Calling all junior anglers and their families! Bring a pole, bait, and a bucket or use our fishing gear, and join the naturalists at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park’s pond for our annual FREE Family Fishing Derby. Earn a fish plaque for your wall and 2023 bragging rights in one of the three categories: most fish,...
Our Park Naturalists and volunteers come to your local library each month to share a story about a native animal and lead a craft or activity. These programs are FREE to attend and are most appropriate for preschool to upper elementary age children. Advance registration is required by contacting your library. June: Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni Two best friends,...
Join park naturalists and Clint Kowalik (owner of Go Fishin with Clint) for an evening of fishing and cooking fish. We'll wet a line in the ponds at the park, then learn how to filet and prepare fish for cooking. We'll cook our catch and taste the freshly cooked fish! This program is held outdoors,...
Did you forget your fishing poles and bait AGAIN? We’ve got you covered! Borrow a pole and bait from the on-site naturalist. Enjoy some fish activities even if you don’t want to get your hands wet and slimy. NOTE: State law requires fishing licenses for anyone age 18+ who is actively fishing. If you are...
Join us for a fantastic day of family fishing fun! June 1 and 2 are Free Fishing Days in the State of Indiana, which means you can fish without a license! The Park Naturalists will host a whole bunch of fun at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park fishing ponds. We’ll have a Kids’ Fishing Derby...
