Want to work on your flora identification skills? Practice with a naturalist! Monthly Flora Field Days at Monroe Lake emphasize proper use and application of an ID key, which opens the door to identifying thousands of species.

The final session this year will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6 at Allens Creek State Recreation Area, at the end of Allens Creek Road. Registration, which is free, is required by Oct. 4 at http://bit.ly/florafieldoct2020.

The naturalist will work with each attendee based on their prior experience. If you’ve never worked with flower ID before, this is a great way to learn. If you have prior experience, this is a fun way to practice your skills (and maybe add some new blooms to your life list!).

Admission to Allens Creek SRA is free. Questions about this program should be directed to Jill Vance, Interpretive Naturalist, at 812-837-9967 or [email protected].

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Learn about the performance, cost and incentives for solar energy systems from Solar Indiana Renewable Energy Network volunteers in an interactive Zoom meeting.
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Join museum educators for an evening reading of “Moonbear” by Frank Asch. We will wind down from the day by learning about moon phases and the night sky.All welcome. Activities designed for children ages birth through 6 years.