Winter in the Parks - Indiana State Parks (Episode 56)

Send us Fan MailHoosiers watch the weather — and when it's good, they get outside.Angie Manuel — Interpretive Manager for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources — joins me to talk about everything happening across Indiana's 36 state parks this winter.In this episode: — The Christmas Bird Count: how a conservation tradition that started as an alternative to hunting became one of the longest-running citizen science programs in the country — Sandhill Saturdays at Whitewater Memorial State Park: listening for cranes before you see them — Nights of lights, snowman trails, winter crafts, and family-friendly events throughout the season — Why winter is actually one of the best times for wildlife viewing — animals are forced out during daylight hours — First Day Hikes: January 1st at all 36 Indiana State Parks — Why 30 minutes outside in winter can make a meaningful difference in your mental wellbeing — The annual state parks pass: the gift that keeps giving all yearSupport the show