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...
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Vote for Wildlife Open House with Lake County Parks
Drop-in Volunteering at West Beach
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...
Read MoreValentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Hike with Lake County Parks
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...
Read MoreTallgrass Prairie Hike
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...
Read MoreI Spy Young Naturalist
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...
Read MoreBird Feeding Fun
Many species of birds stick around for our cold Northwest Indiana winters. We will learn about some of them, take a short outdoor walk to see who’s around and then make some treats for them to enjoy at the feeder station (and one for your to take...
Read MoreWild about Turtles
Turtles are terrific! Discover some of their cool traits and maybe even see some up-close! All ages. Pre-registration required, please call 219-844-3188.
Read MoreWonders of Wildlife
Beavers (June 23) - Get in depth and personal with wildlife in this monthly series. Go looking for beaver; discuss the pros and cons of living with beaver; and have fun learning about their life cycles. Massasauga Rattlesnakes (July28) - Get in depth...
Read MoreMarket on the Square Opening Day
Market on the Square will begin on June 7th and will continue every Friday from 3pm-9pm through August 30th. There will be over 20 vendors selling unique crafts, fresh produce, flowers, breads and jams. Plus local food vendors selling food. Car...
Read MoreThe Transit of Mercury
Join us we watch the rare occurrence of Mercury passing in front of the sun and learn more about how this transit happens.
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