Does stress impact your overall health? We will be introducing you to some scientific methods to increase your calmness. Let’s start with laughter! If you don’t LOL when you are in this program, we will have to try harder next time. Don’t forget, this is scientific so be ready to learn about physiology and neurotransmitters. Get ready to giggle.

What story is being told by animal bones left behind? Maybe an owl is nearby or maybe the deer didn’t have enough food during the winter. See if you can identify the bones of different animals. You will want to know who lives in the woods when you are hiking or camping.

The sweet, simple sounds reverberated in the peaceful surroundings of water and woods: See if it’s true… it’s hard to play a sad song with a ukulele. This class is for all levels. If you have a ukulele or if you don’t mind sharing one, please come and play a tune with our little group.

Step into nature and enjoy our uniquely blended teas created just for this event. Savor the flavors of our traditional and modern tea treats. Delight your senses and browse our beautifully curated gift gallery presented by The Village Forager and local artists.

Come chat with photographer Stephen Weddle to get the insight on getting the right shot for all of your bird watching photography.

Hummingbirds are returning, killdeer and the phoebes are nesting. Walk the trails and watch for these and other signs of warmer weather. The birds can give us many clues about Springtime. Wild turkeys are displaying and gobbling. Watch for eggs of all kinds on the trails.

Drone Technology can be used for research and sustainability.
How does a drone fly? How is it used to benefit the environment? Let’s watch a demonstration and answer some questions about the science of flight.

Hummingbirds are returning, killdeer and the phoebes are nesting. Walk the trails and watch for these and other signs of warmer weather. The birds can give us many clues about Springtime. Wild turkeys are displaying and gobbling. Watch for eggs of all kinds on the trails.

Maple Syrup as a sign of Springtime: Some look to the groundhog to see his shadow, others watch the flow of sap from the maple trees as a sign of spring being just around the corner. If it is still flowing, you may hear the drip, drip, dripping from the sap.

Join CEC at Centerville Library to learn how to make plastic yarn from grocery sacks!

Experience the art of making maple syrup, followed by a pancake breakfast! Sugar Bush Hike starts at 9:00am. Pancake Breakfast 9:00am - 11:30am.

While you are here, join us for a hike in the woods to see how the wildlife is making it through the winter. Let’s see if the Maple trees are ready to produce sap too. February and March are the best months to collect sap for maple syrup production in Indiana.

Wonder of Winter Events: Hike led by Naturalist- 10:30 a.m. & Noon. Art Show, Craft, & Refreshments - 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Is Laughter the Best Medicine? How did the holiday stress impact your overall health? We will be introducing you to some scientific methods to increase your calmness. Let’s start with laughter! If you don’t LOL when you are in this program, we will have to try harder next time. Don’t forget, this is scientific so be ready to learn a bit about physiology and neurotransmitters. Get ready to giggle.

Animal tracks, chews, scats, fur, feathers, nests – these and more can give us clues to the lives of the wildlife which call the CEC home. Come be a Nature Detective to look for and interpret the clues that our local wildlife leaves behind that tell us how they live their lives. We'll also look for the hiding places of animals that are resting until the return of warm weather.

Join CEC staff member Emily Wickett as she leads families through the forest to connect to the natural world. Part of the One State/One Story: World of Wonders initiative designed by Indiana Humanities.