Teachers, Home School, and Group Leaders -- Here's valuable information for you and your group. . . 

Email us at info@lakecountyparks.com to be added to a direct email address for press releases.  Just ask to be added to the email list.

Be sure to check out the many educational activities we have for groups

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Water, Water, Everywhere -- our Great Lake

• Whihala Beach             

• Water, Water Week -- September 22-26, 2008

• 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 11:30 to 1 p.m.

• For Grades 6-8            

• Fee: $2.00 per person ($20 deposit required)

• Information: 219-844-3188

• Reservations: 219-769-PARK

Lake Michigan has shaped the Calumet Region and its people.  Look at the natural history of the lake from glaciers to its present ecology.  Then gain an understanding of how people have relied on Lake Michigan from fur trading to modern industry.  We will test water quality, identify the composition of sand, and study beach dwelling animals.

The naturalist staff for the Lake County Parks offers a variety of outdoor educational programs at the Environmental Awareness Center at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve throughout the year. When scheduling is possible, staff can conduct programs at other Lake County Parks or at schools or other facilities. Please contact the Corporate Office at 219-769-PARK to reserve a program. For questions regarding program content, please contact the education staff at 219-844-3188.

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