INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will host open houses at state forests Oct. 28, 29 and 30.
During the events, Hoosiers can learn more about outdoor recreation available at state forests and how the properties’ professional foresters work to manage the properties for long-term forest health, according to a DNR media release.
“These open houses also allow us to receive valuable feedback from our neighbors and users about state forest management,” State Forester John Seifert said.
A guided hike will be offered at 5 p.m. during each open house.
In addition to attendees being able to ask questions and comment, Hoosiers can submit written questions or comments at in.accessgov.com/dnr/Forms/Page/forestry/forestry-comment/0.
Open houses will be offered at the following locations:
• Clark State Forest: Oct. 28, 4 to 7 p.m., at the property office, which is a mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31. Call 812-294-4306 for more information.
• Greene-Sullivan State Forest: Oct. 28, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: 812-648-2810.
• Salamonie River and Frances Slocum State Forests: Oct. 28, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: 260-782-0430.
• Harrison-Crawford State Forest: Oct. 29, 4 to 7 p.m.. Information: 812-738-7694.
• Jackson-Washington and Selmier State Forests: Oct. 29, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: 812-358-2160.
• Ferdinand-Pike State Forest: Oct. 29, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: 812-827-2857.
• Martin State Forest: Oct. 30, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: 812-247-3491.
• Morgan-Monroe, Ravinia, Yellowwood and Mountain Tea State Forests: Oct. 30, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: 765-792-4654.
• Owen-Putnam State Forest: Oct. 30, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: 812-829-2462.