
Paws & Trails
Bring your pups for a lively guided hike along the scenic trails of Cope.

Nocturnal Bird Hike
Come join us for a fun-filled night of searching for nocturnal birds!

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!

Cultivating Independence
Join us for a special gardening event designed to inspire and empower older adults and caregivers!

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.


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.


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.



Birds, Brews & BBQ
Mark your calendar for a night of fun and flavor at Cope Environmental Center



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.

Flycatchers & Thrushes
Join in the forest of Cope as we search for these forest floor dwelling birds and learn about what daily life is like for them. We will learn how to identify their songs and what areas of the forest they prefer to be in.

Flycatchers & Thrushes
Join us for a wonderful hike around Cope as we look for the different species of flycatchers living on the property.

Martins & Swallows
We will learn about the role these birds play in our local ecosystems and what action we can take to help them survive.

Martins & Swallows
We will learn about the role these birds play in our local ecosystems and what action we can take to help them survive.

Birds of Prey Hike
Join for a wonderful hike through Cope as we hike the property in search of birds of prey.

Prairie Birds Hike
Come join us for a beautiful morning walk around the prairies of Cope to see the acrobatic and amazing birds of our prairies

Empowering Women in Nature
Step into nature and discover your strength at Outdoor Adventures 101, a workshop designed for women of all experience levels to explore nature and learn essential survival skills.

Wetland Bird Hike
Come join for a beautiful morning walk around the wetlands of Cope to see the mysterious and amazing birds that can be found in our wetlands.


What's At My Bird Feeder?
Come join us to observe the feeders of Cope and take a hike to see some of our common bird species that visit your bird feeder.

Fungi Foray
Join us for a fascinating fungi-filled evening at Cope Environmental Center

Spring Wildflower Hike
Come join us in the forest of Cope as we hike the trails and learn about all the amazing and beautiful species of wildflowers.

Full Moon Hike: Pink Moon
Step into the gentle awakening of spring and join us for a mesmerizing night under April’s Pink Moon.


Woodcock Walk
Come to Cope Environmental Center for an exciting adventure into the secretive world of the Woodcock!

Frog Walk
Join us for a fun and fascinating evening as we explore the wetlands in search of frogs!

Woodcock Walk
Come to Cope Environmental Center for an exciting adventure into the secretive world of the Woodcock!

Cranes of Indiana: Sandhill and Whooping Cranes
Join us for a special presentation by the International Crane Foundation, exploring the fascinating world of Indiana’s cranes.

Frog Walk
Join us for a fun and fascinating evening as we explore the wetlands in search of frogs!

Returning and Departing: Bird Walk
Join us for a peaceful and educational morning hike along the scenic trails of Cope Environmental Center!

Full Moon Hike: Worm Moon
Step into the quiet transition of late winter and join us for a captivating night under March’s Worm Moon.

Woodcock Walk
Come to Cope Environmental Center for an exciting adventure into the secretive world of the Woodcock!

Salamander Walk
Join us for a special Salamander Walk this March to witness this fleeting and magical event.