Wednesday Morning with the Birds at Betley Woods – 5.22

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

Join an expert birder to go birdwatching at Betley Woods in Johnson County! Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer a safe harbor for countless bird species. We’re teaming up with expert birder Rob Ripma, co-owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, for this series. This is a rare chance to enjoy guided birding tours of our […]

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Wednesday Morning with the Birds at Oliver’s Woods – 5.29

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

Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Oliver's Woods Nature Preserve! Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer a safe harbor for countless bird species. We’re teaming up with expert birder Rob Ripma, co-owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, for this series. This is a rare chance to enjoy guided birding tours of our region’s […]

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An Evening with the Spiders, featuring Dr. Marc Milne

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

Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In June, we’re featuring all things arachnid. **Tickets will be available on May 1st** Dr. Marc Milne, University of Indianapolis, will share his arachnid expertise. We’ll explore Oliver's Woods in search of some eight-legged friends. Learn about spider behavior, taxonomy, webs, and more from […]

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Welcome to the Dark Side: Mothing in Indiana with Jeanette Jaskula

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

Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In July, we’re featuring moths. **Tickets will be available on June 1st** Jeanette Jaskula, President of Friends of the Sands, will share the joy of moths, from their stunning colors, patterns, and behaviors to their important role in our ecosystems as pollinators and members […]

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Creek Cleanup at Oliver’s Woods

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

Help us clear debris and invasive plants in and around Carmel Creek at Oliver's Woods. About this event All Ages Please RSVP so we know you’re coming. What to Expect and Bring Be prepared to get dirty and in some cases wet. We will pull invasive plants out by hand. Dress in long pants thick enough to […]

Easy Float from Oliver’s Woods on the White River

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

Join us as we board a Friends of White River raft for a short float on the White River. Join Central Indiana Land Trust and Friends of White River (FOWR) for a scenic journey on the White River. We’ll paddle from the Oliver's Woods canoe launch to Sandbar Island and back, taking in the natural […]

$10

Secrets of the Bats, with Dr. Tim Carter, Ball State University

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

Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In August, we’re featuring bats. ** Tickets will be available on JULY 1st** Learn all about bats from wildlife biologist Dr. Tim Carter and his “ambassador bats,” Chocolate and Petunia. We will gather for a presentation inside Daughtery House, then experience the preserve in […]

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Owls at Oliver’s Woods with Take Flight! Wildlife Education

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

Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In September, we’re featuring owls. **Tickets will be available on AUGUST 1st** Join Mark Booth from Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live owls up close and learn about these remarkable birds. All Ages RSVP is required. The event is limited to 25 […]

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October Big Day Hike at Betley Woods and More

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

Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Betley Woods at Glacier's End!  Betley Woods is a hotspot for migratory birds on the Mississippi Flyway. You can witness this timeless journey with an experienced birder this fall! On one Big Day in October, experience the wonder of the fall migration with an expert guide, Mike […]

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Coexisting with Wildlife, featuring Becca Orr

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

Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In October, we’re featuring wildlife rescue. *Tickets will be available on September 1st* Becca Orr is director and founder of Hoosier Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, a DNR Licensed 501c3 wildlife rescue. We will gather at the Daugherty House for a presentation about ways we […]

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Flock and Learn: Woodpecker Walk for Beginner Birders

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

Join Indiana Audubon for a beginner's bird walk at Burnett Woods Nature Preserve. We will look for woodpeckers and other forest dwellers on this educational excursion. Come learn about the seven woodpecker species found in Indiana and practice your bird identification skills. All levels of experience are welcome! Meet Wes Homoya for this walk at […]

$5 – $10

Woodpeckers with Wes: Young Birders Walk

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

Wander with Wes Homoya and Indiana Audubon on a woodpecker walk! The Indiana Young Birders Network is an engaging and inclusive community fostering a love for nature and birding. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for youth birders to learn and grow through hands-on experiences, educational demonstrations, and more. Parents […]

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