Events

Aug 29
Expedition: Birding on the Water

Expedition: Birding on the Water

Grassy Creek
7:00 am - 9:00 am

Enjoy birding from a raft with Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District.

Sep 12
Workshop: Native Plant Propagation

Workshop: Native Plant Propagation

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

Learn how to start your own plants with Purdue Extension.

Sep 19
Expedition: Fall Foraging

Expedition: Fall Foraging

Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Discover food in nature at Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area with Carrie Vrabel.

Oct 3
Workshop: Native Seed Collecting

Workshop: Native Seed Collecting

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

Jacob Macke of Chapman Lake Nursery teaches seed collection and preparation.

Nov 17
Workshop: Herpetology Lecture

Workshop: Herpetology Lecture

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

Dive into the world of amphibians and reptiles with Indiana DNR expert, Nate Engbrecht.

Past Event
Expedition: Herpetology Hike

Expedition: Herpetology Hike

ACRES Land Trust Wildwood Nature Preserve

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!

Past Event
Critter Encounter: Reading the Secrets Written in the Snow

Critter Encounter: Reading the Secrets Written in the Snow

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

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!

Past Event
Winter Bird Identification

Winter Bird Identification

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Learn new birding methods for spotting Indiana birds this winter. This class will equip you with the tools used to observe and identify birds.

Past Event
Workshop: Seed Collecting

Workshop: Seed Collecting

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Join Jacob Macke for an exciting seed-collecting adventure. Learn how to identify and gather native plant seeds in this workshop!

Past Event
Expedition: Fall Tree ID Hike

Expedition: Fall Tree ID Hike

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

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

Past Event
The Buzz on Pollinator Habitats

The Buzz on Pollinator Habitats

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, Miller Science Complex Room 252

Learn how a few changes to how we manage our land and gardens can help rekindle pollinator populations.

Past Event
Dinner in Cherry Creek Fundraiser

Dinner in Cherry Creek Fundraiser

Winona Lake, IN

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.

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.