Parks

Ages 5 and up Celebrate World Firefly Day looking for fireflies on a summer night and doing some stargazing too. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

All ages The sounds of summer are unlike any other time of year. Join us for a morning walk to enjoy this summer symphony.PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188

Ages 3 and up Ever wonder what lives underwater in a pond besides fish? Join us as we collect and look at some of the smaller and spectacular species of the watery world. Wear shoes/clothes you do not mind getting dirty.Pre-registration required;...

Ages 3 and up How deep is Deep River? Which way does it go? What lives in the river? How fast does it flow? Find out these answers and more during our River Fun program. Kids will test out some natural building materials, build a boat and then get to...

How many different pollinators can you spot? Join a naturalist on this exploration hike. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Ages 2-6 with caregiver Let’s learn to enjoy nature together at an outdoor circle time, as we celebrate the summer reading theme of “Tails and Tales." Read a story, sing silly songs, and have lots of fun, helping little ones comfortably engage in...

All ages More than 300 species of native plants are found at Gibson Woods, including a variety of rare and unique species. Join a park naturalist for a walk through the preserve to learn more about our native flora.Comfortable shoes and insect...

All ages Decomposers have their place as the organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms. Let’s explore nature’s recyclers. Online details will be sent out upon registration.PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Celebrate National Pollinators Week with us as we discover the importance of birds, bees and their other pollinator friends, and make a take-home bee hotel. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188

All ages Enjoy the longest day of the year and the start of astronomical summer with a guided hike at Gibson Woods. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.