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The Limberlost swamp was the perfect laboratory for Gene Stratton-Porter to study nature. In a time when most women were homemakers, Stratton-Porter created a lasting legacy of Northern Indiana’s vanishing natural history through her published novels, nature studies and photographs. You can get a copy of a newspaper supplement about Gene Stratton-Porter. Find out how!
Girl Scouts can earn a Swamp Angel patch! Download the requirements.
Educational Events
School Tours
For only $1, each student can experience:
- The home and natural environment that inspired Gene Stratton-Porter to write her bestsellers
- Indiana ’s original ecosystem and Gene’s role as a naturalist
- How technology, culture and family life have evolved since the late 19th century
Details
- Admission for pre-scheduled student groups of 10 or more is $1 per student
- Guided tours are available year round by appointment
- Additional school program fees will vary
- Contact the site to schedule a tour
Go Green with Gene
May 14; 9 – 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
$2 per person
Visit the Limberlost Swamp to discover how Gene Stratton-Porter’s legacy as an early 20th century environmentalist and naturalist is carried on today as we look at ways to “Go Green.” Finger foods provided by Friends of the Limberlost.
Discover Nature
Aug. 19; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$4 per person
Homeschoolers are invited to discover the world of Gene Stratton-Porter as they travel through four stations at the Limberlost. Participants will also take a tour of the Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve. Remember to bring a sack lunch to eat on the grounds.
Walk Like A Naturalist
Sept. 29 and 30; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
$3 per child; one free adult for every six children
Preschool children will participate in nature activities while learning about Gene Stratton-Porter and the Limberlost Swamp. They will learn where animals live, the difference between living and nonliving, about plant colors and shapes, and make a nature-inspired craft.
Sharing Your World with Wildlife
Oct. 9; 1 – 5 p.m.
$6 per scout / one adult chaperone is free with every six scouts / additional adult tickets are $2 per person
Cub Scouts will discover the life and legacy of Gene Stratton-Porter as they take a tour of the Limberlost cabin and the Loblolly Marsh Wetland Preserve. Scouts will also earn their Bear Achievement #5 by meeting a conservation officer, making a poster about wildlife and building a birdhouse.
A visit to the Limberlost State Historic Site will meet the following Indiana Academic Standards:
Grades K – 2
Social Studies: K.1.1, K.3.3, K.4.4, K.5.4, 1.1.1, 1.3.4, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.3.7, 2.5.5
Science: 2.1.3, 2.3.6
Art: K.2.1, K.12.2, 1.2.1, 1.12.2, 2.1.1, 2.12.2
Grades 3 – 5
Social Studies: 3.1.4, 3.1.7, 3.3.7. 3.5.3, 3.5.5, 4.1.9, 4.2.8, 4.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.3.11
Science: 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.4.7, 4.6.4, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.6
Language Arts: 3.3.4, 3.7.3
Art: 3.1.2, 3.12.2, 3.13.1, 4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.12.2, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.12.2
Grades 6 – 8
Social Studies: 6.1.19, 6.1.20, 6.3.13, 6.3.16, 6.5.5, 6.5.7, 6.5.9, 8.1.27, 8.1.28, 8.1.31, 8.3.9, 8.5.3, 8.5.6, 8.5.7, 8.5.8
Science: 6.1.5, 6.3.16, 7.1.5, 7.1.6, 8.1.8
Language Arts: 6.2.3, 8.3.7
Art: 6.1.1, 6.12.2, 6.13.1, 7.1.1, 7.12.2, 7.13.1, 8.1.1, 8.12.2, 8.13.1
High School
U.S. History: 9.1, 9.2
Language Arts: 9.3.12, 10.2.1, 10.3.12, 11.2.5, 12.2.5
Environmental Science: 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.30
Biology: 1.39, 1.41
Art: H.1.1, H.1.2, H.12.2, H.13.1
Outreach Programs
Outreach programs are available about Gene Stratton-Porter and the Limberlost area natural history upon request.
For more information on school programs and Indiana Academic Standards met at the Limberlost State Historic Site, contact limberlostshs@dnr.in.gov, Program Developer Jamie Faller at jfaller@dnr.in.gov; or Eastern Region School Program Manager at 812.273.4531 or afairchild@dnr.in.gov.
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