Parks

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...

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.

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...

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...

Join us we watch the rare occurrence of Mercury passing in front of the sun and learn more about how this transit happens.

The season has changed so has the stars we can see in the sky! Join us at the Calumet Astronomy Center Saturday, October 5 from 7-9 pm as we look through telescopes to explore the stars of the season.

Did you know you can see the moon at one of its thinnest points during the late summer? Learn about the thin crescent moon and see it through a telescope.

Join us as members bring their telescopes as we search the sky for Saturn and its breathtaking rings. During this time of the year Saturn can be seen brightly in the night sky but only through a telescope can you really appreciate its beauty.

Come learn about Jupiter’s four largest moons, known as the Gillian moons.

There is something magical about the last day of school before summer vacation. Come out to the Buckley Homestead's one room school house as we show kids what a day of school would have been like for students in the early 1900's. Then when the day is...