The regular meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Potato Creek Nature Center, North Liberty, Indiana. Bring a snack to share and enjoy a program and some fellowship with other Friends members.
August 19 program will be about bats. This program will be presented by Laura Hohman (ISU grad with Center for North American Bat Research and Conservation
September 16 - Scott Namestnik (JFNew) will speak about
prairies
2008 Work Days / Special Events
Saturday, August 2, 2008
‘TATER TRADITIONS - This in depth program will focus on the cultural traditions
of the past at Potato Creek. Activity topics will include farmstead and park
development. $1-$5 Craft fee for materials. No advance registration required.
Number of participants will be limited.
September 22, 2008 until winter
PRAIRIE MAZE OPENS - Wander through the 1.5 miles of trails cut in the 7 foot
tall restored prairie grasses and try to unravel the mystery of the maze.
September 27-28, 2008
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY - Join in this nationwide effort to preserve our public
lands and help on this park clean up day.
September 27-28, 2008
PRAIRIE HARVEST WEEKEND – A delightful weekend full of events centered
around the harvest. Activities will include a prescribed fire demonstration,
crafts and scarecrow building contest. Number of participants will be limited
in the workshops. Fees will range from $1 to $10 for the various crafts and
workshops.
October 25, 2008
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS – The campground will bustle with Halloween events
this weekend. There will be a campsite decoration contest, trick or treating,
a potluck dinner and more! This weekend will be co-sponsored by the Friends
of Potato Creek.