HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 to 4:00 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10:00 to 1:00
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South Van Buren in Nashville( behind Subway)( 812) 988-6003
Proceeds go to local charities
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The medical community’ s interest in native plant compounds increases as the knowledge of plant chemical makeup increases. Many plants are the original source for synthetically manufactured drugs. Documented medicinal uses from earlier cultures help us appreciate their original use. Mankind’ s medical need is reason enough to keep the plants around, but of course they also have value in relationships that exist with insects, birds, and many wildlife.
At the time of this writing, the 30th annual Brown County Wildflower Foray will have occurred, helping hikers and program attendees to once again learn and become more aware of the beauty here. Observers have been counting and recording flower occurrence, noting in many cases reduction in numbers or increase in coverage. Plants“ move” from one area to the next as seed production continues and mature plants consume needed nutrients. A young Brown County forest that experienced tremendous timber removal in early days won’ t exhibit the numbers and variety of wildflowers we see at older forests like McCormick’ s Creek and Turkey Run state parks.
Keeping an account of what plants, animals, and birds exist in the park can only happen at a property this size from the continued and dedicated efforts of our many volunteers. While staff is limited, our volunteers work in other park capacities like campground hosts, alien plant workers, trail monitoring, and office help. We couldn’ t do the work or take on new projects without them. Many thanks go
Toys and Games for All Ages A Brown County Tradition since 1972
Located in the Artists Colony Shops 125 S. Van Buren St. – Nashville, IN
www. browncountytoychest. com • 812-988-2817
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58 Our Brown County • May / June 2015