# Event Details

- **Event Name**: In Search of Spiders
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Dr Marc Milne will lead us on a hands on eveningfield excursion to identify and observe spiders at Buddha Preserve in Lawrence County.About this EventIn Search of SpidersBuddha Karst Preserve, Lawrence County Saturday, August 15, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDTSpiders thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth—including caves and karst landscapes. Join spider expert and IKC member Dr. Marc Milne for a hands-on exploration of Indiana’s spider diversity. Participants will learn how to search for, collect, and observe spiders from a range of habitats using tools such as a beating sheet, litter reducer, manual aspirator, and a vacuum sampler. Dr. Milne will introduce us to the most common families of spiders found in Indiana and help identify specimens collected during the program. This event is perfect for anyone eager to learn more about these fascinating creatures. Registration opens July 10, but you mayhave Eventbrite send you a reminder in advance.Please be prepared for the weather, as the  event will go rain or shine. The one-mile mowed trail is mostly shady with some hilly terrain. We will be off the trail. Sturdy shoes and long pants are recommended. Bring a good headlamp or other source of light as well. A snack and water cooler will be provided. There are no bathroom facilities at Buddha Karst Preserve.We look forward to seeing you!Carla Striegel-WinnerIndiana Karst Conservancy Outreach Coordinatorcarlastriegel@gmail.comhttps://ikc.caves.org/cover photo compliments of Central Indiana Land Trust  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/30f5b040-1072-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w1200-h572-dc33472d-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/313a8170-1072-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w986-h740-dc5c8f63-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/31762ae0-1072-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w1200-h668-dc171715-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/31af3c40-1072-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w547-h740-dc33322a-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/31e910f0-1072-11f1-b205-49d23285143a-rimg-w555-h740-dc786146-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/32270450-1072-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w552-h740-dc2f322a-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bedford
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Buddha Karst Preserve
- **lat**: 38.7836656
- **long**: -86.40645649999999
- **full address**: Buddha Karst Preserve, 855 Buddha Road, Bedford, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is In Search of Spiders being held?
  - **A:** In Search of Spiders takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Buddha Karst Preserve, 855 Buddha Road, Bedford, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing In Search of Spiders?
  - **A:** In Search of Spiders is organized by Indiana Karst Conservancy.

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