Events
Workshop: Native Seed Collecting
Jacob Macke of Chapman Lake Nursery teaches seed collection and preparation.
Workshop: Herpetology Lecture
Dive into the world of amphibians and reptiles with Indiana DNR expert, Nate Engbrecht.
Workshop: Porch Gardening
Learn about gardening in small spaces with Purdue Extension.
Expedition: Herpetology Hike
Join us as we hike through Wildwood Nature Preserve to search for reptiles and amphibians and learn about the role they play in our ecosystem!
Expedition: Spring Foraging
Join us as we explore the Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area to learn how to identify and forage for common edible plants and fungi found in the spring season!
Critter Encounter: Reading the Secrets Written in the Snow
Join us as we explore how animals move through winter, what clues they leave behind. See how you can identify tracks, patterns, and winter wildlife signs right in your own backyard!
Trail Nature Hike
Join us at the Lilly Center for a relaxing hike through nature. Attendees will walk along a trail while learning about our forest and wetland ecosystems. Anyone is welcome!
Winter Critter Encounter
Help your family beat the winter blues at Winter Critter Encounter with storytime, art projects, and yummy snacks.
Expedition: Sunrise Beaver Hike
Learn about and observe beavers in their natural habitat while watching the picturesque sunrise!
Growing Together Part IV: How to Save Seeds
Collect your own seeds from the Lilly Center's native landscaping and learn how to store and start native plants from Jacob Macke, owner of Chapman Lake Nursery!
Swamp Stomp
5-8th Graders will get their hands dirty collecting soil samples and creating model wetlands after an interpretive hike around a wetland.
Critter Encounter: Turtle
Learn about the wonderful world of turtles through themed games, story time, crafts, and hands-on interactions!
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