Editing Putnam County, Indiana (section)

===DePauw University Nature Park===
The DePauw Nature Park is a {{convert|9|mi|adj=on}} moderately trafficked loop trail that features a lake, wildlife, and bird-watching. The trails are rated as moderate, offer a number of activity options, and are accessible year-round. Between 1917 and 1977, the site was a limestone quarry owned and operated by Hanson Aggregates. With the quarry dormant for decades, Hanson Aggregates donated {{convert|280|acre}} of the land and leased the remaining {{convert|178|acre}} to [[DePauw University]] for $1 per year for 99 years. DePauw acquired the adjacent property to increase the total size of the Nature Park to {{convert|520|acre}}. DePauw commissioned Mansur Developers in 2002 to design a master plan for possible uses of the nature park. DePauw completed phase 1 of the master plan in 2004 and opened the Nature Park to the public in September 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goputnam.com/merchant/depauw-university-nature-park/|title=DePauw University Nature Park – Putnam County|website=goputnam.com}}</ref>