Outdoor Adventure

Snake Meet and Greet

Come to the Nature Center for an up close and personal look at one of Indiana’s native snakes! Learn about their unique traits, the threats they face, and how snakes affect your life! Participants may pet the snake at the end of the program. Please be aware this program involves a live animal.

28 May

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Brown County State Park Nature Center

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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War in the Woods

 Get ready for one of the wildest, most adrenaline-charged drag-racing events in the country — War in the Woods No Prep, held at Brown County Dragway in Morgantown, Indiana. Twice each year, the speed-obsessed and the curious come together for a full throttle weekend of no-prep racing action and high-stakes competition. war-in-the-woods-no-prep.com+2Brown County Indiana+2 📅 […]

29 - 31 May

Brown County Dragway

480 Gatesville Road, Morgantown, IN 46160

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Friends’ Trail Hike

Join a park naturalist for a short, ADA accessible hike on the Friends’ Trail. See a vista you can’t drive to, walk past a historic park gatehouse, and learn about the work Friends groups do for Indiana State Parks! The Friends’ Trail is considered easy, with a distance less than half a mile, all paved […]

29 May

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Brown County State Park

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Snake Meet and Greet

Come to the Nature Center for an up close and personal look at one of Indiana’s native snakes! Learn about their unique traits, the threats they face, and how snakes affect your life! Participants may pet the snake at the end of the program. Please be aware this program involves a live animal.

29 May

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Brown County State Park Nature Center

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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Snake Meet and Greet

Come to the Nature Center for an up close and personal look at one of Indiana’s native snakes! Learn about their unique traits, the threats they face, and how snakes affect your life! Participants may pet the snake at the end of the program. Please be aware this program involves a live animal.

29 May

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Brown County State Park Nature Center

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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Mammal Furs

Did you know that not all fur is the same? Different animals use their fur for camoflauge, protection, and keeping warm in a variety of habitats. Visit the Nature Center to learn about Indiana’s native mammals. Learn about their habits, habitats, play a short game, and touch real animal furs!

30 May

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Brown County State Park Nature Center

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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Turtle Time

Come see an eastern box turtle as we feed it! Learn about the unique adaptations these creatures have, what issues they face, and how you can help their wild populations! If the weather is nice, we will be on the lawn outside the Nature Center. Otherwise, we will be inside.

30 May

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Brown County State Park Nature Center

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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Campfire Storytime

Join the nature center mascots, Olive the Owl and Doug the Deer, and a park naturalist for a story reading. We will read Mossy by Jan Brett or another title and enjoy a small campfire at the edge of the woods. Meet at the fire ring behind the Friends’ Shelterhouse near the Nature Center. Come early to […]

30 May

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Brown County State Park Nature Center

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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Full Moon Hike

Join a park naturalist for a guided night hike on the Salt Creek Trail! The Full Moon is the brightest night of the month, leading to interesting views along the creek. Learn about May’s second full moon this year, the Blue Moon. The Salt Creek Trail is rated very easy, but should be considered moderate […]

30 May

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Brown County State Park

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Nashville Farmer’s Market

EVERY SUNDAY 11a-2p, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER, Brown County Inn.Locally grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, meat & eggs, artisanal crafts, self care products, and more.

31 May

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Brown County Inn

51 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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Brown County Boat Cruise

Our Small Craft Cruises are in 20′ long Fishing Style Boats with 115 HP motors and Seating Capacity for up to 6 people, plus a boat driver. Half-Day (up to 4 hours) and Full-Day (4-8 hours) trips are available.  

02 Jun

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pathfinder Outfitters, Lake Monroe

Cutright State Recreation Area.

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Rock Fest 2026

Join the Brown County Rock and Mineral Club at the Nature Center as we take a look at some amazing rock displays and learn more about why geology rocks! This event will run from 11am-4pm in the shelter house at the Nature Center and will feature crafts for kids. There will be Gold Panning, Rock […]

06 Jun

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Brown County State Park Nature Center

1801 IN-46, Nashville, IN

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