The county will be hosting an Arbor Day community celebration this weekend and community members are invited to attend.
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Starke County Arbor Day Committee Seeking Vendors and Artists for 2026 Arbor Day Celebration
The Chairperson of the Starke County Arbor Day Committee has recently announced that they are planning the 2026 Arbor Day celebration at the Starke County Forest, and they are looking to explore opportunities for local participation and showcase the talent and resources in our community.
Continue readingArt at the Forest Event Today June 5
Today, June 5th is the Art at the Forest Event sponsored by Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Northern Indiana Plein Air Arts, and the Starke County Parks Department.
Continue readingNew Starke County Park Superintendent Making Plans for Bass Lake Beach and Campground
Starke County now has a park superintendent. Marc Vendl was appointed to the position during a special county park board meeting Thursday. The park board says Vendl previously served as the park administrator for the City of Logansport and also spent many years managing campgrounds and beaches in Texas.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Consider Park Superintendent Hiring Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will consider the hiring of a park superintendent during a special meeting tonight. While the position was envisioned at the park board’s establishment in 2014, it was never actually filled, since the board didn’t get dedicated county funding until this year.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Get Updates on Bass Lake Beach and Campground Tonight
The Bass Lake Beach and Campground will continue to be discussed during tonight’s Starke County Park Board meeting. The park board took direct control of the property earlier this year, following the death of lessee Richard Callahan.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Review Bass Lake Beach and Campground Inventory Report
A Bass Lake Beach and Campground inventory report will be presented to the Starke County Park Board tonight. The park board took direct control of the property earlier this year, following the death of lessee Richard Callahan. But figuring out who actually owns various pieces of equipment at the property and who’s entitled to a sizeable chunk of the campground revenues has proven to be a challenge.
Continue readingCross-Country Skiing Could Be Coming to Starke County Forest
Cross-country skiing could make the Starke County Forest a year-round destination. That’s the hope of Forester Bruce Wakeland.
Continue readingStarke County Forest Getting New Bike Rack, Forester Reviews Annual Deer Hunt
It’ll soon be easier to leave the car at home when visiting the Starke County Forest. A new bike rack was set to be delivered last month, according to Forester Bruce Wakeland.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Identifies Priorities for 2021
Yellow River kayak launches, more parking improvements at the Starke County Forest, and unified signage are a few of the projects the Starke County Park Board is hoping to tackle in the coming months.
Continue readingInformation Kiosk Coming to Starke County Forest
Visitors to the Starke County Forest will soon be greeted with an informational kiosk. The Starke County Park Board last week agreed to let Forester Bruce Wakeland build it out of wood from the forest itself.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Review Five-Year Plan Tonight
The Starke County Park Board is expected to review some of the items in its five-year plan tonight. County Commissioner Kathy Norem has been pushing for county funding in next year’s budget, to help the park board complete some of the projects called for in the 2017 plan.
Continue readingDedicated Park Board Funding Sought in 2021 Starke County Budget
The Starke County Park Board could get dedicated funding from the county, under a proposal from County Commissioner Kathy Norem. Until now, the park board’s revenue sources have been limited to grants, donations, and Starke County Forest timber sales, but no regular budget from the county.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Continue Discussing Website Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will continue discussing plans for a new website tonight. Last month, board members approved a quote to set up a website to share information on the Starke County Forest, the Bass Lake Beach and Campground, and the new Veterans Memorial, among other facilities.
Continue readingStarke County Planning to Launch Parks Website
Starke County’s park facilities will soon have their own website. The county park board recently approved a $3,500 quote from Martin Services for the setup.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Extend Restrictions
The Starke County Commissioners voted Monday morning to extend restrictions at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground and at the Starke County Forest.
Continue readingStarke County Residents Share Ideas for Spending Stellar Consolation Money
A county-wide art installation, more amenities at the Starke County Forest, and a relocated shelter at Wythogan Park were a few of the ideas Starke County residents had, when it comes to figuring out how Constellation of Starke should spend its $333,000. That’s the money the region was awarded by the state for being a finalist in last year’s Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Continue readingEfforts Underway to Control Invasive Plants at Starke County Forest
The Starke County Park Board is taking steps to control invasive plants at the Starke County Forest. Last week, board members agreed to let Forester Bruce Wakeland start seeking estimates for the work.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Discusses Signage, Website for County Forest
It may soon be easier for visitors to find and learn about the Starke County Forest. During Tuesday’s Starke County Park Board meeting, Forester Bruce Wakeland pointed out that signage to help motorists find the forest from local highways was supposed to be installed as part of last year’s parking lot project.
Continue readingForester Pleased with Growth at Starke County Forest
The Starke County Forest is responding well to a recent timber harvest. Forester Bruce Wakeland told the Starke County Park Board last week there’s been a good amount of natural regeneration, according to County Attorney Marty Lucas. That’s preferable to planting new trees, when it comes to the forest’s management.
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