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.
Outdoor Adventure
August 2026
Vintage Video, Brown County State Park
Join a park naturalist and view a 1940s era advertisement for Indiana State Parks! Learn about the mission of Indiana State Parks, see highlights of some of our famous locations, and learn how as our understanding of our resources changes, so must our policies and practices! The program and video lasts 30 minutes total.
Turtle Time, Brown County State Park
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.
Snake Meet and Greet, Brown County State Park
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.
Turtle Time, Brown County State Park
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.
Turtle Time, Brown County State Park
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.
Campfire Storytime, Brown County State Park
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 […]
Full Moon Hike Series
Things to know for night hikes: wear close toed shoes (not sandals) and dress for the weather. Red lights are preferred for night vision and can be loaned to hikers if necessary. Please do not bring pets on night hikes. Hikers must stay with the group on night hikes. Ogle Lake hikes use Trail 7 […]
Snake Meet and Greet, Brown County State Park
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.
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.
September 2026
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.
Friends of Brown County State Park Monthly Meeting
The Friends of Brown County State Park is a not for profit organization that fundraises for park infrastructure, plans events, and organizes volunteer work. Come learn how you can be involved with Brown County State Park! The meeting begins at 6:30pm at the Brown County State Park Nature Center. Meetings are the first Wednesday of […]
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