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DNR Home > Events > DNR at the State Fair > DNR 2012 State Fair Schedule DNR 2012 State Fair Schedule

All dates, times and programs subject to change; check fair program for updates. For youth fishing, pre-registration at the DNR building is required.

Friday, August 3

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Pelts and Skulls
12 - 1:30 p.m. Grain Milling in Indiana, Front Porch
12 - 3 p.m. Reel Women - Reel Men: Anyone can learn to fly fish, Fishin’ Pond
2 - 4 p.m. Geology of Monroe Lake, Front Porch
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater
5 p.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Buildings, DNR Trolley Stop
7 p.m. Friday Night Campfire Stories, Songs and S'mores, Amphitheater

Saturday, August 4 (Wild Game Cookout Day)

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Spiders and other Insects
11 a.m. Taste of the Wild Cookout: A Free Taste of Indiana's Wild Fish and Game
11 a.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
1 p.m. Dutch Oven Cooking, Amphitheater
2 - 4 p.m. Liar's Bench program, Front Porch
3:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater
4 - 7 p.m. Fish with a Girl Scout Day, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond.

Sunday, August 5 (Wear It Indiana Day)

9 a.m. - noon Fish with a Bass Angler, Indiana Bass Federation,Youth Fishing; Fishing Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Visits, Roving Naturalist
1 p.m. Off Road Vehicle Safety, Amphitheater
1 p.m. Smokey Bear's Birthday Party, Front Porch
3 - 4 p.m. Indiana Smallmouth Alliance: Smallmouth fishing tips and techniques, Fishin' Pond
4 - 7 p.m. Smallmouth Day, Indiana Smallmouth Alliance, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater

Monday, August 6

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nature's Nasties (Spiders), Roving Naturalist
1 p.m. FIRE! How the DNR Uses Fire as Tool, Front Porch
2 - 3:30 p.m. SCUBA Demonstration with Indiana Conservation Officers, Fishin' Pond
2 - 4 p.m. Military History with Fort Harrison Interpreter, Front Porch
4 - 7 p.m. Pink Day, Casting For Recovery, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. Indy Parks Birds of Prey, Amphitheater

Tuesday, August 7

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Roving Naturalist: Indiana Snakes
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist: The Mystery of Coal, Division of Reclamation
1 p.m. Legacy Theater: Indiana Stories and Songs, Amphitheater
2 - 3:30 p.m. Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond
4:30 p.m. An Evening with an Eagle, Zach Walker from As Wings of Eagles, Inc., Amphitheater
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond

Wednesday, August 8

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist: Indiana Geodes
1 p.m. Bats: Myths and Reality, Amphitheater
2 - 3:30 p.m. Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond
2 - 4 p.m. Geology ROCKS! Front Porch
4:30 p.m. Raptors of Indiana, Amphitheater
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond

Thursday, August 9 (History Day at ISF)

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk! Amphitheater
11 a.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist: Birds of Indiana
1 p.m. Attracting Birds to Your Backyard, Amphitheater
1 p.m. DNR Historic Preservation Awards, Amphitheater
2 p.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
2 -3:30 p.m. Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond
2 - 4 p.m. Native People at Prophetstown, Front Porch
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. The Art of Falconry, Indiana Falconry Association, Amphitheater:
5 p.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop

Friday, August 10

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Flying Fish Friday, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Ice Age Animals
1 p.m. Gardening for Butterflies, Front Porch
2 - 3:30 p.m. SCUBA Demonstration with Indiana Conservation Officers, Fishin' Pond
4 - 7 p.m. Flying Fish Friday, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. ndiana Birds of Prey, Live Raptors from Hardy Lake Raptor Center, Amphitheater
6 p.m. Resource Dog Workout, Amphitheater

Saturday, August 11

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fish with a Firefighter, Indiana Firefighters, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist: Binocs & Beaks: Bird Games from Flying Wild
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Fly Casting Demonstrations, Fly Masters of Indianapolis, Fishin' Pond
1 p.m. "Wildflowers and Ferns of Indiana Forests" book signing with Michael Homoya, gift shop
2 - 3 p.m. Muskie Fishing Tips, Fishin' Pond
2 - 4 p.m. Fly Tying Demonstrations, Fly Masters of Indianapolis, Front Porch
4 - 7 p.m. Muskie Day, Muskies Inc., Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater

Sunday, August 12

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Love Our Lakes Day, Indiana Lake Management Society, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Leave No Trace
Noon - 5 p.m. Snakes Alive! Indiana Snakes on Display
12:30 p.m Taxidermy Demonstration, Hoosier Trapper Supply, Front Porch
1 - 3 p.m. Archaeology Road Show (Artifact ID), Amphitheater
2 p.m. Smokey Bear Birthday Party, Front Porch
4 p.m Taxidermy Demonstration, Hoosier Trapper Supply, Front Porch
4:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater
4 - 7 p.m. Camptown Fishing, Camptown, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond,

Monday, August 13

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Indiana Snakes
1 p.m. A Grave Matters in Indiana: How to Preserve our Cemeteries, Amphitheater
2 - 4 p.m. Got Geese? Canada Geese biology, management, and more. Front Porch
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. Indy Parks Birds of Prey, Amphitheater

Tuesday, August 14

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. -1 p.m. Animal Adaptations, Roving Naturalist
2 - 4 p.m. GPS - How it Works with Division of Water
4 - 7 p.m. Fish with Your Grandkid Day, Youth and their grandparents, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. An Evening with an Eagle, Zach Walker from As Wings of Eagles, Inc., Amphitheater

Wednesday, August 15

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Indiana Fossils, Roving Naturalist
12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond
1 p.m. Waterfowl of Indiana, Amphitheater
2 - 4 p.m. Life and Times of George Rogers Clark, Front Porch
3 - 4 p.m. Voyageurs and the Fur Trade in Indiana with Indy Parks, Amphitheater
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 P.m. An Evening with an Eagle, Zach Walker from As Wings of Eagles, Inc., Amphitheater

Thursday, August 16

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Wood ID
12 - 2 p.m. Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond
1 p.m. Underground Railroad in Indiana, Amphitheater
2 - 4 p.m. Make n' Take a Tree Measuring Stick, Front Porch
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater

Friday, August 17

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Abe Lincoln with Lincoln State Park interpreter
12 - 2 p.m. Paddling Safety, Fishin' Pond
1 p.m. Indiana Wildlife at the Time of Lincoln, Amphitheater
2 - 4 pm. Help for Your Old House: Indiana Style. Bring your “Old House” questions about renovation and care of historic homes and other structures. Front Porch
2 - 3:30 p.m. SCUBA Demonstration with Indiana Conservation Officers, Fishin' Pond
4 - 7 p.m. Flying Fish Friday, Fishin' Pond
4:30 p.m. Indiana Birds of Prey, Live Raptors from Hardy Lake Raptor Center, Amphitheater

Saturday, August 18

9 a.m. to noon. Fish with a Bass Angler, Indy Bass Club, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. Silly Safaris Wildlife Program, Amphitheater
11 a.m. Architectural Trolley Tour of Historic Fairgrounds' Bldgs., DNR Trolley Stop
1 p.m. Shipwreck Stories on Lake Michigan, Front Porch
1 - 5 p.m. Snakes Alive! Indiana Snakes on Display.
2 - 3:30 p.m. Indy Admirals Remote Control Boats, Fishin' Pond
2 - 4 p.m. Managing Natural Resources in Indiana State Parks & Reservoirs, Front Porch
4:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater
5 - 8 p.m. Fish with a Fish Head, Indiana Chapter of American Fisheries Society, Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
6 p.m. Resource Dog Workout, DNR dogs find illegal game, track poachers, Amphitheater

Sunday, August 19

10 a.m. Snakes Alive Talk, Amphitheater
11 a.m. Silly Safari Wildlife Program, Amphitheater
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Roving Naturalist, Spring Mill Village - Pioneer
Noon - 3 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
2 - 4 p.m. Stuff that Critter - Preserving Animal Specimens, Front Porch
4 - 7 p.m. Youth Fishing, Fishin’ Pond
4:30 p.m. Take Flight Live Raptor Show, Amphitheater

 

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