• Wildflower Walk at Oliver’s Woods with White River Docents

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    Walk Oliver’s Woods with our White River Steward and docents to see the preserve’s wildflowers in bloom. Oliver’s Woods is home to many spring wildflowers, including an impressive display of native wild hyacinths. Enjoy a stroll through this riverine preserve to see what’s blooming in May. All Ages Free [...]

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  • Winter Tree ID Hike at Oliver’s Woods

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    Trees that shed their leaves have a beauty all their own. Volunteer White River Docents, along with our White River Steward, Grace van Kan, will lead the walk through this riverine nature preserve to welcome the turning of the season. Situated along the White River, Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve offers a nature immersion in the midst [...]

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  • Winter Tree ID Hike at Oliver’s Woods

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    Trees that shed their leaves have a beauty all their own. Volunteer White River Docents, along with our White River Steward, Grace van Kan, will lead the walk through this riverine nature preserve to welcome the turning of the season. Situated along the White River, Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve offers a nature immersion in the midst [...]

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  • 17th annual Spring Wildflower Walk at Burnett Woods

    Burnett Woods 8264 E. County Road 100 South, Avon, IN, United States

    Join our Stewardship team for a walk through the woods and an impressive wildflower display in the heart of Avon, Indiana. Burnett Woods is one of the best nature preserves to enjoy spring wildflowers. Your guide will be stewardship specialist Phillip Weldy, whose keen eye for wildflowers has dressed [...]

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  • Hike into Autumn at Meltzer Woods

    Meltzer Woods 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, United States

    Join us for a nature walk through the old growth forest of Meltzer Woods. Step into the season with a guided hike through the beauty of autumn. As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, the old growth forest bursts into vibrant fall colors. Enjoy the sights, sounds, [...]

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  • Black Friday Hike at Portland Arch, a National Natural Landmark

    Portland Arch Nature Preserve 1599 West Scout Camp Road, Covington, IN, United States

    “Opt outside” on the day after Thanksgiving: Join our President for a guided hike through a stunning nature preserve. Once again on Black Friday, we'll host our popular Thanksgiving weekend hike. This year we are heading to Portland Arch Nature Preserve in Fountain County (west central Indiana). Explore the wooded valleys, [...]

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  • 18th annual Spring Wildflower Walk at Burnett Woods

    Burnett Woods 8264 E. County Road 100 South, Avon, IN, United States

    Join our stewardship manager for a walk through the woods and a lovely wildflower display in the heart of Avon, Indiana. Burnett Woods is one of the best nature preserves to enjoy spring wildflowers. Your guide will be stewardship manager Phillip Weldy, who has helped manage the site for [...]

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  • Black Birders Week Hike at Betley Woods at Glacier’s End

    Betley Woods at Glacier's End W 750 South, Trafalgar, IN, United States

    Join Doug Gray and Nicole O'Neal to go birding in Betley Woods at Glacier's End. Participants can choose a 1-hour walk or a 3-hour hike. During Black Birders Week (May 24-30), step into nature with a community that celebrates joy, curiosity, and deep connection with the outdoors. The week is dedicated [...]

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  • Meltzer Woods 10th Anniversary Celebration and Hike

    Meltzer Woods 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, United States

    We invite you to join us on Saturday October 24 at Meltzer Woods in Shelbyville.  We are proud to celebrate 10 years of welcoming the public to this beautiful nature preserve.  We follow a legacy of care and stewardship by the Meltzer Family through many generations, and are so [...]

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  • Canceled Veterans’ Mindful Nature Walk at Betley Woods at Glacier’s End

    Betley Woods at Glacier's End W 750 South, Trafalgar, IN, United States

    We invite our local veterans community to join us, the Indiana Wildlife Federation, the City of Indianapolis Office of Veteran Services, and Delight in Nature for an afternoon of being inspired in nature at Betley Woods at Glacier's End. Michelle Morton, Nature & Forest Bathing Guide, will lead the [...]