Dig Our Collections Piles, Falls of the Ohio State Park
2026-05-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Explore our collecting piles for Silurian fossils. Bring your own digging tools like a trowel, masonry hammer, or something good for prying. We will help you identify what you find. Free program with $2 parking fee.

Summer Yoga at the Falls
2026-05-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-09 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 9, May 23, June 6, June 20 Classes are inclusive for all skill levels. Classes are free to Foundation members and non-members are asked to make a donation and pay the $2 parking fee on date of class. Remember to bring your mat. Classes will be moved inside the Interpretive Center in case of inclement weather.
For questions, please contact foundation@fallsoftheohio.org.

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Program
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 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. This program with a J.R. activity booklet, and participants (geared for ages 7 to 13) will get a Junior Ranger pin after filling the activity booklet out. Free program thanks to partnership with National Park Service. Free booklets are also available at the front desk.

Falls Forum Lecture Series: “From Lake Michigan to the Ohio River: Preserving Indiana’s Submerged Maritime Heritage ”
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Falls Forum is a monthly spring lecture series that examines the Falls of the Ohio region through interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement. Featuring invited experts and researchers, the series explores a broad range of topics including archaeology, paleontology, geology, regional history, and the natural sciences. Each lecture focuses on a rotating theme, offering in-depth perspectives on the cultural, ecological, and geological forces that have shaped the Falls and peeks into the historic stories of the Falls. Designed for lifelong learners and curious minds of all backgrounds, Falls Forum offers an opportunity to connect science, history, and place—deepening our understanding of the past while inspiring stewardship for the future.

$7 program fee. Meets in the auditorium. Exhibit gallery admission included with price of the program.

“From Lake Michigan to the Ohio River: Preserving Indiana’s Submerged Maritime Heritage ” Presented by Dr. Charles D. Beeker

Indiana University’s Center for Underwater Science is expanding the state’s submerged heritage program through designated Shipwreck Preserves that promote both shipwreck resources and associated maritime landscapes. This presentation showcases three IU projects in collaboration with Indiana Department of Natural Resources: the JD Marshall and Muskegon (Peerless) Shipwreck Preserves, now formally protected under Indiana’s July 1, 2025 Submerged Lands Act, and the Alice Dean Civil War Battlefield initiative, which integrates the wreck of the steamer burned by John Hunter Morgan’s cavalry in July 1863 with the terrestrial battle site. Together, these efforts demonstrate how multidisciplinary scientific investigation and policy innovation can preserve Indiana’s maritime heritage while advancing public education and resource stewardship.

Presented by Dr. Charles D. Beeker. Charles Beeker serves as the director for Indiana University’s Center for Underwater Science and Academic Diving Program. Beeker is a Registered Professional Archaeologist and PADI Master Instructor who has been teaching recreational and scientific diving classes for over 50 years. Professor Beeker served as a member of the Federal Archaeological Working Committee for the 1988 Abandoned Shipwreck Act and was appointed to the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee in 2005. He has assisted in establishing underwater parks and preserves across the United States and Caribbean, using a model of multidisciplinary scientific investigations of the submerged cultural and biological resources.

Family Nature Club - Spring Bird Migration
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W Riverside Dr #1, Clarksville, Indiana, 47129-3148, United States
Spring has sprung and Bird Migration will be in full swing. Hear and see the sounds and flashes of color of birds return for spring and summer. Come take a hike with one of our Naturalists at Heart to look for what has come during migration this year. As well as learn about why Migration happens, and ways to do birding by sight and sound.

Meets on Observation Deck, 1 hour, Program is free, $2 parking fee still applies

Earth Day Cleanup Sponsored by Meta
2026-04-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
You’re invited to our Community Clean-Up sponsored by Meta and hosted in partnership with Leadership Southern Indiana to celebrate Earth Day! This is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, connect with your community, and make a positive impact by helping clean up one of our region’s most beautiful natural spaces. Please RSVP below and contact us with any questions. Corporate groups welcomed! You can pre-register with the RSVP function below or email foundation@fallsoftheohio.org for questions/registration of a group.

Meet in the parking lot at 2:00pm to sign waivers and network. Snacks to be provided with water filling station provided by Indiana American Water. What to Bring:Gloves: Please bring your own gloves (leather or gardening gloves are recommended). We will have a limited supply available.Water Bottle: Stay hydrated! There will be a water refill station on-site, so feel free to bring your own reusable water bottle. We will also have disposable water bottles availableComfortable Shoes/Boots: It can be muddy, so please wear sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear.Snacks: Bring your snacks or a tasty beverage to enjoy with fellow volunteers.Additional Volunteer Opportunity: For those who prefer to help indoors, there is a parallel volunteer opportunity from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Interpretive Center, where you can assist with classroom activities. Let’s make a positive impact on Earth Day by giving back to the environment together! We look forward to seeing you there!Sponsored by: Meta in partnership with Leadership Southern Indiana and in-kind support from Turner Construction

Art at the Falls-Weather Rocks
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
How to tell what the weather is without your TV or Radio? Would it surprise you that a rock can? Join our Naturalist at Heart, artist Mike Gibson as we take a crack at the humor of weathercasting by making weather rocks. Materials provided. Rotunda, 1 hour, $5 program fee is covered by a
grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation
(Includes Admission)

Family Nature Club-The 5 S's of Bird ID
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Looking for an entry level mini workshop on bird identification? Join us for Family Nature club with 2 of our Naturalists at Heart, a pair of experienced birders. Together we will learn the 5 simple tools that make birding accessible to all levels of entry into a hobby that flies high and even satisfies the casual backyard flight enthusiast.
Picnic Area (River Room in case of weather), 1 hour, $7 program fee is covered by a
grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation
(Includes Admission)

Falls Forum Lecture Series: “George Rogers Clark and the American Revolution at the Falls of the Ohio”
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Falls Forum is a monthly spring lecture series that examines the Falls of the Ohio region through interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement. Featuring invited experts and researchers, the series explores a broad range of topics including archaeology, paleontology, geology, regional history, and the natural sciences. Each lecture focuses on a rotating theme, offering in-depth perspectives on the cultural, ecological, and geological forces that have shaped the Falls and peeks into the historic stories of the Falls. Designed for lifelong learners and curious minds of all backgrounds, Falls Forum offers an opportunity to connect science, history, and place—deepening our understanding of the past while inspiring stewardship for the future.

$7 program fee. Meets in the auditorium. Exhibit gallery admission included with price of the program.

“George Rogers Clark and the American Revolution at the Falls of the Ohio” Presented by Gina Possanza

1778: As battles of the American Revolution waged on in the east, a critical secret mission unfolded in the west at the Falls of the Ohio on a now-lost island. Under the darkness of a total solar eclipse, George Rogers Clark and his small force of militiamen set out on their bold expedition to capture the British posts in the Illinois Country. A year later, Clark returned to the Falls where he established headquarters.

In the year that marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, discover how George Rogers Clark and his men utilized the Falls of the Ohio as a strategic command post on the frontier that developed into the city of Louisville during the American Revolution.

Presented by Gina Possanza. Gina Possanza serves as the Imaging Specialist and on-staff George Rogers Clark historian for the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution headquarters in Louisville, KY. A dedicated researcher of Clark, she specializes in his Revolutionary War connection to the Falls of the Ohio and in the Illinois Land Grant. With 20 years of experience as a professional photographer and graphic artist, she blends technical skills with historical expertise to preserve the history of the American Revolution through digitization.

Raptor Day
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Jared Everett, Interpreter with the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center at Hardy Lake, will bring raptors from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A variety of activities will be led with park volunteers inside the Interpretive Center. There will be two live bird programs in our auditorium: Daytime Raptors* at 11 AM (planned species to see include the Red-Tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Turkey Vulture, and Bald Eagle) and Nocturnal Raptors* at 2 PM (focuses on owls, including the Barred Owl, Barn Owl, and Great-Horned Owl).
*Birds displayed will depend on their condition for travel that morning.
Program requires regular admission, $9 age 12 & up, $7 age 5 to 11, age 4 & under – free. Limited to 100 tickets per show.

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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. $7 program fee. Meets in the classroom. Exhibit gallery admission included. Free booklets are available at the front desk. Classroom, 1 hour, $7 program fee is covered by a
grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation
(Includes Admission)

Junior Paleontologist
2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:00 (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 us as we have some fun learning about fossils. $7 program fee. Meets in the classroom. Exhibit gallery admission included. Classroom, 1 hour, $7 program fee is covered by a
grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation
(Includes Admission)

Water Water Everywhere...-Family Nature Club
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Rivers flow here and there. Have you ever wondered
how and why the Ohio River flows, falls, and rises
the way it does? Join one of our Naturalists at
Heart, as we explore the dynamics of water tables
and watersheds. The activity will be demonstrated
by our volunteer, but also interactive. Great for
families with school-age children, but any age is
welcome to participate. Location Rotunda and
River Room, 1 hour, $7 program fee is covered by a
grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation
(Includes Admission)

Falls Forum Lecture Series: “The Maiden Voyage of the NEW ORLEANS”
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Falls Forum is a monthly spring lecture series that examines the Falls of the Ohio region through interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement. Featuring invited experts and researchers, the series explores a broad range of topics including archaeology, paleontology, geology, regional history, and the natural sciences. Each lecture focuses on a rotating theme, offering in-depth perspectives on the cultural, ecological, and geological forces that have shaped the Falls and peeks into the historic stories of the Falls. Designed for lifelong learners and curious minds of all backgrounds, Falls Forum offers an opportunity to connect science, history, and place—deepening our understanding of the past while inspiring stewardship for the future.

$7 program fee. Meets in the auditorium. Exhibit gallery admission included with price of the program.

“The Maiden Voyage of the NEW ORLEANS” Presented by Kenneth Golliher

The “NEW ORLEANS” was the first steamboat to travel from Pittsburgh to New Orleans on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The 1811 – 1812 voyage was delayed by low water at the Falls of the Ohio and threatened by a natural disaster. Even though the only major ports of call were Cincinnati (pop 750), Louisville (1350), and Natchez (1500), the voyage took almost three months with the bulk of the non-traveling time spent in Louisville. Without exaggeration, it is hard to say whether it is the boat or Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt (the captain’s wife), who is the story’s heroine. Both set new standards. Either way, the tale is the foundation for the Falls Cities’ river heritage. Please come join us to hear one of the best river sagas of all.

Presented by Kenneth W. Golliher. Mr. Golliher is a retired business owner with an extensive background in training and research and a recently cultivated interest in history and storytelling. He sits on the board of the Louisville Historical League, volunteers as a docent at Historic Locust Grove, and is an instructor for Veritas, Bellarmine College and OLLI, University of Kentucky.

Night at the Museum- Free Member Event
2026-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center, 201 W Riverside Dr, CLARKSVILLE, 47129-3148, India
Step back in time for an after-hours adventure! As the lights dim, history comes alive at the Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center. Uncover amazing stories from the region’s past, and get creative with hands-on crafts inspired by the Fall’s history. It’s a family-friendly night full of fun, discovery, and imagination– where the past comes to life right before your eyes!

This event is free to Foundation members and their families. $8 per person for non-members 3yrs +. Tickets may be purchased in advance or are available at the door.

Activities include:

Learn about the Falls geology and dinosaurs that would have been in our region.

Participate in an art project and take home your own unique creation

Play the Wheel of Questions. Answer a question correctly and take home a souvenir trilobite (while quantities last) and learn how they lived at the Falls of the Ohio 390 million years ago

Learn about medicinal remedies that Meriwether Lewis used on the Lewis & Clark Expedition

Pick up a new souvenir in the gift shop

Listen to our amazing docents in the museum tell stories behind the exhibits

Enjoy cookies and milk

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger
2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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. $7 program fee. Meets in the
classroom. Exhibit gallery admission included. Free
booklets are available at the front desk.

Junior Paleonotologist
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 (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 us as we have some fun learning
about fossils. $7 program fee. Meets in the
classroom. Exhibit gallery admission included.
Classroom, 1 hour, $7 (admission included)

The History of teeth - Family Nature Club
2026-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Have you ever wondered why animals developed teeth? Why the shapes and sizes of teeth were different before the teeth of today? Join one of our Naturalists at Heart, a retired dentist, as we explore the history and evolution of teeth. This program is suitable for all ages, but younger kids will have an activity they can play to win a fossil shark tooth. This free program will meet in the Rotunda.

Saving America's Largest Salamander - The Hellbender
2026-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 (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. This is a free program that will meet in the bird room.

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Program
2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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 $7 per participant covered by a grant by the Falls of the Ohio Foundation and includes admission into exhibit gallery. Meet in the classroom.

Junior Paleontologist Program
2026-01-03 14:00 - 15:00 (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 us as we have some fun learning about fossils. The $7 program fee is covered by a Falls of the Ohio Foundation grant and includes admission into the exhibit gallery. Meets in the classroom.

First Day Hike
2026-01-01 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Kick off the New Year with a little exercise and exploration at the Falls of the Ohio State Park from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Hike along the upper fossil beds and learn about Devonian Sea life, plants and animals that live along the river’s edge. Bring binoculars to look for winter birds. The Interpretive Center is closed on January 1. Inclement weather will cancel the program due to the hazardous nature of a slippery, uneven, rocky surface. $2 pay-to-park fee applies, but the program is free. Observation Deck, 1.5 hours, free.

Make a Nature Party Hat - Art at Falls
2025-12-28 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
Are your children having their own New Year’s Eve celebration at home? Come to our special year-end Art at the Falls program and decorate a New Year’s Eve party hat with natural materials. Special time 2 to 3 PM. Artist Mike Gibson will lead this activity. The $2 program fee is covered by a Falls of the Ohio Foundation grant. No reservation needed.

Natural Ornaments - Family Nature Club
2025-12-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Create a natural ornament to hang from your tree. We will provide an assortment of natural materials for your ornament. This program is geared for children aged 5 to 14. $2 program fee is covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. Meets in the rotunda.

T'was the Hike before Christmas
2025-12-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
T’was the hike before Christmas, and all through the park, the naturalist led an outing, before it got dark. River level permitting, volunteer naturalist Nick (he does have a beard!) will lead a hike on the fossil beds and other parts of the park. Meets on the deck and moves to the wheelchair turnaround before we head towards the fossil beds and then make our way to other locations. This is a free program. $2 pay-to-park fee applies for the main lot. Inclement weather cancels. High water moves us to the picnic area. Caroling and poetry are optional. Nick might read an alternate version of the famous poem or crack some Christmas puns. Observation Deck, 1 hour.

Elf on a Shell
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN
Using acorns and twigs, dressed in colorful cloth, participants will make ornaments with a seashell base. Guided by artist Mike Gibson. Meets in the rotunda. $2 program fee covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.

Lewis & Clark Junior Ranger Program
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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. Meet in the classroom.

Junior Paleontologist Program
2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 (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.

Horn Coral Copia - Art at the Falls
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129, United States
The cornucopia represents the fruitful harvest. Some fossil horn corals have a similar shape. You’re going to combine these to make a small “horn coralcopia” to take home. Guide by artist Mike Gibson. Meets in the rotunda. $2 program fee covered by Falls of the Ohio Foundation grant.
