Parks

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...

Kids can join the fun of the Popcorn Festival with this unique, kid-friendly race in Downtown Valparaiso. Kids run in the 100-300 yard event where the distance varies by age group. Everyone receives a t-shirt and participation ribbon. Register as...

Join the 41st running of the Popcorn Panic, a community tradition of four decades. The event has over 1,000 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as an individual, you can choose to run 5 miles or...

Experience the thrill of bicycling by starlight during the annual Valpo Night Ride. This 15-mile organized bicycle ride allows participants to ride in and around the city, as a group at a safe pace.  Late registration fee is $40 from 8/4 to...

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...