Nature & the Outdoors

Learn canoe basics on a sunset tour of Griffy Lake.

Join a guided paddle to see the sunrise.

A guided night hike under the full moon.

Learn about local frog species and how to identify their calls.

A annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun!

Join Indiana State Ornithologist, Allisyn Gillet, at Switchyard Park to watch for spring birds.

Learn the secrets of tree identification.

Keel boat sailing lessons at Lake Monroe.

Small boat sailing lessons at Lake Monroe.

Kids, learn how to plan your own garden! Caregivers, learn how to support children’s interest in the garden.

Learn how to identify and attract beneficial insects and deter pest insects to your garden with more confidence.

Paddle a canoe on Griffy Lake under the full moon.

Paddle a canoe on Griffy Lake and enjoy the sunset.

Learn which flowers can be planted now to make into cut flower arrangements and wreaths later.

Tag along on a hike through Griffy Lake Nature Preserve as we look at native species of amphibians and reptiles.

Learn about nocturnal insects and how to identify them using a black light.

Create hummingbird feeders out of recycled materials.

Learn how to forage for wild edibles that can be found in your own backyard!

Construct whimsical fairy abodes using natural materials

Learn the secrets of eco-friendly and sustainable color creation while unlocking your creativity.

Learn how to be playful, safe, and sustainable in our local parks and the outdoors.

Explore ancient Indiana through a hunt for fossils.

Learn basic boater safety and paddling tips before a floating scavenger hunt around Griffy Lake.

Identify trees based on leaf shape, bark appearance, and branching pattern.

Collective effort of sowing native wildflower seeds to enrich our local landscapes and foster biodiversity.

Experience a guided night hike under the full moon.

Learn about insects hands on and up close at the annual Bug Fest.