Dr. Tim Carter, DIRECTOR OF FIELD STATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER AND PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY at Ball State University, will be presenting a bat educational program at Cope Environmental Center.

This month we are welcoming a friend who does so much for our local birds and animals in need. Joyce Luckett from Animal Care Alliance will be presenting a program with a few of her furry and feathered friends. Come to CEC to learn about what we can do to help rescue wildlife. While you are here you can help us to feed our animal ambassadors.

Birds of Indiana; Join us for a Bird hike tonight. Owls are more likely to be seen at night, so bring binoculars if you have them and watch for Indiana birds often seen toward evening.

Which food do you use in your bird feeder to attract a cardinal, goldfinch, or even a pileated woodpecker? Let’s discuss the birds most likely to be in your yard or in your neighborhood.

Feeding time for the reptiles/and finding out how what you do in your environment impacts their health.

It’s feeding time! If you want the opportunity to learn more about reptiles, we have the perfect opportunity for you. You may be able to touch, hold, or just learn more about snakes and turtles. If they are hungry, we plan to feed our snakes and turtles while you are here.

Who takes care of sick and injured wildlife? Meet one of our local rescuers of furry friends and find out what you can do to help. With Special Guest: Joyce from ACA Animal Care Alliance.

It is common to hear the Barred owl call, but they are silent flyers. Visit the Living Building Program room and find out what they sound like and what makes them so interesting. Let’s add birdwatching with binoculars to this interactive educational experience. While you are here, visit the Animal Ambassadors living on-site: reptiles and amphibians.

Therapeutic Animal ambassadors will be here. Meet these amazing furry and feathered friends and find out just how special they are.

Snakes probably think we are slimy to touch and not the other way around. If you want the opportunity to learn more about reptiles, we have the perfect opportunity for you. You may be able to touch, hold, or just learn more about snakes and turtles. If they are hungry, we may even feed one while you are here.