THE INDIANA PHENOLOGY TRAIL

A volunteer-run nonprofit devoted to growing fruit trees and other perennial edible agriculture for the community to enjoy, while growing orcharding skills through education and experience-sharing. The publicly owned orchard is maintained by volunteers, and the harvest is available to everyone.

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This 17-acre outdoor teaching laboratory for Ball State students and the community is located on the southwest corner of the Ball State University campus, observers can enjoy mature deciduous forest, tall grass prairie, and other plant communities. The property is one of six managed by the Field Station and Environmental Education Center.

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Hayes Arboretum provides nature-related education and recreation to visitors through instruction, experiences, and amenities. With 16 miles of hiking and biking trails, a nature playscape, acres of pollinator fields and more available to its visitors, free of charge.

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Come and be a part of this 94-acre city park located on the north side of Indianapolis, where you can explore the nature center, play on one of the city’s best, hard-to-leave playgrounds, hike more than 3.5 miles of picturesque trails or walk down to the banks of the White River after observing some of the native trees in the north parking lot.

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Located within the 600-acre Johnson County Park, this small restored prairie gives observers the opportunity to learn about the Indiana native wildflowers and pollinators that inhabit our rapidly vanishing prairie ecosystems.

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LC Nature Park seeks to protect and restore the historic area, providing a meaningful way for students of all ages to observe the variety of native plants and animals. It aspires to encourage the joy and discovery a person can find in their own backyard, providing unique opportunities that open eyes and generate wonder, creating memorable times and fostering a convivial spirit between family and friends through natural outdoor education.

A hidden gem just off Monroe Street in Franklin. Located just northwest of Province Park, the Arboretum provides the perfect opportunity for an afternoon walk and phenology observation.

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Discover something new along the Franklin Greenway Trail! Located along Young's Creek in Province Park, the bridge of the Franklin Greenway Trail offers the perfect opportunity for an afternoon walk that promises discovery of natural treasures.

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Located conveniently near State Road 46 just west of Columbus, Touch the Earth Natural Area is one of the larger protected natural areas in Bartholomew County and is an excellent spot for hiking and bird watching.

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Composed of 2,600 acres of floodplain along the Wabash River in Terre Haute, this observation site is a great place to spot hummingbirds! In 2010, Vigo County Parks Department and the Department of Natural Resources joined together in a cooperative effort to offer this bird viewing paradise to all of its patrons.

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Wildergarden is a new-growth forest located on a residential parcel of land in the Broad Ripple neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1993, Julia Wilder began the process of transforming it from a turfgrass yard through the process of passive restoration. The mission of Wildergarden is to empower homeowners to provide ecologically sound land in their yards.

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