Get Ready for Indiana’s Groundhog Day

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 01.16.13

Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington to learn about groundhogs on Saturday, Jan. 26.

A naturalist from Monroe Lake will have a special table set up in the program room of the children’s department from 2 to 4 p.m.

“With Groundhog Day just a week away, it’s a great time to learn more about this neat rodent,” said Wendy Anderson, naturalist intern.

Anderson will share myths and facts about groundhogs, along with a simple groundhog craft. There is no charge for this drop-in program.

The library is at 303 E. Kirkwood Ave.

For more information, call the Paynetown Activity Center at (812) 837-9967 or email jvance@dnr.IN.gov.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."