Indiana Events Continued:

 

August 19:  Highland.  Master Gardener Karen Hix will discuss how to plant, grow and harvest herbs.  6:30-8 pm, 219-838-2394, Highland Branch Library Meeting Room A+B, 2841 Jewett St, www.lcplin.org/calendar.htm

August 20:  Griffith.  Tall Grass Prairie Hike, 9 am, ages 10-adult, pre-register, 219-844-3188 (Gibson Woods), Oak Ridge Prairie, 301 S Colfax St, www.lakecountyparks.org

August 21:  Anderson.  Learn more about the Midwestern Meadows from Tami Coleman at the Anderson Public Library, 3rd Floor, 10:30 am-noon, free admission, www.madisoncountymastergardener.org/upcoming_events.htm

August 22:  Chesterton.  Join a ranger under a full moon for a nighttime exploration of the woodlands and wetlands of the ancient Calumet dunes.  Bring a flashlight and bug spray.  8-9:30 pm, free, 219-395-8914, Calumet Dune Interpretive Center, Us Hwy 12 & Kemil Rd, www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/events.htm

August 26:  Fort Wayne. On the last Thursday of the month, from noon-1 pm, bring a sandwich and enjoy a "garden moment" during a 30-minute program. Today's topic is "Solar Dill Pickles." Recommended age: 8-adult, Conservatory admission applies: $5/adults, $3/children ages 3-17, free/members, Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S Calhoun St, 260-427-6440, www.botanicalconservatory.org


Indiana Club Meetings:

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Chesterton.  The Indiana Dunes Image Makers Nature Photography Club normally meets the fourth Tuesday of every month.  After a special program, participants are invited to show their own slides or prints on the special featured topic.  If you enjoy photography, come meet others who share your interest; this is an informal group.  7 pm, Indiana Dunes Nature Center, 1600 N 25 E, 219-926-1390.

Chesterton.  The Porter County Herb Society normally meets 6-9 pm at the Westchester Public Library, 200 W Indiana Ave, the 1st Tuesday of each month, except January, February and June.  Call 219-926-5474, Joni Wainovich, for additional information, www.wpl.lib.in.us/

Crown Point.  The Crown Point Garden Club normally meets the first Friday of each month, March through December, 12:30 pm, at the Civic Center, 101 S. East St.  All those interested in gardening are welcome to attend.  Contact Karen Shook, 219-663-7678, for more information about the Club.

Crown Point.  The final meeting of the Lake County Herb Society was held on January 12, 2010.  Call 219-755-3240 for any further information, www.ces.purdue.edu/lake/ 

Crown Point.  The Hoosier African Violet Society meets the 3rd Friday, monthly, at the Crown Point Civic Center for those interested in growing African violets and related plants.  7:30 pm, 219-766-3882, 101 S East St., www.hoosieravs.com 

DeMotte.  The Kankakee Valley Garden Club meets the first Monday of each month (except on holidays), 7 pm, at the DeMotte Public Library, 901 Birch St SW.  Call 219-956-2387 for additional information.

Evansville.  The Evansville Audubon Society holds their regular monthly meetings at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except July and August.  Free, 7-10 pm, 551 N Boeke Rd, 812-479-0771, www.wesselmannaturesociety.org

Fort Wayne. Explore some of northeast Indiana's finest outdoor areas with this nature-oriented group. The Wild Walkers meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month at various locations for a 2-hour guided nature hike. Dress to be in the woods and bring your field guides and binoculars. Free, ages 18+, call 260-427-6005 for meeting locations, www.fortwayneparks.org/

Gary.  The Miller Garden Club meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month, March thru November, 10 am, at the Aquatorium in Marquette Park.  Each meeting features an educational program.  Further information is available at www.millergardenclub.com

Hammond.  The Gibson Woods Wild Ones is a local chapter of Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd.  Their mission is to educate and share information with members and the community and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound practices.  Meetings are usually held at 6201 Parrish Ave at 10 am the 1st Saturday of the month, except July, August and January.  Contact Gibson Woods at 219-844-3188 for any additional information, www.lakecountyparks.com/GWIndex.html

Highland.  The Brantwood Home & Garden Club meets the first Friday of the month, 12:30 pm, at various members homes.  Meetings are held from February thru May and September thru December, and besides a program, usually include either lunch or dessert.  Dues are $20; membership is not limited to the Brantwood neighborhood or even to Highland; interested parties can contact Sheila at 219-662-2667.

Highland.  The Calumet Gem & Mineral Society meetings are held 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 8727 Delaware Ave.  They normally meet the 2nd Friday monthly from September - May.  The public is always welcome.   Call 219-924-5013 for additional information, www.lakenetnwi.net/member/calumetgem/

Highland.  The Ridge Communities Garden Club, gardening enthusiasts from Griffith and Highland, usually meets at 7 pm the second Tuesday of March-May and September-October (on recess November-February) at the Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett St.  Field Trips are planned for June-August so call Phebe at 219-838-2510 for meeting locations during those months.  The public is welcome to attend.

Hobart.  Members of the Lake County Parks Gardening Club meet monthly to learn gardening techniques, led by horticulturist, Bryan McKay.  There are no dues and meetings are normally held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lake County Parks Greenhouse, 8305 Randolph St.  10 am, meetings may occasionally be held at other parks and at other times of day.  Call 219-947-7275 for more information or email the Club at GardeningClub03@aol.com, www.lakecountyparks.org

Hobart.  The Lake County Parks Photography Club meets at 7 pm the 2nd Wednesday of April through November.  Members go on field trips, attend park programs and show their work.  There are no dues or fees to participate.  Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you are welcome.  Call 219-947-1958 for more information, Deep River County Park Visitor Center, 9410 Old Lincoln Hwy, LCParksPhotoClub@aol.comwww.lakecountyparks.org

Lowell.  The Lowell Garden Club normally meets at 6:30 pm the first Monday of each month.  Since  meeting locations can vary, please call 219-696-3461 for directions or check the web site, www.lowellgardenclub.com

Merrillville.  The Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association meets from 7-10 pm on the 4th Thursday each month at the Pierce Middle School, 199 E 70th Pl.  Call 219-980-4195 or visit www.niwoodworkers.org for more information.

Merrillville.  The Turkey Creek Garden Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at John Woods School cafeteria, 6100 E 73rd Ave, 3:30 pm.  Call Barbara at 219-663-4922 for more information about meeting times and agendas, www.lakenetnwi.net/member/tcgc/

Portage.  The Duneland Woodcarvers meets each Tuesday from 9-11 am at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Rd, www.dunelandwoodcarvers.com

Portage.  The Woodchucks Woodworking Club meets at 7 pm the second Monday of each month at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St.  Anyone interested in woodworking is invited, call 219-762-8416 for additional information.

Schererville.  The Schererville Garden Club meets at 7 pm the 1st Wednesday of each month (except December & January) at the Schererville Town Hall, 10 E Joliet St, www.scherervillegardenclub.org

St. John.  The Calumet Astronomical Society meets the 2nd Monday of each month (except December) at the Lake Central High School large group instruction room, 8400 Wicker Ave, 7:30 pm, 219-924-7974, http://casonline.org

St. John.  The Illiana Garden Pond Society meets monthly.  Check www.illianagardenpond.org for locations and times or call 219-663-2365 voicemail.

St. John.  The St. John Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7 pm, at the Community Outpatient Centre, 9660 Wicker Ave.  Their mailing address is P. O. Box 570, St. John, IN 46373.  For more information, contact Maryellen Steffe, 219-365-9807.

Valparaiso.  The Duneland Rose Society meets the last Thursday monthly (except December, January, June & August), 7:30 pm, at the Taltree Arboretum classroom, 450 W 100 N, www.rosenut.com

Valparaiso.  The Illiana Garden Railway Society meets at 7 pm the 4th Tuesday of the month.  Meetings are held at various locations in addition to Samuelson's Train Shop, 295 N Indiana 2.  Visit the web site for more detailed information, www.illianaroad.com

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More garden and nature related events and activities for children and adults can be found at these places to visit in Indiana:

Albion
Black Pine Animal Park
1426 W 300 N
260-636-7383
www.blackpineanimalpark.com

Chesterton
Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 N 25 E
219-926-1390
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2420.htm

Evansville
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
551 N Boeke Rd
812-479-0771
www.wesselmannaturesociety.org

Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks Farms
856 N 600 E
877-536-1194
www.fofarms.com

Fishers
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd
800-966-1836
www.connerprairie.org

Fort Wayne
Botanical Conservatory
1100 S Calhoun
260-427-6440
www.botanicalconservatory.org

Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
3411 Sherman Blvd
260-427-6800
www.kidszoo.org

Huntington
Huntington College Arboretum
2303 College Ave
260-356-6000 X2001

Indianapolis
Garfield Conservatory & Sunken Gardens
2505 Conservatory Dr
317-327-7183
www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org/

Indianapolis
Holcomb Botanical Garden
Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave
800-368-6852, 317-283-9413
www.butler.edu

Indianapolis
Indianapolis Museum of Art & Oldfields Estate
4000 Michigan Rd
317-923-1331
www.ima-art.org/

Indianapolis
White River Gardens
1200 W Washington St
317-630-2001
www.indyzoo.com/

Lafayette
Jerry E Clegg Foundation Botanical Gardens
1782 N 400 East
765-423-1325
www.botanique.com/bincgi/detail.cfm?idnum=5853

Michigan City
International Friendship Gardens
2055 E US Hwy 12
219-878-9885
www.friendshipgardens.org

Michigan City
Washington Park Zoo
115 Lakeshore Dr
219-873-1510
www.washingtonparkzoo.com

Muncie
Minnetrista Cultural Center & Oakhurst Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
800-4-CULTURE
www.cityofmuncie.com/attractions/attraction.asp?aid=22

Porter
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
219-926-7561 X225
www.nps.gov/indu/

Richmond
Hayes Arboretum
801 Elks Rd
765-962-3745
www.hayesarboretum.org/

Valparaiso
Ogden Gardens
Valparaiso Park Department
451 Harrison Blvd
219-462-5144
www.valparaisoparks.org/horticultural_services.aspx

Valparaiso
Taltree Arboretum
450 W 100 N
219-462-0025
http://taltree.org

West Lafayette
Purdue University Horticulture Gardens
625 Agriculture Mall Dr
765-494-1296
www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/hort_gardens.html

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Revised:  July 26, 2010