Guides
| Newsletters |
- Mailed Newsletter - $5 donation per address, to cover postage and materials for 4 issues per year.
- Email/monthly Newsletter - sign up HERE.
- Prepared by Leslie Arnold, volunteer Naturalist
- April - October seasonal newsletter
- The Lonely Satyr - past newsletters
| Barn Quilts in the Parks |
| Wild about Wildflowers? |
Many acres of park property have been restored with native plants & flowers.
Woodland wildflowers put on a show at Maple Wood Nature Center in the spring. Summer shares blooming prairies at Dallas Lake Park, Delt Church Park, and Pine Knob Park/Mike Metz Fen.
Please don't pick or remove any flowers/plants! Take your camera and share lots of photos!!
| Birdwatching |
Many birdwatchers flock to our county parks as this activity has grown. Our native restoration efforts and natural surroundings attract a beautiful variety of birds. Grab your binoculars and your camera!
- Birds of Maple Wood checklist
- EBird local bird sightings
- Birdcount.org national bird count activity
- Backyard Birds of Indiana - a resource for learning to identify birds
- LaGrange County Birding Facebook Page
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| Tree Identification |
Our parks are a great place to learn to identify a variety of trees.
- Trees of Maple Wood is a wonderful resource to have when walking our trails.
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| Mushrooms |
| Park Guides |
Please note the changes below for 2024:
- Dallas Lake Park Admission: There is no longer an admission fee to enter the park. There is now a Beach Fee at Dallas Lake Park. Daily per person is $1.00. Season Beach Passes are available for $40 in the park office.
- Maple Wood Nature Center: Not open on Wednesdays. It is open by appointment or during programs and events held in the Nature Center. Call 260-854-2225 with questions.
Park Hours
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Contact Information
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Contact Us
Mary Franke,
Director of Parks
Director of Parks
- Business: (260) 854-2225
- Staff Directory
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
