Take a hike with Wild Birds Unlimited in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park on Free First Thursday. You’ll find all sorts of feathered friends, including white-breasted nuthatches, downy woodpeckers, goldfinches, and more on this 1.5-mile guided hike. Meet at The Garden Entrance on Newfields’ main campus. Binoculars are available to borrow, but […]
Come for a story time and an opportunity for a close-up experience with one of the nature center's animal ambassadors to learn all about where they live, what they eat, and all the cool facts. Thursdays: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 10-10:30 AM Free! No registration required.
Newfields offers free general admission to all guests on the first Thursday of each month. Bring your friends and family for a full day of art making, live music, games, and Artful Conversations while you enjoy the Newfields campus indoors and out for FREE. SCHEDULE 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM | Artful Conversations | Meet […]
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented on alternate Friday sessions. Refreshments provided. Meets in Nature Center parking lot on Fridays at 9 a.m. Free! No registration required. Participants are required to participate in […]
Love the trails at Holliday Park? Join a group of dedicated volunteers, the Trail Troopers, for a morning of cleanup, trash removal, and weed wrangling. Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get to work by dressing for the weather and don't forget your gloves! Meet in the Nature Center auditorium and we'll head out on […]
We will be making a variety of bird feeders as well as decorating a birdhouse to take home with you. At least one of the bird feeders will be using peanut butter. Arrangements can be made if you have allergies.
Volunteer Naturalist Training If you are looking for an environmental volunteer opportunity and enjoy sharing the outdoors with others, then this is the place for you. Monthly trainings prepare volunteers to lead groups of children during environmental field trip programs at the nature center. Visit www.hollidaypark.org/volunteer. Tuesdays: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10 […]
Get an up-close look at a selection of our animal ambassadors and experience a live feeding at Beastly Brunch. Activity is designed for children ages 2+, but the whole family is welcome. Adult supervision is required. Wednesdays: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, and Dec. 11 11:30 am-12 pm FREE. No registration required. All children must […]
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented on alternate Friday sessions. Refreshments provided. Meets in Nature Center parking lot on Fridays at 9 a.m. Free! No registration required. Participants are required to participate in […]
There are countless nature-related books that present a variety of pressing environmental concerns. This monthly program offers adults a chance to learn about nature and environmental issues through the words of different nature authors. Fridays: Sept. 13 Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans by Charles Clover, Oct. 11 Let the Mountains Talk, Let the Rivers Run by […]
We will be making a variety of bird feeders as well as decorating a birdhouse to take home with you. At least one of the bird feeders will be using peanut butter. Arrangements can be made if you have allergies.
Take a hike through Holliday Park with a staff naturalist. You never know what you'll find, but you'll always find beauty and hopefully learn something new about your local environment! Wear good shoes and bring binoculars if you have them! Meet in the Nature Center lobby and we'll head out on the trails.Saturdays: Sept. 14, […]
RAFT sampling events occur at least once a month on a Sunday from roughly 12:00pm-4:00pm. Each event will target one of three areas along the White River or its tributaries in Marion or Hamilton Counties. As a RAFT volunteer, you do not need to participate every month – you can choose the event(s) that is […]
Amos Butler Audubon Society Morning Bird HikesJoin Amos Butler Audubon Society members and Holliday Park Staff on a monthly morning bird hike. Hikes are open to the public. Beginning birders welcome! Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Please meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Morning Bird Hikes (8-9:30 […]
Explore and discover the world outside with your little ones during this 60-minute, staff led program. Each month introduces a new topic through story time, exploration in nature, and hands-on activities. Sessions are designed for children and a grown up. Ages 3-5. Tuesdays: Sept. 17 Mighty Migrators, Oct. 15 Wicked Webs, Nov. 19 Autumn Adventure, […]
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Nature is the perfect teacher for your homeschool children. A new topic will be covered each month. The program will include hands-on activities and a hike, so dress for the weather. Ages 5-12 along with their adult caregiver. Tagalong siblings are welcomed. Thursdays: Sept. 19 Insects, Oct. 17 Bats, Nov. 21 Migration, Dec. 19 Plants […]
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented on alternate Friday sessions. Refreshments provided. Meets in Nature Center parking lot on Fridays at 9 a.m. Free! No registration required. Participants are required to participate in […]
Immerse yourself in the fun of nighttime … in the early morning! Before the museum opens to the public, young children and their caregivers can explore, play together and interact with other families at Good Night Forest, our newest nature-inspired experience created especially for little ones. Come find your place in this special, cozy early-childhood area […]
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
We will be talking about how to get our Garden ready for Winter and ideas of how to protect our plants in case of an early frost.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented on alternate Friday sessions. Refreshments provided. Meets in Nature Center parking lot on Fridays at 9 a.m. Free! No registration required. Participants are required to participate in […]
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
We will be talking about how to get our Garden ready for Winter and ideas of how to protect our plants in case of an early frost.
Explore how environmental harm and advocacy for justice are part of Indy's past, present, and future.
Holliday Park has ponds and creeks teeming with wildlife. Participants will have loads of fun getting wet and muddy exploring the creatures that live in these wet places. A naturalist will help you identify what you find. Nets and collecting tubs provided. Wear old shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Saturday, Sept. 28 1:30-2:30 […]
What is harvest like on the farm? Find out how food is grown and experiment with ways to use plants that we don’t eat. Other activities include sensory play and an interactive story time. Preschoolers are invited to learn, play and discover in the museum during this hour-long class. Build your child’s sense of wonder […]
Come for a story time and an opportunity for a close-up experience with one of the nature center's animal ambassadors to learn all about where they live, what they eat, and all the cool facts. Thursdays: Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 10-10:30 AM Free! No registration required.
Join a team of volunteers who help maintain and improve the gardens of Holliday Park alongside horticulturalists Chris Turner and Kelly Frank. A relevant garden topic is presented on alternate Friday sessions. Refreshments provided. Meets in Nature Center parking lot on Fridays at 9 a.m. Free! No registration required. Participants are required to participate in […]
Love the trails at Holliday Park? Join a group of dedicated volunteers, the Trail Troopers, for a morning of cleanup, trash removal, and weed wrangling. Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get to work by dressing for the weather and don't forget your gloves! Meet in the Nature Center auditorium and we'll head out on […]
What is harvest like on the farm? Find out how food is grown and experiment with ways to use plants that we don’t eat. Other activities include sensory play and an interactive story time. Preschoolers are invited to learn, play and discover in the museum during this hour-long class. Build your child’s sense of wonder […]
Discover science, history and art during these 2-hour classes designed to help you complete or work on a Scout badge. Workshops occur on select Saturdays. Explore the solar system as we learn about the various elements of space. You will complete steps 1-3 and earn this badge in one session! Price: $15/non-members; 25% discount for members