Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
TADPOLE TIME: Birding for Beginners!
Beginner birding adventure for young naturalists at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park.
NATURE DISCOVERY: Seek at the Creek!
Nature exploration & creek discovery at McCloud Nature Park.
Guided Nature Walks: Texture Hunting
Tactile nature walk with art-making: explore prairie textures by hand at Conner Prairie.
Critter Feeding!
Watch live critter feeding at McCloud Nature Park—bugs, reptiles & amphibians.
Creek Stomps
Splash and play in the creek at Grand Junction Plaza downtown.
Garden Storytime - Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens
Story time for young children in the beautiful Garfield Park Sunken Gardens.
“Smammals!”
Learn about small mammals at McCloud Nature Park.
Night Hike on Vandalia Trail
Evening nature hike on Vandalia Trail with family.
Hendricks County SWCD Watershed Walk
Watershed education walk at McCloud Nature Park.
Harmonic History
Living history with singing, dancing, and period musical instruments at Conner Prairie.
Family Yoga in the Park
Family Yoga in the Park at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park.
Guided Nature Walks: Inspired by Nature
Guided nature walk exploring poetry, quotes, and natural inspiration at Conner Prairie.
Vandalia Trail Bike Rides
Family bike rides on Vandalia Trail.
ROOTED IN NATURE CLUB: Wildflower Walk
Teen-focused wildflower walk at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park.
Guided Nature Walks: Watercolor Wander
Paint miniature watercolors during a guided nature walk at Conner Prairie.
Evening Creek Stomps
Evening creek play at Grand Junction Plaza—cool off after dark.
Yoga in the Park – All Ages
All-ages yoga in the park at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park.
Nature Journaling at Gibbs
Nature journaling class at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park.
Wildflower Bouquets
Learn to identify and gather wildflowers at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park.
Guided Nature Walks: Trails for Kids
Playful nature exploration for kids at Conner Prairie's scenic trails.
Curious By Nature: Watercolor Wanders
Blend art and nature on a riverside walk, sketching what you discover.
Name That Skull!
Free nature program: guess animal skulls and learn wildlife identification at McCloud Nature Park.
Plant ID Hike
Guided nature hike learning plant identification at McCloud Nature Park.
Guided Nature Walks: Time with Trees
Learn tree science, history, and ecology through sensory exploration.
Guided Nature Walks: Conner Prairie Gardens, Learning about dye plants
Explore dye plants in the garden, then try natural dyeing yourself.
Guided Nature Walks: Being with Birds
Guided birding walk through Conner Prairie's year-round and migratory species.
Guided Nature Walks: Historic Hoosiers
Guided walk blending Conner Prairie's natural beauty with 1800s–1900s Hoosier history.
Jupiter Flights Balloon Gallery
Hot-air balloon rides and gallery at Conner Prairie's fall festival kickoff.
SAVE THE DATE- Butterfly Milkweed Festival & Native Plant Sale
Native plant festival & sale with nature education at Holliday Park.
Astronomy
Free astronomy program at McCloud Nature Park.
We Can Camp
Spend a night under the stars learning camping essentials at Conner Prairie.
Guided Nature Walks: Folklore
Explore local folklore and history on a guided nature walk at Conner Prairie.
Curious by Nature: Simple Machines in Action
Learn how simple machines work while ziplining through the air at Conner Prairie.
Little Haunt on the Prairie
Family-friendly spooky Halloween fun at Cool Creek Park with age-appropriate activities.
Birdability Week
Celebrate inclusive birding and discover birds at Conner Prairie during Birdability Week.
Curious by Nature: Favorite Kid Spot
Homeschoolers explore a favorite kid-friendly spot—the four-story Treetop Outpost—at Conner Prairie.
Fun in the Forge
Learn blacksmithing basics and forge your own creation at Conner Prairie.
Cooking at the Hearth
Cook a 19th-century meal over an open fire at Conner Prairie's historic house.
Guided Nature Walks: Birdability
Spot birds from a stationary vantage point and celebrate Birdability Week at Conner Prairie.
Curious by Nature: Trails for Kids
Two-mile guided nature trail at Conner Prairie with hands-on discovery stops.
Curious by Nature: Thriving in the Winter and Living off the Land
Learn survival and winter living with Lenape interpreters at Conner Prairie.