Paws & Trails
Start your day with fresh air, muddy boots, and joyful tails during Paws & Trails, Cope’s monthly dog-friendly nature walk
Full Moon Hike: Pink Moon
Step into the quiet beauty of spring beneath the glowing light of April’s Pink Moon.
Paws & Trails
Start your evening with fresh air, muddy boots, and joyful tails during Paws & Trails, Cope’s monthly dog-friendly nature walk.
Little Adventures Spring Series
Join us this spring for Cope Environmental Center’s Little Adventures Spring Series, a hands-on nature program designed for children ages 2-6 and their favorite grown-ups.
Spring Wildflower Walk
As winter loosens its grip and warm sunlight reaches the forest floor, a burst of color begins to emerge across Cope’s woodlands.
Migration Begins
Spring migration is underway, and the skies and treetops around Cope are filling with movement and song.
Little Adventures Spring Series
Join us this spring for Cope Environmental Center’s Little Adventures Spring Series, a hands-on nature program designed for children ages 2-6 and their favorite grown-ups.
Spring Wildflower Walk
As winter loosens its grip and warm sunlight reaches the forest floor, a burst of color begins to emerge across Cope’s woodlands.
Empowering Women In Nature
EmpowerHER Outdoors 2.0 invites women ages 16 and up to spend a full day immersed in hands-on outdoor learning, personal growth, and meaningful connection.
Women & Girls In Nature
A shared outdoor experience where women and girls grow stronger, more confident, and more connected across generations.
Little Adventures Spring Series
Join us this spring for Cope Environmental Center’s Little Adventures Spring Series, a hands-on nature program designed for children ages 2-6 and their favorite grown-ups.
Wayne County Waterbird Fieldtrip
Join us for a relaxing and fun filled morning as we explore the wetlands, ponds, and flooded farm fields of Wayne County in search of waterbirds.
Nocturnal Bird Walk
Join us for a night under the stars as we search for some birds that would rather fly around in the moonlight.
North Side Hike at Cope Environmental Center
Join us for a relaxing morning as we walk along the north side of Cope in search of birds!
Rise with the Birds
This will be a great way to kickstart your birdathon lists for the 2026 Birdathon!
Full Moon Hike: Flower Moon
Step into the glow of May’s Flower Moon and experience Cope’s trails in a whole new light.
Bird Banding with Mary Sanctuary
Join us and Libby Keyes from Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary and the Indiana Audubon as we band birds at Cope!
Pottery Workshop
Join us for a hand-building pottery workshop led by Bending Branch Studio where participants will create their own ceramic birdhouse from clay.
Wayne County Grassland Birds Field Trip
Join us for a relaxing and fun filled morning as we explore the Prairies, grassy pastures, and fields of Wayne County in search of prairie birds.
Nocturnal Bird Walk
Join us for a night under the stars as we search for some birds that would rather fly around in the moonlight.
Brookville Lake Field Trip
Join us for a relaxing and fun filled morning as we explore the amazing habitats of Brookville Lake.
Franklin County Shorebird Field Trip
Join us for a relaxing and fun filled morning as we explore the wetlands, ponds, and flooded farm fields of Franklin County in search of Shorebirds.
Where Trogons meet Thrushes-Exploring the nexus between Indiana & Ecuador
Come join us for an evening of exploration and discovery as we examine the nexus between this endangered biodiversity hotspot and our own Indiana migrant bird species. This special presentation will be led by David E. Russell, PhD, of Miami University and the Avian Research and Education Institute.
North Side Hike at Cope Environmental Center
Join us for a relaxing morning as we walk along the north side of Cope in search of birds!
South Side Hike
Join us for a relaxing morning as we walk along the south side of Cope in search of birds!
South Side Hike
Join us for a relaxing morning as we walk along the south side of Cope in search of birds!
Paws & Trails
Celebrate the beauty of late spring with your four-legged friend during Paws & Trails, Cope’s monthly dog-friendly nature walk.
Evening with the Woodcock
Join us for a peaceful evening walk as we listen, watch, and learn about these fascinating shorebirds of the forest edge.
Evening with the Woodcock
Join us for a peaceful evening walk as we listen, watch, and learn about these fascinating shorebirds of the forest edge.
Evenings with the Woodcock
Join us for a peaceful evening walk as we listen, watch, and learn about these fascinating shorebirds of the forest edge.
Wetlands After Dark
Due to the colder weather, we will unfortunately need to cancel Wetlands After Dark program. With the temperatures dropping, the salamanders and other amphibians will not be active, making the experience much quieter than planned.
Wetlands After Dark
Experience this incredible nighttime event alongside Cope naturalists as we explore the wetlands, observe multiple amphibian species up close, and learn about their unique life cycles and courtship behaviors.
Wetlands After Dark
Experience this incredible nighttime event alongside Cope naturalists as we explore the wetlands, observe multiple amphibian species up close, and learn about their unique life cycles and courtship behaviors.
Maple Discovery Hike: Tree to Syrup
Step into the quiet beauty of late winter and discover the sweet story hidden within the trees at our Maple Discovery Hike: Tree to Syrup.
Evening with the Woodcock
Join us for a peaceful evening walk as we listen, watch, and learn about these fascinating shorebirds of the forest edge.
Full Moon Hike
Step into the quiet beauty of early spring beneath the glowing light of March’s Worm Moon.
Discovering the American Woodcock
CANCELLED!
Step into the hidden world of one of Indiana’s most unusual birds during this unforgettable Woodcock Walk.
Little Adventures Winter Series
Join us this winter for Cope Environmental Center’s Little Adventures Winter Edition, a hands-on, nature-filled program for children ages 2–6 and their favorite grown-ups!
This weeks theme: Signs of Spring Sneaking In
Early Amphibian Explorers
Join us as we head to Cope’s wetlands in search of frogs, salamanders, and newts emerging from winter brumation.
Early Spring Wildflowers
Spring doesn’t wait for March. Join us to uncover the quiet beauty of early-blooming wildflowers that brave February’s cold, including skunk cabbage and harbinger of spring.
Little Adventures Winter Series
Join us this winter for Cope Environmental Center’s Little Adventures Winter Edition, a hands-on, nature-filled program for children ages 2–6 and their favorite grown-ups!
This weeks theme: Cozy Homes for Cold Days
Little Adventures Winter Series
Join us this winter for Cope Environmental Center’s Little Adventures Winter Edition, a hands-on, nature-filled program for children ages 2–6 and their favorite grown-ups!
This week’s theme: Snowflakes & Frosty Patterns
Birds of the Evening Hour
Join us for this special evening bird walk as we explore what birds are doing in the final moments before they settle in to roost.
Love Gone Wild
Join Cope Environmental Center for Love Gone Wild-a Valentine’s-themed evening that celebrates connection, conservation, and the wonderfully wild ways animals find love in nature.
Paws & Trails
Kick off your day with fresh air, muddy boots, and happy paws during Paws & Trails.
Little Adventures Winter Series
Join us this winter for Cope Environmental Center’s Little Adventures Winter Edition-a hands-on, nature-filled program.
This week’s theme: Wonders of Winter Wildlife
Full Moon Hike
Experience Cope after dark under the luminous glow of February’s Snow Moon.
Sandhill Cranes of the Whitewater Valley
Few wildlife spectacles compare to the incredible sight and unforgettable sound of migrating Sandhill Cranes.
Paws & Trails
Start your afternoon with wagging tails, crisp air, and the peaceful beauty of Cope’s trails during Paws & Trails, our monthly dog-friendly nature walk.
Becoming A Birder
If you’ve ever wished you knew more about the birds around you, this is the perfect place to start.
Hoosier Mammals Through Time
Indiana’s mammal story is one of dramatic change, surprising returns, and incredible resilience.
Secrets Of The Feathers
Feathers are among the most extraordinary structures in the natural world, and during Secrets of the Feathers, you’ll discover just how much more they do than help birds fly.
Winter Wildlife Tracking
During Winter Tracking, families and nature lovers are invited to unlock the secrets left behind in snow, mud, and frost.
Full Moon Hike
Step into the new year guided by the serene glow of January’s first full moon.
Legacy in the Pines: Exploring Jim Cope’s Conifer Trail
Explore the south side of Cope Environmental Center and discover one of our most fascinating natural treasures-Jim’s Conifer Trail.
Paws & Trails
Grab your leash and join us for a fun and relaxing morning walk designed for both people and their pups!
Hands for Habitat
Help protect Cope’s natural beauty and native ecosystems during our hands-on Hands for Habitat!