Creek Week

 August 11 - 16
Presented by Zionsville Parks Foundation and Duke Energy. 


Creek Week is Zionsville's yearly celebration of Eagle Creek through recreation, stewardship, and education. Creek Week features activities for all ages including stream cleanups, a family creekstomp, Hoosier Riverwatch training, and other activities.    


Creek Week Creek Cleanup

Saturday, August 16

Join the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department and Department of Public Works for a Creek Cleanup along Eagle Creek as a way to wrap up Creek Week. Wear clothing that can get wet and muddy and bring a pair of gloves. Buckets and trash bags will be provided.

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Creekstomp

Wednesday, August 13

It wouldn’t be Creek Week without a Creekstomp! We will bring the nets; you bring the fun! Spend the morning exploring Eagle Creek as we search for fish, crayfish, and more! No bare feet or slip on shoes. 

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Citizen Science: Hoosier Riverwatch Data Collection

Thursday, August 14

Hoosier Riverwatch is a volunteer stream monitoring program for collecting water quality data. Join a Naturalist to help take measurements, collect data points, and explore the creek.

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Creek Week Scout Day

Saturday, August 16

  • 2:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Ages: 6 years and up with an adult
  • Overley-Worman Park
  • Registration Required            

Calling all scouts! Do you want to earn a Creek Week fun patch? Join a Naturalist to explore the creek, learn about our watershed, and brainstorm different ways we can help keep Eagle Creek healthy. Program fee covers cost of patch. 

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Discover Your Backyard: Eagle Creek

Saturday, August 16

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Elm Street Green 

The Trailhopper is the newest mobile outreach vehicle to join the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department. Join us each month as we visit one of our local parks and discover what’s happening in our backyard with hands-on activities and adventures. Drop-in and stay as long as you’d like!

Park and PLAY: Creek Week Water Exploration Day

Friday, August 15

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Elm Street Green

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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