Goose Pond, desserts, a winning combination

If you've been wondering what all the excitement is about when it comes to the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, circle July 10 on your calendar.

The Friends of Goose Pond -- an organization that helps promote the GPFWA with activities -- has scheduled a Community Birding Day on that Saturday.

An evening filled with bird watching and desserts will start at 6:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Farm, located south of Linton in Stafford Township.

According to Breck Robinson, Goose Pond FWA land steward with the National Audubon Society, cobbler and ice cream will be available for purchase at the social, followed by a guided bird tour of Goose Pond.

Fulvous Whistling-Ducks, Cattle Egrets, Great Blue Herons, Black-Necked Stilts, Greater Yellowlegs, Black Terns, and Purple Martins are just some of the many birds spotted at last year's event.

This sounds like a great opportunity to get an up-close-and-personal look at what the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area has to offer. The birds and scenery are beautiful, and you'll enjoy your visit.

If you'd like to attend, you'll need to RSVP. The event is limited to 25, and reservations are required. To register notify Robinson at breckrobinson@yahoo.com or call (812) 659-9901 and give your name, contact info, and the number of individuals in your party.

Directions to Pleasant Grove Farm:

From Linton, head south on State Road 59 and turn left onto County Road 200 S (just before the GPFWA barn). Continue heading east for one mile, then turn right onto CR 1100 W. After one mile, take a left onto CR 300 S to Pleasant Grove Farm. The gated entrance is half a mile on the left.

From Lyons, take CR 200 S west about three miles and turn left onto CR 1100 W. Go one mile and then go east (left) on CR 300 S and follow the signs to Pleasant Grove Farm.