IKE Annual Earth Day Giveaway on April 17!
/We welcome all members old and new along with their guests to the IKES on Wednesday, April 17th. It is our most popular program of the year, the annual tree seedling giveaway in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day. The IKES have been giving away tree seedlings for seven decades!
Species this year are: Eastern Redbud, Eastern White Pine, Persimmon, Ninebark, and White Flowering Dogwood.We are delighted to offer 5 different species. There will be a presentation by Vice President John Manuszak describing this year’s species along with valuable planting tips. This is yet another activity that benefits our community and members alike.
Dinner starts at 6:30 P.M. Tree handout starts at 7:30 P.M.
Menu: Polish chicken dinner with the trimmings
Cost: $9 adults $6 12 and under
Call in your reservations by Mon. April 15th at 272-3660
Fishing Day Event Planned
Saturday, June 1st marks our fishing day event at the ponds. Come out for fishing fun! Equipment and refreshments provided. No Indiana License is required that day. It’s a free fishing day at the IKES!
Honeysuckle Eradication
Thanks again to Boy Scout troop 421 and the Klaybor family for the 5 weekends spent on Honeysuckle eradication at the 3rd pond. More such projects are planned and volunteers are always needed. Contact anyone below for more details & check our website.
A Note from the President
We have two great events this month at our IKES. First off, our popular tree seedling give away is Wednesday, April 17th. The seedlings are quite costly, so it is strongly encouraged to pre dig your holes and be ready to plant your trees right after bringing them home to give them a better chance for survival. Secondly, we are having an “open park” day on Saturday, April 20th from 1-3 P.M. We will be handing out the remaining seedlings to members and the public along with offering tours of the grounds!
Deadline for the annual Stan Klaybor scholarship award is April 30th. The $500 award is given to an area High School senior pursuing a degree related to the environment, and honors our perennial contributor, Stan Klaybor. The recipient will be awarded at our May dinner/program.
Most members have received their membership badges by now. Please display your badge when on the grounds. The easiest way is to punch a hole in it and wear it around your neck with a lanyard.