Learn how dugout canoes used to be built from experienced volunteers at Mississinewa and Salamonie lakes on various dates this summer.

Mississinewa 1812 living-history event volunteers will be making two dugout canoes for their October re-enactment, and invite people to come and watch them work using both traditional and non-traditional tools. The volunteers will be working on several dates throughout the summer.

Dates for Mississinewa Lake canoe building are May 18, July 20, and Sept. 21. Meet at Bostwock Pond in the Miami State Recreation Area (SRA).

Dates for Salamonie Lake canoe building are June 15 and Aug. 17. Meet at Wildlife Management Pond at the Lost Bridge West SRA. All demonstrations will be from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be limited opportunity for the public to participate. Property entrance fees apply.

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Media contact: Teresa Rody, interpretive naturalist, 260-468-2127