Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge to host ice cream social on August 4

(MADISON, Ind.) – An old-fashioned Ice Cream Social will take place at the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge on August 4. 

The event will take place at the historic Oakdale Schoolhouse beginning at 5 p.m. with short walking tours of this historic landmark before the serving of dessert.  

Oakdale School is a one room stone schoolhouse built in 1869. The school will be open for tours and viewing at the event.

 To attend the event, follow the brown directional signs to the refuge office off Highway  421. Additional signs will direct visitors to Oakdale Schoolhouse, which is located on Paper Mill Road (Morgan  Road on the refuge).  

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