Scarecrow call-out at Prophetstown State Park

WEST LAFAYETTE – Prophetstown State Park invites you to create your one-of-a-kind scarecrow for the 15th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Oct. 1–Nov. 4. Support your local community, highlight an organization, and promote special events to thousands of visitors this fall. Individuals and families can join the fun, too.

Scarecrows will be featured along Prophetstown’s paved accessible trail for easy hiking, biking, and strolling. Promote recycling and upcycling by repurposing used items and materials to create fun (and funky!) art for this special event. It’s free to participate, and there are no registration fees.

The public can vote for their favorite scarecrows by donating to the Interpretive Services Fund for Education, Arts, Culture, and History Programs at Prophetstown State Park. By donating $1, park guests can cast one vote for their favorite scarecrow. Prizes are awarded for the most votes, so spread the word to vote.

If you cannot sponsor a scarecrow, please consider donating merchandise or gift certificates for contest prizes or gifting a monetary contribution to Interpretive Services programs.

Check out last year’s Trail of Scarecrows picture album at Facebook.com/ProphetstownSP for fun and creative ideas.

To enter your scarecrow, register online by Friday, September 20. 

For more information, call the park office at 765-567-4919 or email Jenna Parks Freeman at jparks@dnr.IN.gov.