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Mudpuppy Palace

is a nature-based learning center

for children of all ages!

Our mission is to support learners of

all ages through natural play and outdoor exploration.

With both (future) indoor and outdoor facilities, we provide a safe space for children to explore the wonderment of nature during all weather and seasons.

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A natural learning center and playscape.

The Bark Yard

An all-weather, natural playscape

Mudpuppy Promenade

Walking trail lined with native Indiana plants and interactive artwork

The Conservatory

An educational, working greenhouse for hands-on activities like seed starting, re-potting, and aquaponics

Blossom Hollow

Educational garden plots

Sleuth Station STEAM Lab

Indoor creative space for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math exploration

Marty's Makery

A workshop space to utilize and teach the best creative technology; Glowforge, lathe, pottery wheels and kiln, Silhouette cutting machine, etc.

The Plaza

An outdoor classroom pavilion

Creature Corner

Animal encounters of both native Indiana animals and insects, as well as comparable non-native species

The Secret Passage

A nature-based library sharing the timeless beauty of nature through literature, as well as technical resources

Investigative Play

Nature Education

Outdoor Playscape

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Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

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