Updated March 18, 2008
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Nature Day 1998, Photos
from Gene Stratton-Porter's Limberlost in Geneva, Indiana
In the Loblolly Marsh restoration.
This Page's Contents
Ceylon Bridge: meanders and Rainbow Bottom
Loblolly Marsh restoration
Outdoor Laboratory
Other Pictures
More photos of the Cabin from Nature Day 1998 are linked in
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Overview
Kenneth Brunswick, President of Limberlost Swamp Remembered, presented four programs for Nature Day 1998 at the Limberlost State Historic Site. Each program took place in a different location around Geneva, Indiana. Here are some pictures to go with the main Nature Day story.
Rainbow Bottom, meanders, covered bridge
The covered bridge on the road to the Amishville campground is a
wee park now.
This Rainbow Bottom area is detailed on this site. There is a page available at the Limberlost cabin that will take you on a walk here to search for the Giant Sycamore.
Loblolly Marsh Wetlands Restoration segment of Nature Day
Some day this will be wet too. The concrete box in the lower right
of the picture was part of the tiling that tried to drain this
area. But the tiling also served as piping to let the floodwaters
back up into the drained land. A lose-lose situation, until now,
with the tiling being taken out. Ken dug out this outlet box with
heavy equipment.
Ken explains the successful flooding behind him. The clouds were
beautiful all day; they kept the sun from cooking us.
This pond is in the marsh. A Ball State student is doing a
long-term study on this pond, which holds an enormous amount of
rain from each rainfall. One single inch of rain on this 13 and a
half acres that drain into this one pond totals 400,000 gallons of
which 2/3 runs into the pond. This illustrates the value of
wetlands in preventing flooding. The Native Americans used to eat
the fish from this pond, but the pioneers drained it. This soil is
lacustrine, meaning lake-like. It used to be a lake, and makes
good natural ponds.
Don't befriend this plant too closely. Its berries feed many
species of birds, but it's not a good substitute for mistletoe.
Steer clear of Indiana's poison ivy. Leaves three, let it be.
Limberlost Outdoor Laboratory
Ken teaching in the Outdoor Laboratory.
Another view of the area for the schoolkids' research projects.
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Other Photos
Some of the natural wares for sale were fresh or dried herbs,
wreaths, herbed vinegars, local honey, garden accessories,
herb-filled hotpads, decorative containers, handmade soaps and
fresh baked goods. Delightful!
The Rickards came a long way to visit the Limberlost for the first
time. What a great day to find us! Every visitor here is
important.
Bill Weinhardt and his father John Weinhardt went on the nature
walks. John is "ninety and a half." They hail from Bluffton,
Indiana.
Inside the conservatory in the Limberlost Cabin, June 13, 1998.
Injured birds were nursed back to health in this space, which
opens off the dining room.
This very birdcage was used by Gene Stratton-Porter in her
conservatory, where it sits today.
Links Out
More photos of the Cabin from Nature Day 1998.
Official State Historic Web Site
The Indiana State Historic Sites website is the official word.
Escape Hatch
Whisk me back to civilization!