Here you will find a vast array of resources for educators, students and anyone interested in geology, archaeology, birding, ecosystems, and many other natural and cultural history topics found at the Falls of the Ohio. Brochures, articles, educator guides, illustrated lists of fossils, flora and fauna at the Falls, activities for kids, and much more are available to enhance your experience at the Falls!
Whether you are a teacher, scout leader, home-school parent, or other youth group leader, the information, lessons and activities in this section were created to assist educators in creating high-quality, immersive learning experiences for your students. Consult the Plan Your Visit page for more information on visiting the Falls of the Ohio.
Request to Schedule a Group Field Trip
Indoor Fossil and Mineral Labs
Waldron Shale Project/Bellarmine
Professional Development Opportunities
Eyewitness Accounts of the Falls by Paul Olliges
Geography, History and Wildlife of the Falls of the Ohio by Paul Olliges
Kenny Karem, “The Fossils of the Falls of the Ohio,” Senior Hiker Magazine, Issue 11, 2021; seniorhikermagazine.com
Podcast: Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer, A trip back in time at Indiana’s Falls of Ohio State Park with Interpretive Naturalist Alan Goldstein
The Ohio River – A Passage for African American Life and Culture Video Series