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Coffee and Cameras: In-Person Field Trip to Eskenazi Museum of Art
Nov
15
12:00 PM12:00
Fieldtrips

Coffee and Cameras: In-Person Field Trip to Eskenazi Museum of Art

The BPC Coffee and Cameras Group invites all BPC members to join them on a field tree to see “The Photographic Reflex Exhibit”

The Photographic
Reflex Exhibit

Spanning more than 150 years, this exhibition features more than one hundred photographs by eighty artists. From Berenice Abbott, Alfred Stieglitz, and Henri Cartier-Bresson to contemporary works by Edward Burtynsky, Abelardo Morell, and Susan Derges -- this exhibit highlights the breadth, power, and enduring impact of photographic expression, and explores photography’s dual role as both a tool for documentation and a vehicle for artistic exploration.

We will meet at the Eskenazi Museum at 12 pm. Gather at the blue benches near the info desk where Laura Sheper will give us a brief overview of the exhibit. At 1:00 pm, we will meet in the cafe, grab some coffee, a scone, and chat about what we have seen.

Know Before You Go  

  • Admission is free.

  • Small handbags may be carried, but larger bags, backpacks, food and drink will need to be stored in the (free) lockers before touring.

  • Keep space (18”) between yourself, including anything you’re carrying (like a camera!), and the art.

  • Photography is welcome, but NO flash, selfie sticks, tripods, or monopods.

  • If you park in the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) parking lot, which is the nearest public lot, Guest Services can validate your parking voucher for a discount.    

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Madison, IN Architectural Field Trip
Sep
13
8:00 AM08:00
Fieldtrips

Madison, IN Architectural Field Trip

Madison’s architecture possesses a wealth of alternative 19th century architectural styles. There is a diversity within the town’s overall harmony. It’s overlapping of architectural styles creates “an American Identity, A Madison Identity”.

Travel America says “Madison is an outdoor museum of architecture”. For successive years Madison, Indiana was named No.1 on USA TODAY 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for the Best Small Town in the Midwest.

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Aug
11
to Aug 12
Fieldtrips

BPC Perseid Meteor Shower Field Trip

  • 389-1565 Yellowwood Lake Rd (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

BPC Perseid Meteor Shower Field Trip

Join us for a field trip to view and photograph the Perseid meteor shower on Sunday night, August 11, at Yellowwood State Forest from dusk until as late as anyone would like to stay, weather permitting. Sunset is around 8:45pm. We will update as the weather outlook becomes more certain.

This is usually the best meteor shower of the year, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible over the whole night sky. Note that the peak of the shower is toward early Monday morning. You may also catch a view of the Milky Way from this fairly dark site away from the lights of Bloomington.

We will gather at the north end of Yellowwood Lake. There is a restroom and ample parking for the picnic area and the adjacent group camping area.

Parking location in Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s1a5xEynPsX9DStBA

The most direct route is east on SR46 to Yellowwood Rd., about a half hour drive from Bloomington. Bring camera equipment, a chair, bug spray, water, and a flashlight/headlamp, preferably red to preserve night vision.

Some hints on photographing a meteor shower are at: https://www.zoltlevay.com/photographing-meteor-showers.pdf

For more information:

Contact Zolt Levay (zgl@me.com)
or
Jack Speaker (jjspeaker@hotmail.com)


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Indy Food, Education, and Photo Ops Field Trip
Jan
13
10:00 AM10:00
Fieldtrips

Indy Food, Education, and Photo Ops Field Trip

  • Indianapolis, Indiana United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This event has been cancelled due to snow, ice, winds, and freezing weather!

The Indianapolis Garage Food Hall. 906 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis

People come to The Garage to get fed by the best the region has to offer: entrepreneurs who push boundaries, shape tastes and put Indianapolis on the culinary map. We’re a marketplace for locals, transplants, visitors, and everyone in between searching for an authentic taste of Indy.

https://www.garageindy.com/

Roberts Camera, 220 E. St. Cl;air St, Indianapolis
Program: “Let’s Talk about Artificial Intelligence” with Michael Durr.

In this workshop, local content creator Michael Durr will showcase some of the benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. Whether we want to admit it or not AI is here and it is here to stay. Let’s take a look at some of the AI tools and how they can be utilized in your current workflow to help your speed up and elevate your creative vision. We will look specifically at some of the new tools in Adobe Photoshop and Midjourney. After a demonstration we will open this session up to a discussion about AI and where things are headed. You can follow Michael on Instagram @instadurr and reach out to him directly with questions about this workshop. Cost for BPC members is $19.00 ($10.00 discount).

https://classes.robertscamera.com/event/lets-talk-about-artificial-intelligence-in-photography/

PINS Mechanical Company, 856 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis

There are few places in the world where the exhilarating crack of a ball crashing against pins goes side-by-side with the nostalgic clang of pinball flippers. Pins Mechanical is the perfect place for those seeking a memorable time and old-school fun.  Photo Ops:  Duckpin bowling, pinball patio pong, Bocce, Hookie, Foosball, Giant Jenga

https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/indianapolis/activities

Midland Arts and Antiques Market, 907 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis

Midland has been a destination for over 16 years and has been voted "Best Antique Store" for many years running. Midland has over 200 independent art and antique dealers from around the Mid-West.

https://www.facebook.com/midlandarts/

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BPC Shawnee National Forest Field Trip
Sep
15
to Sep 17
Fieldtrips

BPC Shawnee National Forest Field Trip

  • Shawnee National Forest (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This Event Has Been Cancelled

BPC Shawnee National Forest Field Trip

Sept 15 - 17, 2023

Garden of the Gods

Spanning 289,000 acres, Shawnee National Forest is nestled in Southern Illinois between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. It features strikingly beautiful oak-hickory forests, flourishing wetlands, lush canyons, razorback ridges and unique geological features.

A rare convergence of six natural ecological regions results in a diversity of plant and animal species all within a three-hour drive from Bloomington.

Itenerary.
We will drive to Shawnee National Forest on Friday, Sept 15th and meet up Saturday morning, Sept 16th.  We will carpool to Garden of the Gods and other scenic locations. Entrance to the National Forest is free.

We will again meet up on Sunday morning, Sept 17th to visit additional sites.  Our itinerary is flexible and we want to allow photographers a variety of photo ops of Shawnee and other state parks..

Cave-In-Rock

The field trip to Shawnee National Forest is available to all paid members of the Bloomington Photography Club.

Possible places to go in and around Shawnee National Forest.

Nearby restaurants.

  • Liz’s Café, 1218 US Highway 45 N, Eldorado, IL 62930-3680 618-273-9316 Reservations 1-2 days before

  • Bar-B-Q Barn, 632 N Main St, Harrisburg, IL 62946-1058 618-252-6190 reservations optional but requested

  • Peking Place, 303 S Commercial St, Harrisburg, IL 62946-2125

  • El Ranchito Restaurant, 303 S Commercial St Ste 3, Harrisburg, IL 62946-2128

 Place to Stay.

  • The Quality Inn, 100A East Seright St. in Harrisburg, Illinois. They provide a free continental breakfast and free wifi.  To make reservations, call (618) 252-2442.

Please RSVP James Kellar (jjkellar@gmail.com) if you plan to go on this field trip.

Link to Google Maps for the Directions to the Field Trip

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St. Meinrad Archabbey and Ferdinand Monastery Field Trip
Mar
19
9:00 AM09:00
Fieldtrips

St. Meinrad Archabbey and Ferdinand Monastery Field Trip

  • 200 Hill Drive Saint Meinrad, IN, 47577 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

St. Meinrad Archabbey and Ferdinand Monastery Field Trip

Our caravan will meet up at Sam’s Club Parking Lot, near the gas pumps at 7:45 AM.

Please RSVP Jaime Gonzalez at higonzilla@gmail.com before March 19th.

Both venues will allow all types of photography.  Please be mindful of the grounds and worshipers.  We are not allowed inside the sanctuary during services.

0900 - Meet at St. Meinrad Archabbey student and visitor parking lot. Groups of 20 or more can have a private tour.
https://www.saintmeinrad.org
200 Hill Drive,  St Meinrad, IN 47577

1130 - Lunch. We have reservations at Homestead BBQ, 2055 South Main Street, Ferdinand, or you can eat anywhere that you like.

1330 - Meet at Sisters of Saint Benedict Monastery of the Immaculate Conception (park on E 10th street)
https://www.thedome.org
802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, IN  47532-9239

1530 - Wrap up and depart (you can stay as long as you like)

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Aug
11
to Aug 12
Fieldtrips

Meteor Show Photography Opportunity

  • Yellowwood State Forest (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meteor Shower Photography Opportunity

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The Perseids are among the most reliable annual meteor showers, and this year is expected to be better than usual because the Moon’s phase will be close to new so will not brighten the sky during peak meteor activity. This year the peak activity is during the night of Wednesday, August 11-12. However there is activity over a few days so meteors may be visible a few nights before and after. In general the best viewing is in the early morning hours after midnight, before dawn. Of course all this depends on having clear skies.

We are planning an all-night BPC outing to view and photograph the meteor shower during the night of August 11-12 at Yellowwood Lake, a dark location not far from Bloomington with good viewing in the direction of the meteors. We plan to meet at the group camping area at the north end of the lake near the boat ramp. There is adequate parking, picnic tables, a fire ring and space to set up photo equipment and tents. BPC members can come and stay as long as they like, even all night, to view and photograph the meteors and do any other night sky photography. Some of us plan to set up to photograph all night and more experienced night shooters will be available to answer questions.

Note that this area is not reservable, so may be pre-empted by another group. But it’s unlikely as this is mid-week, and we can get there early and start setting up. Given the uncertainties of weather, etc., this may be postponed until the following night, Thurs., Aug. 12-13.

Please contact Zolt Levay ( zgl@me.com) or Jack Speaker ( jjspeaker@hotmail.com) for more information.

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Sculpture Trails Field Trip
Jul
17
10:00 AM10:00
Fieldtrips

Sculpture Trails Field Trip

  • Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are planning a BPC Field Trip to Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum and Aluminum Pour
There will be tours and aluminum pours every hour on the hour. Lots of Photo Ops!

For information, see https://sculpturetrails.com/mevents/annual-aluminum-pour/

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If you have any questions, please contact Eddie Relick (eddie308@sbcglobal.net)

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Garfield Park Conservatory Field Trip
Jun
27
1:00 PM13:00
Fieldtrips

Garfield Park Conservatory Field Trip

We are planning a BPC Field Trip to Garfield Park Conservatory, Indianapolis.
Hours of the Conservatory on Sunday are 1:00-5:00 p.m. Tickets $2/person. The 10,000-square-foot Conservatory contains a great array of exotic plants and trees. The Conservatory and the adjacent Sunken Gardens are located in the eastern portion of the 128-acre park, which was first opened in 1881.

For information, see https://www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org/visit

Caravanning will be available from Bloomington, meeting at 11:45 a.m. in the parking lot of the Kroger store on Vernal Pike, near the entrance to the parking lot. Directions: Take I-69 North to I-465, then I-465 East to I-65 North. Get off at Exit 109, East Raymond St. Turn left onto East Raymond St. and stay in the left lane in order to turn almost immediately left at the next intersection onto Shelby St. Go 0.3 miles and turn right into Garfield Park. The Conservatory will be on the left as you enter. If you pass the public library on Shelby St. you have gone too far.

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If you have any questions, please contact Juliet Frey (jjstarkfrey@comcast.net)

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Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00
Fieldtrips

World Wide Photo Walk Pop-Up Field Trip

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World Wide

Photo Walk

Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, Indiana

World Wide Photo Walk Field Trip to Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, IN
On October 5 club members can participate in a pop-up field trip to Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell, Indiana. This can be a fun event for club members. Scott Kelby, a notable photographer and instructor, has arranged a World Wide Photo Walk and Gary Morrison, a noted nature photographer of Bloomington, is hosting this event at Spring Mill Pioneer Village.

The photo-walk runs from 10 am to noon. It will be guided by Gary Morrison and will be a tour of the Pioneer village in Spring Mill. Meet at the grist mill. The village folks will appear in pioneer costumes. Great photo ops. At noon, we can have a meal at the Spring Mill Inn, a great buffet. Park entrance fee is $7.00 unless you have a pass. There is a photo contest associated with this event. To learn more, register at: https://worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/a-walk-back-in-time-at-spring-mill-state-park/. This field trip is open to all members of the club.

Bob Wrenn: bobwrenn812@gmail.com

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Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00
Fieldtrips

Macro Field Trip: Farmers Market and Indiana University Greenhouse

  • Bloomington Farmers Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Macro Focus Group Outing: Farmers Market and IU Greenhouse
We will meet at the fountain at the Bloomington Farmers Market downtown for a couple of hours or so of photographing. We can then have an open-air lunch of food bought at the market, or go to a restaurant. In the afternoon we will meet at 1:00pm at the IU Greenhouse,located on campus along East 3rd St. Parking is available at the nearby Atwater Garage across 3rd St., and is free on weekends. There is no admission charge at the greenhouse, and tripods are allowed.

Nola Donley: donley.dn@comcast.net
Juliet Frey: jstarkfrey@comcast.net

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Aug
11
10:00 AM10:00
Fieldtrips

Macro Field Trip: Flatwoods Park and Westbury Antique Mall

We will meet at Flatwoods Park which has birds, butterflies, flowers and forest area. It also has restrooms and water! If you are not familiar with the park's location, come west on St. Rd 46. When you get to the west end of Ellettsville, where the road becomes two lane again, drive one mile. Turn left onto Flatwoods Road. About a mile down the road the park entrance is on the left. Since this is not a long drive, we are not scheduling carpooling.

Around noon we will head back to town and at a location in Ellettsville, to be determined by the group.. Suggestions--Arby's, Chinese restaurant in Richland Plaza, Taco Bell, or the El Ranchero behind Arby's. After lunch the next stop will be the Westbury Antique Mall. We've had lots of fun wandering around the large, two floors, taking pictures even with tripods!

Looks like a busy month! Hope you can attend some of the events!

Nola Donley: donley.dn@comcast.net
Juliet Frey: jstarkfrey@comcast.net

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Jun
29
9:00 AM09:00
Fieldtrips

Indianapolis Field Trip - Rescheduled

By: Bloomington Photography Club
Locations: Downtown Indianapolis, Newfields (Indy Museum of Art), and Crown Hill Cemetery
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2019
Cost: Around $30.00
Who May Attend: You must be a paid member of the BPC to participate in this event.
This event was originally scheduled for March 30, then May 11 and was cancelled due to bad weather.

Itinerary:

9 AM – Leave for INDY from the Sam’s Club Lot on the West Side of Bloomington. We will park near the gas pumps. If you don’t wish to caravan, meet the group at 10:30 AM at the Morton Statue of the Indiana Statehouse/Capitol Building (200 W Washington St). The Morton Statue is at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Market Street in Indianapolis.

  • Best Parking: 151 W Wabash. A surface lot (with just a ticket writer – bring cash) charging $10 for up to three hours. Other possibilities are Hilton at 120 W Market or 33 Capital but they are a much more expensive (hotel lots).

EVENT 1 - 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM. Historic Downtown Tour with guide. Meet the group at the Morton Statue (see above). Cost is $5 per person. The guide wants to cover all the material and that takes about 75 minutes. If you see a building of interest, feel free to photograph and catch up with the group later. Alternatively, take your own pictures of buildings and people and skip the tour.

  • 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM. Free time to photograph missed buildings or people opportunities. Then drive to Newfield’s – the Indianapolis Art Museum (4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis).

  • 12:30 PM. Arrive and park at Newfield’s. Pay the reduced entrance of $12 per person then meet in the café. You can either eat a quick lunch or take deep breaths to clear the brain, warm up and virtuously lose weight.

EVENT 2 - 1 PM – 2 PM. Docent presentation about the Gardens and Greenhouse Flowers. This is a public walking tour (BPC and the general public). Tripods may not be used in the Greenhouse but may be used anywhere on the museum grounds.

  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Free time to photograph interesting opportunities and/or visit the museum and/or hit the café again!

EVENT 3 - 3:15 PM to 6 PM. Crown Hill Cemetery. Go from Newfield’s to 34th & Boulevard Place (South Gate of the Cemetery). Guided Tour from 3:30 – 5 PM ($10 per person / min $75 per group). Group has free time to photograph 5 – 6 PM. Note: South Gate closes at 5 PM, North Gate at 8 PM. So, be prepared to enter South and exit North Gates.

EVENT 4 - 6:30 PM. Dinner at Gray’s Brothers Cafeteria, 555 S Indiana St, Mooresville, IN 317-831-7234. After dinner, back home.

To reserve your place, please contact Howard Lodge, howard97home@gmail.com.

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Jun
13
1:00 PM13:00
Fieldtrips

Point n Shoot and Portrait Focus Groups Field Trip to Indiana Limestone Symposium

On June 13th I will lead a small group of photographers on a mini field trip.  For the last several years I have taken photographs of the Indiana Limestone Symposium and this year one of the Symposium’s organizers, Amy Brier, has contacted me with an invitation to attend their Open House on Thursday, June 13th 1:00-4:00 pm. 

This is an annual event that brings in stone carvers from across the USA and even from other countries to make stone carvings from southern Indiana limestone which has become legendary around the world.  There is no money involved for photographers but the organizers are seeking images to use on their Facebook page and for their promotional purposes of the event.  This is an opportunity to photograph interesting men and women who are true crafts persons and artists in stone carving. 

Please consider joining me Thursday, June 13th from 1:00-4:00 at the Bybee Stone Quarry in Ellettsville, Indiana where the Limestone Symposium is held each year.  I am inviting members of the Point and Shoot Focus Group and the Portrait Focus Group to consider showing up and providing the symposium with a few of your favorite photographs.  Although I’m inviting both of my Focus Groups anyone in the BPC would be welcome to attend.

If you are interested you can either meet me at 1:00 at the Bybee Stone Quarry or if persons wanting to attend wish to car pool, you may show up at 12:30 pm at Kip May Photography studio, 141 N. Adams Street, and we can car pool and caravan.

Please RSVP kipmay@sbcglobal.net or 812-345-0142 so I can plan accordingly if you wish to attend.

Thank you.
Kip May

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May
11
8:00 AM08:00
Fieldtrips

Indianapolis Field Trip

By: Bloomington Photography Club
Locations: Downtown Indianapolis, Newfields (Indy Museum of Art), and Crown Hill Cemetery
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019
Cost: $20.00
Who May Attend: You must be a paid member of the BPC to participate in this event.
This event was originally scheduled for March 30 and was cancelled due to bad weather.

Itinerary:

8 AM – Leave for INDY from the Sam’s Club Lot on the West Side of Bloomington. We will park near the gas pumps. If you don’t wish to caravan, meet the group at 9:30 AM at the Morton Statue of the Indiana Statehouse/Capitol Building (200 W Washington St). The Morton Statue is at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and Market Street in Indianapolis.

Best Parking: 151 W Wabash. A surface lot (with just a ticket writer – bring cash) charging $10 for up to three hours. Other possibilities are Hilton at 120 W Market or 33 Capital but they are a much more expensive (hotel lots).

EVENT 1 - 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM. Historic Downtown Tour with guide. Meet the group at the Morton Statue (see above). Cost is $5 per person. The guide wants to cover all the material and that takes about 75 minutes. If you see a building of interest, feel free to photograph and catch up with the group later. Alternatively, take your own pictures of buildings and people and skip the tour.

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM. Free time to photograph missed buildings or people opportunities. Then drive to Newfields – the Indianapolis Art Museum (4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis).

11:30 AM. Arrive and park at Newfields. Pay the reduced entrance of $15 per person then meet in the café. You can either eat a quick lunch or take deep breaths to clear the brain, warm up and virtuously lose weight.

EVENT 2 - 12 PM – 1 PM. Docent presentation about the Gardens and Greenhouse Flowers. This is a walking tour in the Greenhouse (1/4 hr.) and Gardens (3/4 hr.). Tripods may not be used in the Greenhouse but may be used anywhere on the museum grounds.

1 PM – 3:00 PM. Free time to photograph interesting opportunities and/or visit the museum and/or hit the café again!

EVENT 3 - 3:15 PM to 6 PM. Crown Hill Cemetery. Go from Newfields to 34th & Boulevard Place (South Gate of the Cemetery). Guided Tour from 3:30 – 5 PM ($10 per person / min $75 per group). Group has free time to photograph 5 – 6 PM. Note: South Gate closes at 5 PM, North Gate at 8 PM. So, be prepared to enter South and exit North Gates.

EVENT 4 - 6:30 PM.  Dinner at Gray’s Brothers Cafeteria, 555 S Indiana St, Mooresville, IN  317-831-7234. After dinner, back home.

To reserve your place, please contact Howard Lodge, howard97home@gmail.com.

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May
5
9:30 AM09:30
Fieldtrips

Macro Field Trip: Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Meet at the old K-Mart West parking lot on West 3rd St., behind The Outback. We will head south on I69. Azalea Park is at 1502 N. County Rd. 825 W, Hazleton, IN--near Princeton and not far from Petersburg. The drive should take about an hour. Entrance fee is $5.00 per person. Tripods are okay to use as long as we stay out of the way of people walking on the paths. For more information, see http://azaleapatharboretum.org/home  Lots of flowers, sculptures, nature trails, etc. If you wish to carpool, please contact Juliet at jstarkfrey@comcast.net 

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Apr
27
to Apr 29
Fieldtrips

BPC Hocking Hills Ohio Field Trip

  • Hocking Hills State Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Saturday, April 28, 19852 State Route 664 S, Logan, Ohio.
You may want to plan on staying Friday and Saturday nights.
Hocking Hills, which is a 4 1/2-hour drive from Bloomington, "provides a variety of recreational opportunities in a splendid natural setting. The 2,356-acre park has towering cliffs, waterfalls, and deep hemlock-shaded gorges that lure the hiker and naturalist and serve as a backdrop to popular facilities and accommodations."  See http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills.

Phone Reservations for cabins, Hocking Hills Field Trip
Reservations can also be made 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. by calling (866) 644-6727. It takes awhile to get through the recordings of cancellation policies but you will be connected to a real person who can answer questions and make a reservation for you. Time is of the essence!

Hocking Hills cabins, must be rented for at least two nights. The nearest lodge, with a restaurant, is at Lake Hope State Park, about 30 minutes from Hocking Hills; see http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/lakehopemedia. Lake Hope also has cabins, and they also must be rented for at least two nights. More expensive options nearby are Baymont Inn & Suites Logan pn: 740-385-1700, and Holiday Inn Express Hocking Hills-Logan pn: 740-385-7700.
Membership in the club is required for participation in field trips, but spouses/partners are welcome.

If you'd like to visit dramatic Robinson Falls (aka “Corkscrew Falls”) at nearby Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve http://trekohio.com/2016/07/10/boch-hollow-state-nature-preserve-robinson-falls/ you must first obtain a free permit from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources http://ohiodnr.gov/ Along with the permit, you will get a map showing the falls, where to park, directions, and preserve rules.

If you plan to go, please email field trip coordinator Taresah Youngmen at tystudio2@gmail.com.

As the date approaches, there will be further information here and on the club's website.

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Jul
29
to Jul 30
Fieldtrips

BPC Field Trip Solsberry Sculpture Gardens

  • Google Calendar ICS

Noon - Midnight (any portion thereof!) 
6764 N Tree Farm Rd, Solsberry, IN
Each year the owner, Jerry Masse, hosts a special public event in which artists pour iron from furnaces to create sculptures. The pour begins around sunset. Come earlier and wonder the woodland trails which feature sculptures by artists from around the world.

https://www.sculpturetrails.com/

July 30th — 7th Annual Fire @ Night

This is the last chance of the summer to make your very own cast iron relief sculpture! Make sure you arrive early so you have plenty of time to work on your scratch block masterpiece. Music to entertain you during the day will be provided by “Totally Tunes DJ”, plus food will be available. Hang out and talk to artists from all over the country as well as from the United Kingdom. Ask these cast iron masters for any helpful hints for your own work of art. They are very willing to help you create a masterpiece! Scratch blocks are available for $20 each.

The Foundry Crew will start pouring iron as the sun sets, this makes a spectacular viewing event! See the 3000˚ glowing molten iron poured into your scratch blocks right alongside the huge sand molds made by the Cast Iron Workshop participants who have been working hard on their molds all month. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

 

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