Indiana Naturalist Offers Kids Activity on Bird Beaks, Feb. 12 at Bedford Library

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 02.05.13

Children can learn how the beaks of ducks, owls, sparrows and other birds have become adapted to their eating habits during a program at the Bedford Public Library, Feb. 12.

Kids ages 7 to 12 are invited to stop by the library’s children’s department any time between 3 and 5 p.m.

The program will be presented by a naturalist from Monroe Lake. It coincides with Darwin Day, which recognizes the contributions that Charles Darwin made to modern biology. Darwin’s studies of finches and their varied beak shapes contributed to his theory of natural selection.

The library is at 1323 K Street.

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."