Purdue Extension Vermillion County

Purdue Extension Vermillion County Serving Vermillion County Residents

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THANK YOU to Mike (retired State Botanist), Barbara, and Wes Homoya for sharing with yesterday's West Central Indiana Ma...
06/05/2026

THANK YOU to Mike (retired State Botanist), Barbara, and Wes Homoya for sharing with yesterday's West Central Indiana Master Naturalist class about their Hoosier Orchid Big Year;
and Karen Mitchell, Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist,
Horticulture & Landscape, Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, for teaching about Native Alternatives for Home Landscapes .

Everyone is invited to celebrate National Trails Day with Vermillion Trails Alliance!
06/05/2026

Everyone is invited to celebrate National Trails Day with Vermillion Trails Alliance!

👣🌿 Celebrate National Trails Day with the Vermillion Trails Alliance! 🌿👣

Grab the kids, rally the grandparents, dust off the sneakers, and join us for a morning of fresh air, family fun, and trail adventures at the OPD Trailhead Park in Newport!

📍 OPD Trailhead Park
East County Road 150 South
Newport, Indiana

📅 TOMORROW, Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

We’ll have plenty of FREE activities for kids and families as we celebrate the trails, nature, and the amazing community connections that happen outdoors. Whether you’re a longtime trail lover or just looking for a fun Saturday morning outing, this is the perfect chance to explore, play, and enjoy the beauty of Vermillion County together. 🚴‍♀️🥾🌳

Come make memories on the trail with us and celebrate why trails matter for health, recreation, and community!

06/04/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a Vermillion County Fair Contest! 🇺🇸

We are excited to partner with the Celebrate America in Vermillion County Committee and our Pay-Back Day Scholarship recipients to host a special contest for Vermillion County students in grades K–12 on Saturday, June 13!

Students can showcase their creativity and patriotism through age-appropriate contests, including:
⭐ Coloring Contest (Grades K–4)
📸 Photography Contest (Grades 5–8)
🇺🇸 Patriotic Person in America Project (Grades 9–12)

Entries will be accepted on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the 4-H Building during the Vermillion County Fair. Winners will receive ribbons and prizes, and all entries will be displayed in the America 250 Celebration Room!

We encourage families, teachers, and community members to help spread the word and celebrate this historic milestone with our local students.

See the flyer below for complete contest details ⬇️

06/04/2026

Summer Day Camps at Aris Farm!! We will have 2 three day camp options this year.

June 8, 9, 10 and June 22, 23, 24.

Message us for details and an application. Or find forms in comments post pinned to the top of our page.

Always a fun time on the farm!!





THANK YOUs to Robert Bruner, Purdue Department of Entomology , and Cayle Moreo, ISU Office of Sustainability, for sharin...
06/03/2026

THANK YOUs to Robert Bruner, Purdue Department of Entomology , and Cayle Moreo, ISU Office of Sustainability, for sharing about spotted lanternflies, other invasive species, and growing mushrooms at last week's West Central Indiana Master Naturalist class!
Also, THANK YOU to Terre Haute Parks & Recreation for hosting us at the Dobbs Park Native American Museum too!

06/02/2026

Join us for 1-hour programs at the Vermillion County Fair, beginning at 11 AM in the small meeting room of the 4-H Community Building.

Monday, June 15 - 5d Diamond Dot Painting with Rhonda Majors. Cost is $15/person and includes all supplies for the make-and-take craft. Preregistration is required by June 10th at 4 PM.

Tuesday, June 16 - Home and Family Day, hosted by the Vermillion County Extension Homemakers. The program will feature the Old Glory Quilters. Lunch, catered by Union Hospital Clinton, is included. Cost is $15/person. Preregistration is required by June 10th at 4 PM.

Wednesday, June 17 - Organizing Your Medical Life, presented by Lori Bouslog, Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator. Learn how to organize your medical information in 3 easy steps!

Thursday, June 18 - Tips for Preventing Dementia, presented by Lori Bouslog, Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator. This program is for those concerned about developing dementia in the future or caring for someone with dementia.

*For the programs that require preregistration, please contact Lori Bouslog at 765-492-5332 or [email protected] by June 10th at 4 PM.

**Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, s*x, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Lori Bouslog, prior to the meeting at 765-492-5332 or [email protected] by June 10, 2026.
For special dietary needs, please contact Lori Bouslog prior to the meeting at 765-492-5332 or [email protected] by June 10, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Lori Bouslog prior to the meeting at 765-492-5332 or [email protected] by June 10, 2026.

PARP credit available for attending!
05/29/2026

PARP credit available for attending!

There is still time to register for this free event in Fowler on June 3rd. Use this link to register: https://www.ccsin.org/.../big-pine-creek-field-day... The 5 day weather looks great for getting field work done so you can come join us next Wednesday for the field day.

From our friends at the Wabash Valley Audubon Society!
05/29/2026

From our friends at the Wabash Valley Audubon Society!

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