INDIANA— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of Open Houses at numerous state forests across Indiana on October 28, 29, and 30, 2025. These events are designed to allow Hoosiers to learn about recreation opportunities and offer feedback on how the properties are managed for long-term health.
State Forester John Seifert emphasized the value of public participation: “These open houses provide Hoosiers with a chance to receive first-hand information about how state forests provide diverse wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. They also allow us to receive valuable feedback from our neighbors and users about state forest management—I encourage everyone to participate.”
Each Open House runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the respective forest office. In addition to the informational sessions, a guided hike will be offered at 5 p.m. at each location. Attendees interested in the hike should meet at the forest office.
Conservation groups, including the Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA), are mobilizing their members to attend and voice their opinions on management practices.
For those unable to attend in person, the DNR also allows Hoosiers to submit written questions or comments online via the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website.
Tuesday, October 28 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m)
| State Forest | Location & Contact |
| Clark State Forest | Office a mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31. Call 812-294-4306. |
| Greene-Sullivan State Forest | Office on State Road 159, 1.5 miles south of Dugger. Call 812-648-2810. |
| Salamonie River & Frances Slocum | Salamonie River office off State Road 524, 6 miles east of Wabash. Call 260-782-0430. |
Wednesday, October 29 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m)
| State Forest | Location & Contact |
| Harrison-Crawford State Forest | Office off State Road 462, past O’Bannon Woods State Park gatehouse. Call 812-738-7694. |
| Jackson-Washington & Selmier | Jackson-Washington office 2.5 miles east of Brownstown on State Road 250. Call 812-358-2160. |
| Ferdinand-Pike State Forest | Office off State Road 264, 4 miles northeast of Ferdinand. Call 812-827-2857. |
Thursday, October 30 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m)
| State Forest | Location & Contact |
| Martin State Forest | Office off U.S. 50, 4 miles northeast of Shoals. Call 812-247-3491. |
| Morgan-Monroe, Ravinia, Yellowwood, & Mountain Tea | Morgan-Monroe office off State Road 37, 6 miles south of Martinsville. Call 765-792-4654. |
| Owen-Putnam State Forest | Office 5 miles west of Spencer, just north of State Road 46. Call 812-829-2462. |
