Events

Past Event
Expedition: Tree ID and Wetland Hike

Expedition: Tree ID and Wetland Hike

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Learn to distinguish trees and native species by their bark and branches and discover the unique characteristics that make each tree special. This invigorating hike is not just a walk in the woods—it's an exploration of the intricate world of...

Past Event
Critter Encounter: Winter Edition

Critter Encounter: Winter Edition

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Learn about the amazing things animals do to survive Indiana winters from Lilly Center scientists!

Past Event
Women’s Gardening Workshop Part 1

Women’s Gardening Workshop Part 1

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

This beginner-focused workshop will prep you for the spring and provide tips and tricks for gardening and composting.

Past Event
Expedition: Tree ID Hike

Expedition: Tree ID Hike

WACF Education Center, 11586 N SR 13, Syracuse, IN 46567

Join Heather Harwood and Dr. Nate Bosch for a tree ID hike. By learning to identify the natural world, you will gain a deeper appreciation!

Past Event
Expedition: Prairie Ecology Lab

Expedition: Prairie Ecology Lab

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Did you know that there are still prairies in Indiana? Join this prairie ecology lab, led by our very own Dr. Nate Bosch!

Past Event
Family Safety Day

Family Safety Day

Central Park, Warsaw

Join the Lilly Center and learn about how to stay safe on your lake with hands-on activities and eco tours of Center Lake every 15 minutes.

Past Event
Workshop: Save the Monarch

Workshop: Save the Monarch

Paws & Claws, 1801 E Market St, Warsaw, IN 46580

This family-friendly event will help you learn about the monarch butterfly, its habitat in Indiana, and migration to Central Mexico.

Past Event
Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab II

Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab II

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Take the mystery out of trees by joining this forest ecology lab, led by our very own Dr. Nate Bosch!

Past Event
Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab

Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab

Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams

Take the mystery out of trees by joining this forest ecology lab, led by our very own Dr. Nate Bosch!

Past Event
Expedition: Aquatic Plant Identification

Expedition: Aquatic Plant Identification

Shock Lake Public Access

Spend an evening outside at Shock Lake with Matthew Linn, a DNR biologist, and learn about the diverse aquatic plants in our lakes.

Past Event
Expedition: Summer Wildflower ID Hike

Expedition: Summer Wildflower ID Hike

Bock Nature Preserve

Throw on a pair of sturdy walking shoes and join us for a walk through the beautiful Bock Nature Preserve. This collaboration with ACRES Land Trust allows you to visit Bock's prairie which is normally closed to visitors.

Past Event
Critter Encounter: Mystery Critter

Critter Encounter: Mystery Critter

806 Connection Cir, Winona Lake, IN 46590

Learn about the wonderful world of aquatic critters through games, story time, crafts, and hands-on interactions.

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.