Fossil Bed Discovery Hike
2025-09-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, how / why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks.

Yoga at the Falls Summer Series
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Escape the hustle and bustle and join us for the Falls of the Ohio Foundation’s Summer Yoga Series.
Enjoy yoga on the deck this summer overlooking the majestic Falls of the Ohio with the Louisville skyline as your backdrop. Led by experienced instructor Dre Smith, our yoga summer series will foster a deep mind-body connection through ancient yoga practices, promoting inner harmony and well-being.
Dates: (Saturdays) May 10, May 24, June 7, June 21, September 6, September 20, October 4, October 11 Classes are inclusive for all skill levels and are free to Foundation members. Non-members are asked to make a donation. Remember to bring your mat. Please register by sending us an email at foundation@fallsoftheohio.org with your contact information and dates you plan to attend. Classes will be moved inside the Interpretive Center in case of inclement weather.

Extinctions of Distinction - Paleontology Explorer
2025-09-20 03:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
What do paleontologists know about the causes of extinctions across geological time? Park paleontologist, Alan Goldstein, will discuss extinctions from volcanic activity, mountain building, asteroid impacts, and other causes. An assortment of fossils will be used in the conversation

Egg Carton Horn Corals
2025-09-14 03:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Join ‘Naturalist Nick’ as he shows visitors how to make models of “live” horn corals from egg cartons. Learn about these extinct creatures as you make and take an eggcellent model of this fossil and learn how to make them at home. $2 program fee is covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. Meets in the Rotunda.

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Program
2025-09-13 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
As an official stop on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, we offer the National Park’s Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program. It comes with a J. R. activity booklet, and participants (geared for age 7 to 13) will get a Junior Ranger pin after filling the activity booklet out. Cost $2.00 per participant covered by a grant by the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.

Experience the Outer Fossil Beds
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
The outer fossils are one of the world’s amazing excursions to see Devonian fossils in their natural “habitat.” We only offer this hike in the late summer and fall when the upper gates of the McAlpine Dam are closed. This 3-hour hike is moderately rugged on uneven limestone ledges and without shade, so wear a hat. Use enclosed shoes and bring water. You will do a little wading; the worst is about two feet deep with a moderate current. We will explore the geology, history, and river dynamics & engineering of the dam and 1870 railroad bridge. Watch for birds and other wildlife. Meet at the Interpretive Center 15 minutes early to sign the waiver. The hike is for anyone over age 12.

Junior Paleontologist Program
2025-09-06 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Our Junior Paleontologist program is similar to what some national parks offer but focuses on our area. This family program is geared for the same age as our Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger program – ages 6 – 13. New guided activity booklet is now in use. Join park paleontologist Alan Goldstein as we have some fun learning about fossils. Free. Meets in the classroom. Exhibit gallery admission not included.

Dig Our Collecting Piles!
2025-09-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Explore our relocated collecting piles for Silurian fossils. Bring your own digging towels like a trowel, masonry hammer, or something good for prying. We will help you identify what you find. Meets on path to outdoor classroom behind the parking lot.

Devonian Dining and Outer Fossil Bed Hike
2025-08-31 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Grab your walking stick and picnic dinner and then join naturalist Mike Gibson on a late afternoon – early evening stroll on the outer fossil beds. Explore the ancient and modern wildlife at the Falls. Use a rock for your table. Bring hand sanitizer and plan to pack out your trash. Take photos to remember your Devonian Dining Experience!

The World of Fossils - Paleontology Explorer
2025-08-30 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Fossils define the history of life. From simple to complex, sea to land, life has fought to survive through natural disasters of all kinds. Alan Goldstein will use fossils to describe the diversity of fossils and what we know about them. He is the interpretive naturalist and park paleontologist at the Falls for another two months. Free program in the rotunda.

Fossil Discovery Hike
2025-08-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, how / why they were preserved. Hike lasts 60 minutes. Meet on deck. We walk down 60 steps to fossil beds and return via ramp. (Or use ramp if participants have problems with steps.) Please wear shoes suitable for walking on rocks. Daily August 1 – 10, weekends only after that.

Sand Island Cleanup
2025-08-24 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
This August, Ohio River Way and River City Paddle Sports are teaming up with local partners, including Falls of the Ohio Foundation, to celebrate the recent designation of the Ohio River Way as a National Water Trail by giving back to the river that connects us all. This collaborative effort brings together paddlers, conservationists, and community members for a hands-on adventure in stewardship and celebration, honoring the Ohio River as a treasured and trail-worthy natural resource. Volunteers can sign up for a seat in one of our 30-foot voyageur canoes—15 spots are available each day and may fill quickly. You’re also encouraged to bring your own paddle craft or motorboat to join the cleanup. If you bring your own boat, you’ll be responsible for its transport and we ask that you help transport trash back to the boat ramp. Whether you’re in a voyageur canoe or your own boat, please sign up using the link so we can provide enough shirts and cleanup supplies for everyone!

Falls of the Ohio Foundation is supporting the Sand Island Cleanup on August 24th but there are 3 other volunteer opportunities to clean up Ohio River islands. Please feel free to choose the one that fits best with your schedule.

Watercolors - Art at the Falls
2025-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Art at the Falls features watercolors this month. Join artist/naturalist Mike Gibson and learn how to paint with watercolors. Meets in the picnic area. $2 program fee covered by a Falls of the Ohio Foundation grant.

Digging the Past
2025-08-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Combining the best of archaeology and paleontology while giving kids and adults alike a unique, hands-on experience of both sciences.
Fresh shale at our new collecting pile location; water to clean your rocks
10AM to 3PM hourly fossil bed hikes
Make a mock fossil with IMI
Geode Bowling with prizes at 11 am and 3 pm
Dino’s with Dale, Trilobite Painting, and more
Mock archaeology dig, atl atl throwing & archaeology information
Make a weather rock / bead craft
Build an egg carton rock collection
Rock, fossil and artifact identification
Co-sponsors: IMI (Irving Materials Inc.), Kentucky Paleontological Society and Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society & the Indiana Geological and Water Survey

The History of teeth - Family Nature Club
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
How long have animals had teeth? Why are there so many shapes of teeth? Naturalist at Heart volunteer Stan Dunn will explore the history of teeth showing examples. Kids who can answer questions will get a fossil shark tooth. This free program will be held in the rotunda.

Saving America's Largest Salamander - The Hellbender
2025-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Indiana is home to America’s largest salamander, called the Hellbender. It is only found in one Indiana river – the Blue River in Harrison County. Come and learn about this amazing aquatic animal, what makes it special, and what you can do to keep its habitat clean. This hands-on program will cover its adaptations, how water pollution affects it, and how amphibians have changed over geological time using a life-size model of Ichthyostega, the oldest amphibian in the fossil record. Program free.

Exploring the Outer Fossil Beds
2025-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Long-time Park volunteer, Paul Olliges, will present a program on exploring the outer fossil beds. This can only be accessed on foot from Indiana with the upper dam gates are closed, usually August 15 – October 15. Paul will show photos of scenes on the outer fossil beds and describe this unique hike that is unlike any other. Five guided outer fossil bed hikes are scheduled between August 23 and October 12, 2025. Program meets in the Interpretive Center classroom; the $2 fee is covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. Exhibit gallery admission is not included.

Walking with Trilobites
2025-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Paleo-Dale will dive into the life of trilobites. Existing for 300 million years, over 25,000 species have been documented. They roamed in shallow and deep water marine ecosystems and are found in rock layers on every continent including Indiana and Kentucky. Dale Brown volunteers at the park and gives geology programs throughout the year. This free program meets in the Interpretive Center rotunda.
