Parks

Please join the Student Conservation Association (SCA) in planting 25 native trees in Hammond on Saturday, October 19th! Planting will take place throughout Gibson Park/ Lost Park! WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 9:00 am to Noon. Registration...

Please join the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the City of Hammond in kicking off the fall planting season by planting 40 native trees in Hessville Park on Saturday, September 7th! WHEN: Saturday, September 7th, 9:00 am to...

Experience the thrill of bicycling by starlight during the 8th Valpo Night Ride. This 15-mile ride begins and ends at the Butterfield Family Pavilion and allows participants to ride in and around the City at a safe pace at night. Riders will enjoy a...

Come along with our Naturalists and volunteers for this special hike to Lake Michigan and back. Join us at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation about our moon with some “stellar” treats. Hike starts at 8:30 p.m. Program is weather dependent. Call the...

We are going to trim, fix some board walks, and work on phase 2 or 3. Jd will let us know what to do and if we have a big group, we will do the big project !??⛏ You get to sweat , get some fresh air , eat free lunch ,and hangout with lots of really...

Stop in between 2-5 PM to ‘cast your vote’ by making a craft of your favorite of our woodland animals. The trails will be open till 5 PM too for you to enjoy and see if you can spy them in the wild. For ages 3 and up. For more information, visit...

Join staff and fellow volunteers in helping to care for your local national park. Wear comfortable clothes; work gloves and equipment will be provided. This is part our drop-in program, a no-hassle volunteering option for those looking to give a few...

Looking for a simple way to spend Valentine’s Day? Join us as we take a hike around Gibson Woods and then warm up with some hot chocolate afterwards. There is a $2 fee per person. Please dress for the weather.  Pre-registration required, call...

The land looked much different when the settlers first came to what is now Indiana. Take a hike and ‘travel back in time’ to enjoy the beauty of the tallgrass prairie in autumn. Pre-registration required, call 219-844-3188. Program is free and...

Foster that natural curiosity in your little one by venturing outdoors to ‘spy’ what’s happening at Gibson Woods Nature Preserve. Each session will include a story, craft, snack and plenty of outdoor exploration. For ages 3-5 with a...