Fun for All

These are programs kids and their families can enjoy as well as people of all ages! Unless noted otherwise, all programs are free but donations are appreciated. Homeschool, scouts and other groups are welcome to join, but each family within a group must register separately.

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Virtual Name that Tune

All ages

Wednesdays through December 16, 9:30-11AM

Increase your birding lists by enhancing your birding skills! Join us virtually as we launch into a weekly class to familiarize ourselves with the bird songs heard in Northwest Indiana throughout the year.  Online details will be sent out upon registration. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Owls Visit Gibson Woods

All ages

Gibson Woods

Friday, November 13, 6:30-7:30PM

Owl be glad to see you as we invite Nicole Harmon, director of Humane Indiana Education and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, for a visit with some of our favorite nocturnal animals. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE.    PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

  

Family Fall Nature Hike

All ages

Gibson Woods

Saturday, November 14, 10-11AM

Fall is a great time to get the family outside to enjoy the changing of seasons. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

 




Family Fall Nature Hike

All ages

Oak Ridge Prairie

Saturday, November 21,10-11AM

Fall is a great time to get the family outside to enjoy the changing of seasons. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

 

#OptOutside Black Friday Hikes

Friday, November 27

Started in 2015 by outdoor retailer REI, #OptOutside is not just about Black Friday. It is about choosing life outdoors and living a little more simply, even just for one day. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

All ages

Lemon Lake, 10-11:30AM

What better way to work off some of those Thanksgiving calories than with a hike?

Stoney Run, 1-2:30PM

It’s Friday, it’s fall, it’s time for a nature hike! Please dress for the weather.