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MyDNR - See one of Indiana's greatest wildlife spectacles

State of Indiana sent this bulletin on October 29, 2009 02:50 PM



In This Issue Watch the Sandhill Cranes New exhibit at McCormick's Creek Outdoor Indiana magazine features calendar Thanksgiving at the State Park Inns 2 for 1 winter Inns rates Breakfast with Santa Party like it's 1949 'Wear it Indiana' winner Help preserve your natural resources Hear DNR's bird expert Division of Communications 402 W. Washington St 255B Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 233-3046 dnr.IN.gov	Watch the sandhill cranes as they migrate south Come join us, as each fall, tens of thousands of sandhill cranes visit Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area’s shallow marshes. During what's called Indiana's largest wildlife spectacle, Jasper-Pulaski FWA hosts up to 30,000 cranes a day. Indiana Dunes State Park is planning its second annual field trip, Saturday, Nov. 14 to see the cranes of Jasper-Pulaski FWA. The $20 fee includes a program, bus ride and snacks. You'll leave the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center at 2 p.m., and should return back to the Nature Center around 6 p.m. To register call (219) 926-1390. New exhibit to open at McCormick's Creek Nature Center Join us for the dedication at McCormick's Creek Nature Center on Friday, Nov. 6. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m., and all are welcome. The new exhibit replaces items that were more than 20 years old, and includes a replica of a cave entrance, a look at the glaciers that covered Indiana, lots of hands-on activities, a diorama with a "turtle run" for live turtles, a kids play space with puppets and books, and exhibits about the families who owned the land before McCormick's Creek was a state park. The Nature Center will be open throughout the winter. For more information about McCormick's Creek State Park, visit www.dnr.IN.gov/parklake. New Outdoor Indiana magazine features calendar Thinking 2010 yet? Outdoor Indiana magazine is. The November-December issue, months in the making, debuts in a few days, featuring the famous full-color calendar, presented as a 16-page removable insert. It's packed with listings of DNR events. The annual collector's item issue features exclusive photos of the best of Indiana, including shots of Parke County, Mounds State Park, Beck's Mill near Salem, Johnson County, Warren County, Prophetstown State Park and Tippecanoe River State Park. Use the calendar to pick a date to ski or snowboard Indiana, as detailed in the cover story about Paoli Peaks in Paoli and Lawrenceburg's Perfect North Slopes. The issue culminates the 75th anniversary for DNR's 48-page full-color magazine. Subscriptions are $12 for a year (six issues) or $20 for two years. You also can ask for Outdoor Indiana at most Borders and Barnes and Noble stores in the state and at DNR properties. Single copies sell for $3. To subscribe for yourself, a friend or relative, or for more information, call (317) 233-3046 or go to OutdoorIndiana.org. Reserve your spot for Thanksgiving with the State Park Inns Celebrate Thanksgiving with fabulous meals and desserts at your favorite Indiana State Park Inn. Seating times fill quickly so make your reservation now. Check for details at your favorite inn at IndianaInns.com. Special 2-for-1 winter rates Starting Nov. 30, 2009 and running through Feb. 25, 2010, stay two nights for the price of one (Sunday through Thursday only. Not valid Dec. 20-31, 2009.) Please make your reservations by calling 877-LODGES-1. Have breakfast with Santa at Fort Harrison, Dec. 12 from 9–11 a.m. $3.99 for ages 5-11 $5.25 for 12 and older Children younger than 4 eat free After breakfast, visit our Holiday Bazaar at Fort Harrison in our Main Lodge Nov. 21- Dec. 31. Gifts, toys, decorations and nature-related items, perfect for Christmas gifts, will be available for purchase. For information, please call (317) 638-6000. Find a list of other properties hosting events with Santa. Revisit the glory days of the 1940s "Return to the 40s Dinner Dance" comes to the Garrison Conference Center at Fort Harrison State Park on Saturday, Nov. 14. Dinner is from 6–8 p.m. Dancing to Glenn Miller swing music from the Barton-Rogers Big Band runs from 8-10 p.m.. The doors and a cash bar open 5 p.m. Cost for the dinner and dance is $30 single or $50 per couple. A dinner, dance and hotel room package is available for $125 per couple. Please call 877-937-3678 for reservations. 'Wear It Indiana' winner is Spencer Paton On Sept. 23 the ‘Wear It Indiana' campaign held its Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine $1,000 shopping spree drawing. DNR director Rob Carter reached into nearly 3,000 ‘Wear It’ pledge cards that had been signed by boaters at ‘Wear It Indiana’ campaign sites statewide, and drew the name of Spencer Paton. Spencer is an 8-year-old Cub Scout from Greenwood. He signed the ‘Wear It Indiana’ pledge card during the 2009 Indiana State Fair promising that he would wear his life jacket. Spencer said that he always wears his life jacket when he’s fishing with his grandfather. Help preserve Indiana's unique natural resources This holiday season, consider supporting the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation. The Foundation is committed to preserving Indiana's unique natural heritage through land acquisition and conservation education and needs your help more than ever before. In 2010, our ambitious goals include permanently protecting 1,500 acres of forest, wetland or prairie and sharing the joys and benefits of outdoor recreation with 20,000 underserved children and adults. Every Indiana resident has a role to play in shepherding Indiana's natural resources. Become a member of the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation. You'll help the long-term health and protection of our natural heritage. Hear DNR's bird expert, John Castrale provide insight on book On Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m., Carole Garbuny Vogel, co-author of the children's book The Man Who Flies with Birds, will appear at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis. Vogel’s presentation will include a slideshow and book signing. John Castrale, a Department of Natural Resources non-game biologist known for banding the peregrine falcon chicks at Market Tower, will give a local perspective on bird conservation efforts.