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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Join us for a fun family Friday night around the campfire. Enjoy a sweet treat by the fire, learn about something new, and experience night hiking! Roasting sticks and s'mores provided, bring your own hot dogs and make a meal of it! Fridays, Sept. 27 and Nov. 22 6:30-8:00 pm $7/person, pre-registration required
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 […]
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
Young explorers will experience the changing seasons by working together on Halloween-inspired creations and pumpkin-based art projects. And of course, we will check out some spooky science! Calling all brave explorers! During this drop-off class, your little one will practice independence while fostering their creativity and imagination. Who would enjoy this program? Children ages 4 – […]