Park Sights
All Around
|
|
|
Wildlife
|
The Prairie RestorationOur small patch of restored prairie was first constructed in Fall of 1991, and then expanded in Winter of 2000. It is filled with native prairie grasses and flowering plants that used to thrive in our Indiana prairies. You may recognize: Purple Coneflower, Prairie Coreopsis, Prairie Sunflower, Little and Big Bluestem grasses, Cup Plant, Asters, Bee Balm (Monarda), and Rattlesnake Master. |
|
Annual Kids' Fishing RodeoEvery year, on the second Saturday in June, Dobbs Park Nature Center hosts a Kids' Fishing Rodeo, which draws in an average of 200 children ages 2-15. We have great prizes for catching the largest bass, catfish, and sunfish in each category, plus largest fish overall and most fish overall. We also have TONS of awesome door prizes and a whole lot of fun! |