Mudpuppy Palace

Mudpuppy Palace Mudpuppy Palace is a nature-based learning center and natural playscape coming to Mt. Vernon, IN. Mudpuppy Palace is excited to be in negotiations to join Mt.

Mudpuppy Palace is a registered 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization. Vernon, Indiana within the next year. Founded by two Mt. Vernon natives, it will be a unique learning center for ALL ages. Named after Indiana's native salamander - the Mudpuppy, our mission is to support young learners through natural play and outdoor exploration. Similar to a children's museum but with nature center components,

the Mudpuppy Palace campus will have both indoor and outdoor facilities with the goal of providing a safe space for anyone to explore the wonderment of nature during all weather and seasons. It will also be home to a walking trail of native plants, as well as several garden plots and an outdoor classroom pavilion. Stay tuned for more information about daily admission, camps, classes, field trips, birthday parties, facility rentals, and more!

We're growing... and we need your help! 💜🧡💚When we launched Marty's Mobile Mudroom, we dreamed of bringing hands-on STEA...
06/25/2026

We're growing... and we need your help! 💜🧡💚

When we launched Marty's Mobile Mudroom, we dreamed of bringing hands-on STEAM and nature education to children, families, schools, and communities across our region. Thanks to all of you, that dream is growing faster than we ever imagined!

📊 In just the past month, we've served nearly 700 participants!

To put that into perspective, we served roughly 3,000 people during our entire first year of programming. That means we've already reached 23% of last year's total outreach in a single month! 🤯

And we're not slowing down! July already has 20 upcoming FLIPs on the calendar, with hundreds more learners we'll have the privilege of serving.

With that incredible growth comes a new challenge—we need equipment that allows us to safely, comfortably, and efficiently serve larger groups of learners of all ages.

Some of the items on our Amazon Wish List include:
✨ Adjustable-height folding tables that work for toddlers through adults
⛺ A sturdy, easy-to-set-up pop-up tent to provide shade, improve safety during outdoor programs, and make setup much easier
🪑 A third set of stools so parents and caregivers can sit alongside their children and learn through play together
🧊 A high-quality cooler on wheels to keep drinks and materials cool during long summer events (ours is hanging in there... but just barely 😅)

If you'd like to support our mission, we'd be incredibly grateful if you'd:
💜 Purchase an item directly from our Amazon Wish List.
💜 Make a monetary donation toward one of the larger items.
💜 Share this post to help us reach others who believe every child deserves opportunities to learn through exploration and play.

Thank you for believing in Mudpuppy Palace and helping us grow. We truly couldn't do this without our amazing community. 💚

📦 Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0cGKidp6

Looking for a different way to see Hovey Lake?  Join DNR staff on a full moon paddle on Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 8pm for ...
06/25/2026

Looking for a different way to see Hovey Lake? Join DNR staff on a full moon paddle on Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 8pm for a guided tour of the lake at night. Please direct questions to Hovey Lake staff at (812) 838-2927 or [email protected].

06/23/2026

Got a free afternoon? Come see us at the Alexandrian Public Library. It’s free!! We’re here from 2-4pm outside where the playground used to be in the shade!!

Today is International Picnic Day!  Get out and celebrate!🍉🌽🍇🍓
06/18/2026

Today is International Picnic Day! Get out and celebrate!🍉🌽🍇🍓

📣We want to hear from YOU!📣As we are planning our future campus, what are you hopeful to see?  No dream is too big or to...
06/17/2026

📣We want to hear from YOU!📣
As we are planning our future campus, what are you hopeful to see? No dream is too big or too small! Our community means so much to us and we'd like to see what ideas you have as well!

This or That...Where would you explore?🌳Logs or Tall Grass🌱Want to help support our cause in other ways?💚 Venmo: 🧡 Credi...
06/16/2026

This or That...

Where would you explore?
🌳Logs or Tall Grass🌱

Want to help support our cause in other ways?
💚 Venmo:
🧡 Credit card on our Website: www.mudpuppypalace.org/donate
💜 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/.../LKFYF0SHQWIX/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex...
(if needed you can manually enter our address: PO Box 294, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620)
💚 Amazon Registry: https://www.amazon.com/.../agnes.../2HTDMMQ8TMLX1...
🧡 Paypal: Mudpuppy Palace, Inc.
💜 Mail a check: PO Box 294, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

06/11/2026

Come see us this Saturday at Lyles Station Historic School and Museum! Lots of neat things lined up to explore and learn about!!

This or That...Pollinators at work!🐝Bees or Butterflies🦋Want to help support our cause in other ways?💚 Venmo: 🧡 Credit c...
06/09/2026

This or That...

Pollinators at work!
🐝Bees or Butterflies🦋

Want to help support our cause in other ways?
💚 Venmo:
🧡 Credit card on our Website: www.mudpuppypalace.org/donate
💜 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/.../LKFYF0SHQWIX/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex...
(if needed you can manually enter our address: PO Box 294, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620)
💚 Amazon Registry: https://www.amazon.com/.../agnes.../2HTDMMQ8TMLX1...
🧡 Paypal: Mudpuppy Palace, Inc.
💜 Mail a check: PO Box 294, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

☀️💦 WE HAD SO MUCH FUN, WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN… AND BIGGER! 💦☀️Our first Cooper’s Cones pop-up was an absolute blast! The ...
06/08/2026

☀️💦 WE HAD SO MUCH FUN, WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN… AND BIGGER! 💦☀️

Our first Cooper’s Cones pop-up was an absolute blast! The kids splashed, explored, built creations, chased bubbles, and made some wonderful memories. So we’re bringing it all back for our second event of the summer — with even more opportunities to play, discover, and create!

Join us Wednesday, June 10 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM for:

🌊 Water tables, tubs, scoops & buckets
💦 Splash pad fun
🫧 More Giant bubbles
🎨 Color mixing station
🧊 Ice exploration
🧱 Legos, Off-bits, NEX, and other building tools for older kids

👙 Wear a swimsuit, water shoes, and plan to get wet!

🎟️ $5 per child (ages 1+)
• each ticket includes a $1 off coupon for a snow cone!
• Register online or purchase tickets on site

https://www.mudpuppypalace.org/event-details-registration/curiosity-creativity-cool-treats-at-coopers-cones-2026-06-10-10-00

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents/guardians are free but must remain with their children.

📍 Cooper’s Cones at McKim’s IGA
1320 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IN

If you missed our first event, now’s your chance! If you came last week, come back and do it all again. We can’t wait to see everyone for another morning of splashing, exploring, creating, and cooling off.

💜 Muddy Hands. Happy Hearts. 💜

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Mount Vernon, IN
47620

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