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Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site

Tour the home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter
2026-05-19 14:30:00 2026-05-19 15:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens. NCPL Avilla -

Tuesday, May 19
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 14:30:00 2026-05-19 15:00:00 America/New_York Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens. NCPL Avilla -

Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens.

Explore Gene Stratton-Porter’s Cabin at Wildflower Woods, nestled on the shores of Sylvan Lake amongst 148 acres of fields, woods and beautiful formal gardens. Stratton-Porter is Indiana’s most widely-read female author, as well as a gifted nature photographer and entrepreneur.

We will be taking two groups through the home. Please only sign up for one. No strollers allowed inside. 

Dress for the weather and to be in nature.  Meet at pavilion by visitors parking.

$2 per person due on arrival.  2 and under are free.  Please register each person separately.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Family | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

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Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site - Tour the home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter
Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then do a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens.
Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site - Tour the home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter
Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
NCPL Avilla
Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens.
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Registration is now closed
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NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
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Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
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