Calling all K-5 learners! Join us at Merry Lea for an exciting adventure into the world of flight. Become a flight fanatic as you explore the fascinating wings of insects, birds, and mammals through fun, hands-on activities. Embark on exciting hikes to discover these winged creatures in their natural habitats, play games with fellow explorers and be immersed in the outdoors!
Wade through the waters of a wetland to discover what organisms live in our wetlands! Investigate how wetlands are a special ecosystem for many different types of plants and animals by using our wetland lab to identify macroinvertebrates. Explore the ways wetlands provide a home for many organisms and how they benefit humans too.
Squish! Let’s go on A Wetland Walk (By: Nancy Luenn)- will it be frozen, muddy, wet, or somewhere in between? We will explore along the edge of the wetland to discover what is living and growing there in the early spring. Also be sure to wear clothing appropriate for the weather - we will be in damp conditions the whole program time and be sure to wear boots or other footwear that will get wet and muddy.
Celebrate spring during our annual Nature Fest! This FREE and fun-filled festival features various family and EcoExcursion(science investigations) activities at Merry Lea.
Celebrate spring during our annual Nature Fest! This FREE and fun-filled festival features various family and EcoExcursion (science investigations) activities at Merry Lea.
Join us as we explore the power of pollinators this spring. Hike around different ecosystems to explore the wide variety of pollinators that are out and about. Tromp through a meadow to catch pollinators, investigate signs of pollination, examine parts of flowers and more!
Let’s explore what is happening in the education garden as we read Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson. We will also find different stages of plants from seedling to flower and discover if worms and pollinator insects are helping out.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join Merry Lea at this free, family-friendly event designed to get people outside as part of a state-wide effort by Indiana Children and Nature Network (ICAN) Nature Play Days! There will be a variety of guided and self-guided activities to choose from all afternoon.
Upcoming high school juniors and seniors can make Merry Lea their home for a week this summer during Conservation Leadership School! Camp overnight and explore a world full of natural resources and conservation. Enjoy an educational and rejuvenating week at our beautiful 1,189 acre nature sanctuary with peers and professionals inspired by the natural world.
June’s Nature Expedition program will invite students to hike into nature - literally! Put on some boots and find out what wildlife is inhabiting Merry Lea’s woods. Use microscopes to examine specimens and see details in plants. Students will also get the opportunity to make a nature collage from plants they find while exploring.
