Outdoor Elements - June 9th, 2019

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  Nature Play Zone

  Kim Swift More Information

  

  Nature Play Zone

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  Marie and Kim Swift show us what a Nature Play Space is, how to pick a location for one, and how children can interact in one. www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm

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  1. Kim SwiftEducation Programs ManagerIndiana Dunes Lakeshore
     

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  Black Oak Savanna

  John Kwilosz More Information

  

  Black Oak Savanna

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  Evie finds out about the rare Black Oak Savanna that is part of the Dunes National Park and how John Kwilosz and his team are helping to maintain that habitat. It involves controlling invasive species, controlled burns and much more.

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  1. John KwiloszNatural Resources Program ManagerIndiana Dunes National Park
     

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  Canoeing the Calumet

  Cathy Martin, Dan Plath More Information

  

  Canoeing the Calumet

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  https://savedunes.org/
  http://littlecalriverbasin.org/

  Evie and Marie travel the Little Calumet river in a canoe to find out about the work being done to restore the health of the habitat in and around the river. Find out how parts of the river are being open back up to improve the health and allow for paddling. And learn about the big picture when it comes to plans for restoring and the land that has now been protected for the future.

  Guests

  1. Cathy MartinProgram ManagerSave the Dunes
     
  2. Dan PlathChief of Resource ManagementIndiana Dunes National Park
     

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