Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) this event is cancelled. Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. Call 812-273-0783. This outdoor learning event just for women offeres multiple classes from which to choose. We recommend your register early as this is a popular event. 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM $35-$70 depending on age and date of registration. (*Date subject to change.)
Education and Fun at History Camp
I have been taking my 6-year-old daughter to History Camp this week, and she loves it. We are fortunate enough to live in town that is rich with examples of natural history and human history. Our unique situation on the river allows us to view the fossil rich limestone beds of the river and well-preserved … more
Favorite Free Things To Do in June
Come on, be honest, who doesn’t like free things to do? So, I thought I’d clue you in on some of our favorite free things to do in June and beyond. Here are some of the things that happen every month: Bluegrass Music at 6pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds – the first Saturday of … more
Madison in Bloom
Think Spring and Think Madison, Indiana, which is always at its best during the Madison in Bloom Spring Garden Tour –May 11 & 12 and May 18 & 18. Sponsored by The Jefferson County Historical Society, this event offers 9 private, blossoming gardens not normally open to the public and 2 public house museum gardens. … more
Big Oaks NWR opens for 2013 public use
It’s hard to believe that April is nearly over! Our spring season is in full gear here at the refuge, with the start of the 2013 public use season with fishing at Old Timbers Lake and the annual turkey season upon us. The eaglets have hatched at the lake and we are watching them closely. … more
Kids on School Break?
Are you trying to find fun things to keep the kids occupied during Spring Break? The City of Madison, local organizations and Visit Madison have teamed up to give you some suggestions. We know the weather is NOT cooperating this year but many of these activities happen inside so that will help. There is still … more
A Garden Affair: Container Gardening
If you are ready to shake the winter blahs and get back to your garden, or if you just want to learn something new, don’t miss the fourth annual “Garden Affair” on Saturday, April 6. Sponsored by the Lanier Mansion Foundation, this year’s program includes a speaker, a spring luncheon and a chance to shop … more
BALD EAGLES ARE NESTING AT OLD TIMBERS LAKE!
During the winter months, the refuge slows down. We are closed for public use from December to mid-April. However, that doesn’t mean we are hibernating. Since we have a strong research program here at the refuge, all of the data that has been collected throughout the warmer months is compiled, analyzed and then reports are … more
Andrew Hoffman Intern at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge to speak
Andrew Hoffman, intern at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, will speak on Monday, February 4th, at the monthly meeting of the Big Oaks Conservation Society. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison – Jefferson County Public Library in Madison, IN. Join us February 4th as Andrew discusses: The World Underfoot: Amphibians of … more
O, Tannenbaum!
For the past few years, my husband and I have made a tradition of selecting and cutting our own Christmas tree. Dan grew up in Michigan, so the pungent evergreen scent carries him back to the days of his youth. After all, a big part of Christmas is recalling the wonderful Christmases of long ago. … more
