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 of a bustling commercial district. All […]

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October Big Day Hike at Oliver’s Woods and More

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

Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve! Oliver's 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. Multiple sites are taking […]

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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. Will pull invasive plants out by hand. Dress in long pants thick enough to stand […]

Poetry of Birds: A Walk Through the Woods with Poetry

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

About this event Join us for birdsong and lyricism at Oliver’s Woods. Located in the middle of a commercial district, Oliver’s Woods provides an oasis for our avian friends. Hear verse inspired by their beauty in this riverside nature preserve. With poetry by Hoosier poet and bird lover Lylanne Musselman followed by a nature walk […]

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Wake Up to Spring at Oliver’s Woods

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

Indiana Author Awards Powered by Indiana Humanities: Wake Up to Spring at Oliver’s Woods About this Event Welcome springtime back to Central Indiana with this family-friendly event at Oliver’s Woods. Families with children will enjoy this outing based on the award-winning picture book Wake up, Woods. Coauthor and botanist Michael Homoya will lead a walk […]

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Garlic Mustard Pull at Oliver’s Woods

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

Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard at Oliver's Woods. About this Event All Ages What to Expect and Bring Volunteers will remove by hand the plants and roots. Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t […]