Thirty-seven young people ages 8 to 17 participated in the Teen/Junior Indiana Master Naturalist Camp at Ouabache State Park this past week. Staff for the camp were members of the Friends of Ouabache State Park with Jody Heaston, head of the state’s program as the camp director. Activities included learning about wild turkeys, opening geodes, hiking to view wild flowers and the bison, crafts, fishing and boating and of course climbing the fire tower. The campers included: Jace Draper, Clayton Gentis, Cora Gentis, Brooklyn Gentis, Laken Heaston, Milo Kensell, Violet Larr, Harrison Larr, Veronica Lincoln, Arabella Lincoln, Coltin Lincoln, Klay Markley, Anna McBride, Lucy McBride, Everlee Stronczek, Janie Stronczek, Raelynn Yardley, Gabby Grasmick, Grace Grasmick, Peter Andrews, Louis Andrews, Nasira Sweat, Selah Sweat, Karoline Powell, Kerrigan Powell, Cohen Leach, Rose Miller, Denise Miller, Isaac Stauffer, Grace Bender, Carson Bender, Eli Bender, Graham Barnhart, Sephora Alfreus, Hunter Hill, Leo Cincotta and Cole Stafford. (Photo by Barbara Barbieri)
