Category: Park Event

Calling all homeschool families! Adventure outside to The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park for a day of learning and fun. Art and nature unite at this round-robin-style event. Learn about how birds adapt to their habitats and take inspiration from the critters and plants you see in the Wild Birds Unlimited Native Pollinator Meadow to make your own masterpiece.

Please note: This Family Day is entirely outdoors at The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. Please come prepared for the weather and pack a picnic lunch.

Indiana Audubon welcomes you to explore the spring beauty of Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary for our annual spring gathering. Join us to celebrate over 80 years of this amazing nature preserve and experience the best of spring migration in Indiana.

This event promises to be a great opportunity for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers to come together and celebrate the society’s longstanding commitment to bird and nature conservation and education. As part of the event, all visitors can enjoy the Indiana Audubon membership perk of rustic camping both Friday and Saturday night free of charge in the campground. Fishing is free all weekend too.

The day’s highlights include:

6:00 AM Breakfast with the Birds (Continental Breakfast at the Markle Barn through 10am)
7:00 AM Big Sit from the Birding Blind
7:30 AM Spring Migration Madness Birding Hike
8:00 AM MGBS Nature Exploration Hike
8:30 AM Beginning Birding 101Hike
9:00 AM Beeswax Candlemaking With Bill Cummings
9:30 AM iNaturalist Bioblitz Hike
10:00 AM Birds and Blooms with Shari “Going Fur Gold: McCollough
10:30 AM Family Nature Hike
12:00 PM Hamburger Cookout Lunch at the Markle Barn (included with registration!)
12-2 PM Youth Birding Activites at the Large Shelter
12-2 PM Go Fishin’ with Clint at the Ponds
1:00 PM Chasing Melody with Brad Bumgardner (Brooks Hall)
2:00 PM Forests and Fields of Mary Gray Birding Hike
2:30 PM Beginning Birding 101Hike
3:00 PM Cranes in Culture with Lauren Benedict (Brooks Hall)
3:00 PM Beginning Wood Block Art Workshop with Matt Rees (Markle Barn)
3:00 PM Afternoon Nature Photography Hike Shari McCollough
3:30 PM Sounds of the Forest Hike with Whitney Yoerger

Basic Spring Gathering Registration for adults is only $10 ($5 for Indiana Audubon members) and includes lunch. Children are free. Separate registration for the wood block art workshop is required. A variety of lodging options are also nearby in Connersville and Rushville.

Embark on a fascinating journey into the enchanting world of mushrooms during our Fungi Foray! Join our naturalist as she leads you through the forest, unveiling the hidden treasures beneath the canopy. Learn about the diverse shapes, colors, and roles these mysterious mushrooms play in our ecosystem. Discover the magic beneath your feet and cultivate a newfound appreciation for the incredible diversity of nature on our Fungi Foray!

Meet at shelter #6

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts, new and experienced players alike! Join us for an evening of friendly matches and socializing. After the games, unwind with a glass of wine or a refreshing pint and make new connections. Don’t miss this exciting, free event!

Interested in joining a round-robin competition? Online registration required.

Join the park’s naturalist on an early morning stroll through Brownsburg Parks. All birders are welcome and binoculars are encouraged. Program is free to attend!

*Please note change in times to reflect sunrise and Day Light Savings time.

Kid/family friendly, while supplies last

Embark on a colorful journey during this Make & Take Nature Craft! Little artists, get ready to dive into a world of blooming fun where real flowers become your work of art. Our naturalist will show you how to create awesome prints using nature’s own designs. Join us for flower stamping and take home a garden print of your very own.

Friday, May 31, 6–8 p.m. at Arbuckle Acres Park

Get ready to kick off summer break at Summer Soundtracks – our free concert series. Enjoy live music from the Bluewater Kings Band, yard games, delicious food from local food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Grab your crew, bring a blanket or chair, and join us for an evening of musical fun.

BAND: The Bluewater Kings Band

Saturday, August 17, 6–8 p.m. at Arbuckle Acres Park

Join us for another unforgettable summer night at Summer Soundtracks – our free concert series! Enjoy live music from John King, yard games, delicious food from local food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. Grab your crew, bring a blanket or chair, and join us for an evening of musical fun.

HEADLINER: John King

Join us for a brilliant space themed night featuring Space Jam: A New Legacy.

Activities begin at 6 pm, Movie begins at 7 pm

Get ready to celebrate National Pollinator Week! Join us for a fun program where we’ll learn about bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. Partake in cool activities and explore the gardens to discover why these little creatures are so important for our ecosystem. Let’s appreciate the amazing world of pollinators together!

Calling all pickle ball enthusiasts, new and experienced players alike! Join us for an evening of friendly matches and socializing. After the games, unwind with a glass of wine or a refreshing pint and make new connections. Don’t miss this exciting, free event!

Interested in joining a round-robin competition? Click HERE to sign up:

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The Battle of Brownsburg is an adult field day that brings teams together for a day of friendly competition. It includes exciting activities such as tug-of-war and an obstacle course, which promise laughter, team bonding, and a chance for your team to claim the coveted title of Brownsburg’s ultimate champions.

Teams of four (4) participants only.

Secure your team’s spot now!

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Join us for glow in the dark and other Pokémon themed activities featuring Detective Pikachu!

Activities begin at 6 pm, Movie begins at 7 pm

Has your family ever gone on an adventure so wild and unimaginable you couldn’t explain it? Join us for a family adventure night double feature! Showing Jumanji and Honey I Shrunk the Kids back to back!