On Saturday, December 6 the Indiana Historical Bureau and WFYI Public Television will host "A Celebration of Indiana's Natural Heritage" from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Indiana State Library and Historical Building, 315 West Ohio Street. All materials in the Indiana Historical Bureau Book Shop will be available at 20 % off list price.

A main feature of the day is the release of the 2-DVD set of the 4-part documentary, The Natural Heritage of Indiana, produced by WFYI Public Television and seen on many of Indiana's PBS stations. Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Marion T. Jackson of Terre Haute, editor of the 1997 landmark publication that inspired The Natural Heritage of Indiana public television series, will be on hand to sign newly-released copies of the book.

Russell Mumford and John O. Whitaker will sign their new publication, Mammals of Indiana, and Alan McPherson will sign several of his publications related to the natural heritage of Indiana. Also adding to the celebration will be representatives from natural heritage and environmental agencies and organizations with information about their programs.

Visit www.IN.gov/history for more information.