Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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10am Homeschool Jamboree

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4pm Migration/Feeder Watch

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9:30am Story Time on the Reservoir–Finding Wild

11am Hummingbird Workshop

$

1:30pm Discovery Class

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9am Birdwalk

1:30pm Feeding Time

2:30pm Meet a Raptor

6 7 8 9 I0am Hike & Seek

10 Good Friday

EDC/OC/Office CLOSED

Park Grounds OPEN

11 9-11am DINO Trail Run

9:30am Story Time on the Reservoir–Inch by Inch

1:30pm Discovery Class-Pop-up Playground

2:30pm Raptor Feeding

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9am Birdwalk

1:30pm Feeding Time

2:30pm Meet a Raptor

13 14 15 2pm Bird & Blooms Hike

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4pm Migration/Feeder Watch

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9am-5pm Wildflower Weekend

9:30am Story Time on the Reservoir–Wake-up Woods

1:30pm Discovery Class

2:30pm Raptor Feeding

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9am-2pm Wildflower Weekend

9am Birdwalk

1:30pm Feeding Time

2:30pm Meet a Raptor

20 21 22 Earth Day

3:30pm Wednesday Wildlife

23 24 Arbor Day

4pm Migration/Feeder Watch

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9:30am Story Time on the Reservoir–Look at a Tree

1:30pm Discovery Class

2:30pm Raptor Feeding

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9am Birdwalk

1:30pm Feeding Time

2:30pm Meet a Raptor

27 28 29 30 10:30am Little Ducklings-Colorful Birds

$

EAGLE CREEK PARK Earth Discovery Center (EDC) 317-327-7148 Ornithology Center (OC) 317-327-BIRD (2473) Open Monday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5

56th St. Admin. Office 317-327-7110 Open Monday-Friday 9-5

Programs located at: Earth Discovery Center Ornithology Center Other (location) $ pre-registration required

2020

The 2nd annual Wildflower Weekend takes place April 18th and 19th. Eagle Creek is the place to be for a weekend full of fun, learning, and discovery all about wildflowers. Activities include a special wildflower-themed Story Time program, themed hikes, invasive garlic mustard pull, and a native plant sale. Free with park admission.

Eagle Creek Outfitters and GoApe are open in April! Eagle Creek Outfitters, features boat and

bike rentals, opens April 13th. GoApe, the parks high ropes obstacle course, opens March 20th.

Recurring Programs All recurring programs are free with park admission.

Saturdays:

Story Time on the Reservoir, 9:30am-10:30am at the Earth Discovery Center. After reading a nature-themed story, participants will be able to visit stations at their own pace. Stations will vary but may include puppets, coloring pages,

artifacts with a naturalist, or additional books. This program is best suited for preschool and kindergarten, but early elementary students are welcome to join.

Nature Discovery Class, 1:30pm at the Earth Discovery Center. Stop by on Saturdays for a fun nature activity! Topics vary - possible activities may include: nature hikes, pond life, simple crafts, and more!

Raptor Feeding Time, 2:30pm at the Ornithology Center. Join a naturalist as we feed one or more of our birds of prey. Feeding only takes a few minutes so don’t be late!

Sundays:

Sunday Morning Birdwalk, 9:00am-11:00am at the Ornithology Center. Join a group of experienced and new birders for a brisk morning bird walk! Meets every Sunday morning, rain or shine. The walk is not geared toward children, but they are welcome to attend.

Feeding Time, 1:30pm-2:00pm at the Earth Discovery Center. Watch as our educational reptiles, amphibians and other critters enjoy their lunch!

Meet A Raptor, 2:30pm-3pm at the Ornithology Center. Join us to discover the world of raptors! You’ll meet our birds of prey and learn what makes them raptors.

Fridays:

Feeder Watch or Migration Game, 4-4:30pm at the Ornithology Center. We will either have an indoor Feeder Watch or outdoor Migration Game (ages 6-12). Feeder Watch: counting & identifying birds, coloring or journaling. Migration Game: obstacle course that teaches about migratory birds and the hazards they face.

April Programs To register for programs go to www.indyparks.org and enter the 5 digit course #. Free programs do not require registration.

Apr 1 (Wed): Volunteer Coffee Talk, 8:30am at the Earth Discovery Center. Join us the first Wed of every month for an environmental presentation. A great chance to meet volunteers and learn more about volunteer opportunities. Everyone welcome! Free with park admission.

Apr 3 (Fri): Homeschool Jamboree (FULL), 10am-2:40pm at the Earth Discovery Center. This program is FULL. Please note: the Earth Discovery Center will be busy with 150 students attending classes.

Apr 4 (Sat): Hummingbird Workshop (FULL), 11am-1pm at the Ornithology Center. This program is FULL. Ever wonder what makes hummingbirds unique? Discover more about these tiny, nectar drinking birds in this exciting workshop. Decorate your very own hummingbird swing and learn how to bring them to your yard this summer. $6/person.

Apr 9 (Wed): Hike & Seek, 10am-11am beginning at the Earth Discovery Center. Designed to be an immersive experience for preschoolers. There is no set theme for these hikes. We’ll hike at the pace of our tiniest walkers, stopping to investigate things that interest us along the way. Children best interact with nature when they are not confined to a stroller. If your child can walk, please plan to leave the stroller at home or in the car. Free with park admission.

Apr 10 (Fri): Earth Discovery Center, Ornithology Center, and Admin Office CLOSED. Park grounds OPEN 7am-8:30pm

Apr 15 (Wed): Birds and Blooms, 2:00pm-3:00pm at the Ornithology Center. Join the naturalists at for an exciting spring hike. Learn about spring wildflowers and the unique birds of Eagle Creek. Perfect for the whole family. Free with park admission.

Apr 18 & 19 (Sat & Sun): Wildflower Weekend, 9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-2pm Sunday. Various locations throughout the park, come to the Earth Discovery Center with questions about the event. Activities will include a special wildflower-themed Story Time program, many themed hikes,

invasive species pull, as well as artwork and a native plant sale. Free with park admission.

Apr 22 (Wed): Wednesday Wildlife, 3:30pm-4:30pm at the Earth Discovery Center. Join us at for a chance to meet some of our educational animals up close, and learn what you can do to protect native wildlife. Our educational ambassadors can include invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles; we'll try to bring out at least one of our mammals. Free with park admission, but donations towards the care of the animals always welcome.

Apr 30 (Thurs): Little Ducklings-Colorful Birds, 10:30am-11:30am at the Ornithology Center. Learn ways to engage your preschooler in nature and encourage their curiosity. Topics will be introduced through hands-on activities, hikes, stories, and take-home ideas. Meets one Thursday per month, snack usually included! Fee applies to child, but a caregiver/adult must stay for the program. No drop-offs. Ages 2-6, $5/class, $16/series of 4, #21111-class.

Native Wildflower Facts Spring Beauty is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the eastern US, and is an important early pollen source. The tubers (also knows as the roots) are edible and taste like sweet potato.

Trout lilies form colonies of plants of different ages. Youngsters are flowerless and have only one leaf, older plants have two leaves and a single flower.

Dense Blazing Star can reproduce from seed or re-sprout from underground corms, which can live in the soil for 11 to 17 years.

There are over 35 species of trillium in North America and some require 7-10 years in optimal conditions to flower. Many are protected, so don't pick them in the wild.

Dutchman’s breeches is related to the poppy and contains narcotic and toxic substances. Cows grazing on the plant will stumble as if drunk, giving them the nickname “Little Blue Staggers.”