Zionsville Nature Center

Tails on the Trails Here’s a chance for you and your dog to get out and explore the Zionsville Parks this fall. Registration for Tails on the Trails is free. Visit www.zionsville-in.gov/specialevents for more information and to register for the program. Join us for weekly dog walks, September 1 – October 31.

Magical Park after Dark Join the Zionsville Parks for some GLOW-in-the-dark Halloween fun under the stars in our digital playground Magical Park! Fitting for all people of all ages, Halloween costumes are optional. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a device with cellular service.

Halloween Dog Walk Dress yourself and your pooch up for this fun group dog walk through the Zion Nature Sanctuary. This walk also counts as a group walk for Tails on the Trails. Then enjoy a tasty treat, for both dogs and people, after our hike through the woods.

Jr Ecologist Homeschool Club: Ornithology Join a Naturalist with the Zionsville Nature Center in this exciting homeschool club series! Each month, we will go into depths of different nature topics in a short lesson followed by hands-on activities. Afterwards, each child will get to take home a packet to further explore the topic of the month! This is a drop-off program, but parents and families are welcome to stay nearby. This November, learn all about Ornithology! Join us at the Zionsville Nature Center and discuss the topic of bir...

Eastern Box Turtle Discovery Eastern Box Turtles are one of many species that call Indiana home. These unique reptiles are considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss. Join a naturalist for a talk about Eastern Box Turtle characteristics, habitat, and adaptations. Then meet Shelly and Scooter, two Eastern Box Turtles that call the Zionsville Nature Center home.