the Brown County State Park Nature Center on Saturday, April 24th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Shipping or delivery will not be available.
Find out more »Youth Mountain Bike Camp
Join DNK Presents for this two-day youth mountain bike clinic in Brown County, Indiana. With some of the best mountain bike trails in the Midwest, there’s plenty of reasons to get your kids out on the trails! A great way for your children to learn how to ride more safely is to participate in a clinic so they can learn skills to keep them riding more efficiently and have more fun with their family and friends! Each morning of this clinic, we will cover skills, play games and then head to the trails for rides.
Find out more »Backpacking Series: What’s in your pack?
In this workshop we will lay out the contents of a fully loaded backpack for the group to see & discuss, as well as construct a tent. We will then review participant’s packs and discuss group gear options such as water filters, stoves, cook kits, etc. Then we will check out the DNK Presents gear library & generate a list of gear needed by participants. After a break for lunch there will be an optional hike with our packs in…
Find out more »Girl Scout Badge Day: Spring Gardener
Join in the fun of the Arts of the Earth Day celebration, visit Selma Steele’s Formal Garden, and earn your Spring Gardener badge while learning what it means to be a gardener. Discover how to identify plants and find out what type of garden you could cultivate at home. Next, choose from a selection of seeds to plant in your own garden. Registration required by April 13 and limited to 15 scouts and eight adults. Price: $10/scout, $5/adult
Find out more »Guided Hike at T.C. Steele State Historic Site
Take a half-mile hike through the wooded area surrounding T.C. Steele’s home with a naturalist and learn about the natural history of Brown County. Explore the native and invasive plants, and try to spy an animal or two along the way. The trail is rated moderate, so please dress appropriately. Don’t forget some water and a snack, too. Recommended for ages 10+. Price: $4/person, 25% discount for members.
Find out more »36th Annual Wildflower Foray
Experience hikes, nature and flowers during this three-day, co-operative event throughout Brown County. Venture out on wildflower and bird walks, take a wetland hike, explore nature photography and more at T.C. Steele State Historic Site and other locations throughout the area. Historic building tours are not included in this event but can be purchased with site admission. Other locations may have gate fees. Pre-registration required for some Wildflower Foray activities.
Find out more »May 2021
Morel Mushroom Festival
Our annual Morel Mushroom Festival pays homage to those amazing and delicious fungi that so many can't wait to fry up and eat! This event will include mushroom presentations and hikes as well as a Morel Mushroom Sale. More information to come!
Find out more »Wilderness First Aid and CPR
Wilderness First Aid and CPR class brought to you by DNK Presents! We are very excited to be the host of a SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course and CPR training through the American Heart Association in Brown County Indiana. This is a 16-hour, 2 day, entry level course. It’s great for outdoor enthusiasts looking to learn more about wilderness medicine and first aid in the backcountry and anyone looking to feel more safe and confident in the outdoors alone or with a group.…
Find out more »SelfCare Saturday
Yoga and Acupuncture, chair massage, journaling, paddle boarding, disc golf and lunch! Don't miss this one-stop shop opportunity for wellness and recreation.
Find out more »June 2021
15th Annual Sundance Midwest Women’s Mountain Bike Camp
The Sundance Midwest Women's Mountain Bike Camp brings women of all levels of riders together to share the love of mountain biking in a safe and encouraging weekend. We teach you a deeper understanding to the fundamental skills, while advancing you to new maneuvers like: wheel lifts, manuals, wheelies, bunny hops, drops, cornering, climbing, braking techniques, lunges, jumps, pumping, tight switchbacks, track stands, log up and overs, plus so much more!
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