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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

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.

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.

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

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

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!

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

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.

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.

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

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.

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

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.

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.

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

A new initiative to focus on women's mental health. This group will gather in sisterhood and connect with nature. Women's Circles are gatherings of women for women. "Mother Moon Women's Circle" will meet twice a month. The first meeting of the month will coincide with the new moon, and the last meeting of the month with the full moon.

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.

Yogis of all levels are encouraged to join. Classes are beginner friendly. We ask that you bring your own mat and any other props you choose to work with. Come find out what yoga can do for you!

A new initiative to focus on women's mental health. This group will gather in sisterhood and connect with nature. Women's Circles are gatherings of women for women. "Mother Moon Women's Circle" will meet twice a month. The first meeting of the month will coincide with the new moon, and the last meeting of the month with the full moon.