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By Terri Gorney How was Gene able to take such incredible photographs of living birds and their nests? In her articles and in her bird study books she told her secrets of her success. Gene’s first advice was to “use plain common sense. Approach the nest slowly, and when the young begin to cry, imitateContinue reading “Birding Advice from Gene”

By Terri Gorney The King Rail is an elusive and shy bird and one that most birders will drive a distance for the chance to see; Gene Stratton-Porter was no exception. She was excited when someone knocked on the door of the Limberlost Cabin and told her there was “a big bird brooding” that wasContinue reading “Mrs. Porter and the King Rail”

Did you ever wonder what Gene Stratton-Porter ate for Thanksgiving dinner? In What to Have for Dinner, written in 1905 by Fannie Farmer, you can see the recipes that were used in Gene’s time and you can even try making some of them for your Thanksgiving feast!

By Megan Sanctorum with WishTV.com The Indiana State Museum is working to change the way you explore the state’s history. A transformation is underway to make the museum more interactive and hands-on. Museum leaders call it “story-based learning.” New technology is being integrated throughout the exhibits. There will also be more demonstrations and audio forContinue reading “Updates at the Indiana State Museum”

By Kevin Kilbane with the News-Sentinel Her wedding announcements were simple and calling card size, inviting people to her marriage at 9 p.m. April 21, 1886, to Charles Porter of Geneva. The bills show it was a frugal affair. Those are just two items in a new collection of letters, documents and photos that offerContinue reading “Recently acquired collection of Gene Stratton-Porter letters, photos offer more details of her life”

By April Raver Since the beginning the forest has been singing its song, but few there are who have cared to learn either the words or the melody. Its chorus differs from that of any other part of the music of nature, and the price that must be paid to learn it is higher. TheContinue reading “A Walk in Music of the Wild”

From everyone at Limberlost State Historic Site!

By Alexandra Forsythe As a raptor rehabber, I’ve been privileged to work with some of the most amazing birds, including Barred Owls. As one of Indiana’s larger owls, the Barred Owl sits near the top of the food chain (beneath the Great Horned Owl). However, they do not have the same menacing attitude of theirContinue reading “Barred Owl”

By Adrienne Provenzano October 9 – 15, 2016 marks this year’s Earth Science Week, with the theme “Our Shared Geoheritage.” First started in October 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute, which seeks to connect “earth, science, and people,” the annual national and international event is a way to “help the public gain a better understandingContinue reading “Gene Stratton-Porter, Geoscientist?”

By Terri Gorney “The Limberlost was arrayed as the Queen of Sheba in all her glory,” wrote Gene Stratton-Porter. Gene’s literary legacy and the natural history of the Limberlost were very much front-and-center at a sold out Trek and Talk hosted by Indiana Humanities and Limberlost State Historic Site at the Loblolly Marsh on SaturdayContinue reading “Next Indiana Campfire Burns Bright at Limberlost”