fall Nature Walk

"Our parks and preserves are not mere picnicking places. They are rich storehouses of memories and reveries. They are guides and counsels to the weary and faltering in spirit. They are bearers of wonderful tales to those who will listen; a solace to the aged and an inspiration to the young."   

- Colonel Richard Lieber, founder of the Indiana State Park System

Our Fall Nature Walk will be held October 8th at Turkey Run State Park. This is our 2nd Meeting-wide trip to one of our state parks and should be a great time to enjoy the trees as the leaves start changing color.

We know that time spent in nature does wonders for our physical and mental wellbeing. It can lower anxiety and breathing fresh air has been shown to boost our immune systems. It also reminds us of the miracles of creation we are gifted with on this wonderful planet and inspires us to protect them. 

In 1900 fellow Hoosier, Richard Lieber, was just so inspired. After a tour of Yosemite National Park, he came back to Indiana and began a journey that eventually led to creation of the Indiana State Park System.

During Indiana’s statehood centennial in 1916, Lieber encouraged Indiana Governor Samuel M. Ralston to start the State Parks Committee, with Lieber as chairman. The committee started acquiring parks, succeeding with McCormick's Creek and Turkey Run both opening on December 11, 1916, without any state funds (The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a major private donor).

So, join us, if you’re able, and enjoy time spent in one of Indiana’s great state parks.

Visit our website and register for the walk by October 1st at the latest.

https://www.fairfieldfriends.org/eventsignup

Or email Jeff Gabbard at jgabbard42@gmail.com