WINONA LAKE - The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams invites the public to Paws & Claws in Warsaw on Sept. 9 for a morning of fun and education.
People will learn about Monarch butterflies, their migration to Central Mexico, life stages and more, according to a news release from the Lilly Center.
The first 12 people or families to arrive will receive a milkweed plant to take home. Native seeds and handouts are available for everyone. Enjoy activities, face painting and giveaways will be available. This event is free, but registration is required.
Register for Workshop: Save the Monarch at https://monarch23.eventbrite.com.
The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams hosts a variety of events for you and your family to enjoy this fall.
Join Lilly Center Director Dr. Nathan Bosch and his ecology students for an expedition.
At Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab, Bosch will lead people through lowland and upland forests, helping you identify the different species of maple, oak and other tree species.
At Expedition: Prairie Ecology Lab you will explore the prairie located on Grace College campus. Bosch will lead you through identifying 10-15 prairie species and how to distinguish between native and non-native species. Guest speaker Nate Simons from Blue Heron Ministries will discuss why prairies are important to Indiana. These events are free, but registration is required.
Register for Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab at https://forestecology23.eventbrite.com.
Register for Expedition: Prairie Ecology Lab at https://prairieecology23.eventbrite.com.
Family Safety Day is on Sept. 16. This event educates families on issues relating to health and safety by offering hands-on activities and demonstrations. Learn how to stay safe on your lake and enjoy eco-tours of Center Lake every 15 minutes. Participation in this event is free with no registration required.
This October, join the Lilly Center for an Expedition: Tree ID Hike. Indiana’s natural woodlands are a defining feature of the state, stated the release. Learning to identify trees is like learning to read. Join Heather Harwood, executive director of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF), and Bosch, and learn how to “read” the woods. Expedition: Tree ID Hike is part of WACF’s Falltastic Trailwalk weekend and is free, but registration is required.
Register for Expedition: Tree ID Hike at https://treehike23.eventbrite.com.
Events underwritten by the Zimmer Biomet Foundation and by the City of Warsaw Stormwater Utility.
To learn more about the Lilly Center’s events, visit lakes.grace.edu/events/.