Events

May 8
Workshop: Planning Your Native Garden

Workshop: Planning Your Native Garden

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for an inspiring session where you'll learn how to create your own vibrant native garden this spring, bringing beauty and sustainability to your outdoor space!

May 31
Expedition: Birding Basics

Expedition: Birding Basics

Pisgah Marsh Boardwalk
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Join us for a birding adventure at Pisgah Marsh with Nathaniel Wise a lifelong birding enthusiast! Spot native species like Sandhill Cranes, Wild Turkeys, ducks, herons, grebes, and more during this fun and informative outing!

Jun 11
Stories & STEM #1

Stories & STEM #1

Warsaw Community Public Library
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring your elementary-age children and learn about the many aspects of lake ecosystems through stories and hands-on projects.

Jun 13
Critter Encounter: Turtle

Critter Encounter: Turtle

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Learn about the wonderful world of turtles through themed games, story time, crafts, and hands-on interactions!

Jun 17
Lake Fun with Lilly Day

Lake Fun with Lilly Day

Winona Lake Limitless Park and Splash Pad
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us for a fun day at Winona Lake! You will learn how to cast a fishing line and create bait balls, all while enjoying the opportunity to dip your toes in the water and discover more about wetlands.

Jun 18
Stories & STEM #2

Stories & STEM #2

Warsaw Community Public Library
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring your elementary-age children and learn about the many aspects of lake ecosystems through stories and hands-on projects.

Jun 25
Stories & STEM #3

Stories & STEM #3

Warsaw Community Public Library
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring your elementary-age children and learn about the many aspects of lake ecosystems through stories and hands-on projects.

Jun 27
Critter Encounter: Snake

Critter Encounter: Snake

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Slither into the fascinating world of snakes with an interactive, hands-on learning that explores their behaviors, habitats, and unique characteristics in a fun and educational setting.

Jul 2
Swamp Stomp

Swamp Stomp

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
10:00 am - 11:30 am

5-8th Graders will get their hands dirty collecting soil samples and creating model wetlands after an interpretive hike around a wetland.

Jul 18
Critter Encounter: Frog

Critter Encounter: Frog

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
10:00 am - 11:30 am

The interesting world of frogs is just a hop away! Join us for a fun educational experience where you will get hands-on experience with all things frogs.

Jul 26
Dinner in Cherry Creek Fundraiser

Dinner in Cherry Creek Fundraiser

Winona Lake, IN
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

After months of playing on the lake it is time to slow down and celebrate all the joy the lakes provide by giving back at Dinner in Cherry Creek fundraiser this July.

Oct 4
Expedition: Fall Tree ID Hike

Expedition: Fall Tree ID Hike

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a scenic fall walk as we explore the vibrant colors of the season and learn the art of tree identification!

Lilly Center Staff

Partner Event Collaboration

Planning an event that centers around a local lake or stream, like a nature hike or trash clean-up? We can help you promote it! Email us your event details and we’ll follow up with a questionnaire.