Parks

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/wet. PRE-REGISTRATION...

Ages 3-6 We will be covering some of the master builders of the wild. At the end of the program there will be a craft session. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

Join us for a day of learning about the life of box turtles. We’ll spend some time with our resident box turtles, Tucker and Turquoise and then learn what it would be like for wild turtles to live in Gibson Woods. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; Please...

Celebrate National Trails Day as we hike back in time along one of the rarest ecosystems in the world. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

All ages Identify the summer songs of our preserve birds. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

All ages Summer will be gone before we know it, so join us for a morning stroll to soak in some summer splendor. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please call 219-844-3188.

All ages Join us for feeding time with our resident box turtles Tucker and Turquoise. A naturalist will go over what their diet entails and you get to help prep their meal and feed them. Donations are appreciated. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; please...

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 If you have ever been curious about wetlands and how they are an important habitat then this program is for you. We will be exploring the ecology of wetlands. Join us in person or virtually. A slide show highlighting wetlands will be...

For ages 10 and up Improve your memory, find serenity and peace and have a new skill in your life toolbox- no experience necessary. Outdoors (weather dependent-indoor rain area available) Bring a notebook/paper, pen, pencil, lawn chair, and come out...