FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS Many of the programs listed here can be modified tosuit all ages, physical abilities, or experience

levels. We can also create a program just for you!

TOPICS:

What Makes a Bird a Bird? (PreK-2)Raptors of Indiana (3rd Grade and up)Bird Conservation (6th Grade and up)Add owl pellet dissection for $1/student!

Watch a trainingdemonstration with one ofour Raptor Ambassadors and learnabout what makes them "birds of prey."

*These programs are for groups visiting the Ornithology Center, not for Outreaches.

NATURE HIKES &BIRDING TOURS

Birding in Eagle Creek Park (Beginnerthrough Advanced)Seasonal Nature Hikes (Birds, Trees,Flowers, Insects, etc.)Animal Homes, Tracks, and SignsSensory Adventure Hike (PreK-1st) Bird Song Identification

Explore the beautiful trails of EagleCreek. Hikes can be scheduled year-round, just dress for the weather!  

Bring your group to the OrnithologyCenter! We do programs for preschool,grade school, homeschool, college, andretired groups, as well as clubs, scouts,and more!

$5/person for 1 topic$6/person for 2 topics$7/person for 3 topics$8/person for 4 topics

30 people/topic maximum(larger groups must add moretopics and rotate). 

Park admission included in theprice! No charge for teachers orchaperones. Discounted ratesare available for Title 1. $50minimum for small groups.  

Programs only available 10am-4pm. Additional fees may applyfor weekend programs.

Programs areoffered all yearlong! Learn aboutnature during allseasons, rain orshine, inside oroutside. DuringSummer Campmonths (June andJuly), only outdoorprograms will beoffered. 

Migration (children 6-12 can do theGreat Migration Challenge ObstacleCourse, shown at right)Backyard Birds (Identification, Bird     Feeding, Gardens, Hummingbirds, etc.)

Ornithology can be used to teach allkinds of topics. Give us a call and wecan design a program for you!

BIRDS OF PREY

Nests & EggsAdaptations (Beaks,Feet, Feathers, Bones)Bird IdentificationBird SongsConservationWhooping CranesRecycling for the Birds

GIRL SCOUTSBrownie Hiker, Brownie Bugs, JuniorAnimal Habitats, Cadette Trees               (Badges not included)Birds of Prey Fun Patch

$Additionalfees for adults

Visit indyparks.org for pre-scheduled GS programs.

(317) 327-BIRD6515 Delong Road Indianapolis, IN46278

EAGLE CREEKPARK

NATURE PROGRAMS

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OrnithologyCenter

ABOUT USWith 1400 acres of water and 3900 acres offorest, Eagle Creek Park is one of the largestcity parks in the nation, offering unmatchedopportunities for exploration, enjoyment,and discovery of nature only minutes fromdowntown Indianapolis. Eagle Creek Park ispart of the City of Indianapolis, Parks andRecreation Department.

The OrnithologyCenter is one of two

nature centers in thepark, the other is called

the Earth DiscoveryCenter.* The OC isunique because it

focuses on ornithology,the study of birds, 

  

visit us!

specializing in the birds of the Midwest and birding in Indiana. Visit

our building to see beautiful exhibits,relax in our observation areas, and learn

about the birds of Eagle Creek Park!

FACEBOOK.COM/ORNITHOLOGY.CENTER

INDYPARKS.ORG

DONATE AT EAGLECREEKPARK.ORG

*The Earth Discovery Center also does field tripprograms with different topics including pond studies,

mammals of Indiana, pioneers and plants, and more!Call 317-327-7148 for more information.

M-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5open

OUTREACH Can't afford transportation? Invite anaturalist to come to your classroom!We can also bring nature collectionsand activities to your events.*

Call for pricing. Additional travel,weekend, and hourly fees apply.

*We do not do outreach programs to privatehomes or for birthday parties. DESIGNED BY JENNA MCELROY 2019

Topics include:Owl Pellet Dissection(recommended only for singleclassrooms or tabled events)Nests, Eggs, CourtshipAdaptations and AnatomyBackyard BirdsHummingbirdsRaptors of IndianaBird ConservationGuided bird hikes at yourlocation, binoculars provided!

Outreaches bring the naturecenter to you with our amazingnature collections (taxidermy,nests, eggs, skulls, feathers, etc.),fun activities, slide presentations,or live animals (extra fees apply).