Zionsville Nature Center

To see a full list of park programs, or to register for a program visit our MyRec site at zionsvilleparksandrecreation.org

ZNC 20th Anniversary

Mission

The Zionsville Nature Center encourages Zionsville and Central Indiana families to take an active role in their native environment through educational and inquiry-based programs and activities.

Location

The Zionsville Nature Center was founded in 2002 through the dedicated efforts of the Zionsville Parks Department and the Friends of Zion Nature Center.

The Zionsville Nature Center recently moved from its location on Eagle Elementary School grounds to the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library. The Nature Center is located inside the Hoffman Room.
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Exhibits

Exhibits within the Nature Center focus on local Indiana habitats and wildlife. In addition to exhibits, several educational animals are on display including turtles, snakes and amphibians.



Program Calendar

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  1. Tue May 30

    Art in Nature: Nature's Wings Each of our Art in Nature programs start off on an easy hike with a Naturalist to explore one of our parks and to collect materials. Afterwards, create your own masterpiece with different mediums such as leaves, mud, pinecones, and so much more!
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  2. Wed May 31

    Park and PLAY Get off your couch, get out of your house! Join the Zionsville Parks at your local park for some fun outdoor activities, sports, games and more! Drop-in and stay as long as you’d like. Each month we will PARK in one of our Zionsville Parks and set up free activities so you can PLAY!
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  3. Fri Jun. 2 - Sun Jun. 11

    Zionsville Nature Play Days Brought to you by Zionsville Parks Foundation The goal of Nature Play Days is to get kids outside and remind families that nature play is important and can happen close to home. Zionsville Parks and Recreation and its community partners offer free nature, art, cultural and recreational programs during this ten-day long event. Zionsville Nature Play Days is in partnership with Indiana Children and Nature Network.
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  4. Fri Jun. 2

    Zionsville Nature Play Days Kickoff! Have you ever made a gigantic bubble before? Visit us at the Library Summer Kickoff and try your hand at creating bubbles of all sizes.
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  5. Sat Jun. 3

    Fishing FUN! It’s free fishing weekend! Kids, join Zionsville Parks and Recreation staff to learn some basics of fishing such as casting and knot tying. Then we’ll see what’s biting in Overley-Worman pond. Bring your gear, or you can borrow ours. Ages: 6 - 16
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Contact Us

  1. Zionsville Nature Center

    Email

    Physical Address
    250 N 5th Street
    Zionsville, IN 46077

    Phone: 317-873-8950

    The Zionsville Nature Center is located within the Youth Services Department at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.

    Hours:
    Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    CLOSED Sunday & Monday

Parks Newsletter

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Resources

  1. Zion Nature Sanctuary Tree Guide