Paws & Trails
Leash up and hit the trails with your four-legged friend for a tail-wagging summer adventure at Cope!
Full Moon Hike: Buck Moon
Take a moonlit journey with us at Cope under July’s full moon-known as the Buck Moon.
Little Adventures Summer Series
Calling all little explorers! Join us this summer for Little Adventures Summer Series—a nature-packed program just for kids ages 2–6 and their favorite grown-ups!
Feathered Friends Walk
Join us for this month’s bird walk as we turn our attention to newly fledged baby birds and explore the nesting habits
Wildflower Wander
Take a peaceful evening walk through Cope’s blooming prairies and learn about the native wildflowers that bring color and life to our landscape.
Sweet Science: The Journey of Honey
Join us at Cope for a sweet and educational evening all about honeybees and how honey is made!
Summer Bat Night
Discover the truth about bats on a fun, fact-filled evening adventure at Cope!
Little Adventures Summer Series
Calling all little explorers! Join us this summer for Little Adventures Summer Series—a nature-packed program just for kids ages 2–6 and their favorite grown-ups!
Trap the Night: Moth Tracking
Join us at Cope to learn how to create your own moth traps and make moth bait that you can use at home.
Wings & Wiggles: Family mothing & caterpillar walk
Bring the whole family to Cope for an evening of moth and caterpillar exploration!
Little Adventures Summer Series
Calling all little explorers! Join us this summer for Little Adventures Summer Series—a nature-packed program just for kids ages 2–6 and their favorite grown-ups!
Night Flyers: Moth Explorers
Join us for an exciting night of discovery as we search for some of nature’s most dazzling and underappreciated pollinators-moths!
Night Flyers: Moth Exploration Hike
Join us for an exciting night of discovery as we search for some of nature’s most dazzling and underappreciated pollinators-moths!
Dragons in the Sky: Family Dragonfly Count
Join us for a morning of counting dragonflies and learning about their life cycle, from aquatic nymphs to skilled aerial hunters.
Bee & Butterfly Count
Join us at Cope for an exciting pollinator safari through our prairies and forest edges!
Little Adventures Summer Series
Calling all little explorers! Join us this summer for Little Adventures Summer Series—a nature-packed program just for kids ages 2–6 and their favorite grown-ups!
Yoga On The Trail
Connect to nature more deeply through the mindful movement and meditative practices found in yoga during this on-the-trail experience.
Pollinator Palooza
Join us for a delightful evening stroll through our prairie in search of native pollinators!
Wetland Wonders: Evening Family Adventures
Put on your muck boots and join us for an unforgettable adventure in the wetlands!
Nature After Dark
Join us on a nighttime hike through the woods with ultraviolet flashlights as we search for glowing fungi.
Wetland Wonders: Morning Family Adventures
Put on your muck boots and join us for an unforgettable adventure in the wetlands!
Firefly Fables: A Nightly Glow Walk
Join us for a magical nighttime walk through the woods and prairie as we search for twinkling lights—fireflies!
Full Moon Hike: Strawberry Moon
Take a moonlit journey with us at Cope under the June full moon.
Paws & Trails
Grab your leash and bring your furry friend along for a fun, guided hike through the scenic trails of Cope!
Frog & Turtle Tally
Have you ever spotted our frogs and turtles basking in the sun or hopping along the trails at Cope?
Indiana Audubon Society Bird Banding Demonstration & Research
Mary Gray Bird Banding Demonstration: Sunday May 4th is our bird banding event. Special Guest, Libby Keyes, from Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary will be coming to band birds on the property.
Birds, Brews & BBQ
Mark your calendar for a night of fun and flavor at Cope Environmental Center
Echoes of the Night Sky Presentation
Join us as we look at the data and see how many birds are flying over Cope and what species they are.
Full Moon Hike: Flower Moon
Join us at Cope Environmental Center as we celebrate this luminous full moon with an evening walk through blooming trails.
Hayes Arboretum Field Trip
Come join us for a fun-filled morning of searching for birds at Hayes Arboretum! Join Hayes Arboretum Naturalists Jenilee Braun and Cope Naturalists Jeremy Proeschel for a birding tour of the property.
Cultivating Independence
Join us for a special gardening event designed to inspire and empower older adults and caregivers!
Indiana Audubon Society Birding Field Trip
Join us for a vibrant morning of spring birding at Cope Environmental Center—one of the newest destinations on the Indiana Birding Trail!
Nocturnal Bird Hike
Come join us for a fun-filled night of searching for nocturnal birds!
Paws & Trails
Bring your pups for a lively guided hike along the scenic trails of Cope.
Gardening for the Birds
Please join us for a fun filled evening focused on flora and fauna!
First Day Bird Hike
Copes Birdathon is underway and what better way to start than to have your first bird hike on the Property!
Warblers & Vireos
Join us for a wonderful hike around Cope as we search for warblers and we learn about why they visit Cope during their migration.