It’s fall, which means it’s time for Mushrooms @ Meadowbrook! Equipped with our trusty blacklights, we’ll venture into a forest teeming with life where these mystical organisms silently thrive. As the daylight fades, we’ll unleash the power of our blacklights, revealing an enchanting glow that illuminates the hidden world of mushrooms. Led by local enthusiast […]
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Join us for the third hike in our seasonal Phenology Hike series with a guided fall walk exploring the changing rhythms of the natural world as autumn settles in. As temperatures cool and the days grow shorter, plants and animals prepare for the coming winter through migration, seed dispersal, dormancy, and other remarkable seasonal adaptations.
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Celebrate the arrival of autumn with an evening hike through the preserve. We’ll explore how shorter days and cooler temperatures influence the behavior of local wildlife, learn about nocturnal animals that become active after sunset, and experience the forest through our senses as night falls. This leisurely guided hike is perfect for anyone curious about
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Experience Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in a whole new way with a guided late afternoon soundwalk led by sound artist and acoustic ecologist Eric Leonardson. Instead of focusing on what you see, this unique experience invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the rich tapestry of sounds that bring the preserve to life. As
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Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and join us for a peaceful evening in nature. This guided mindfulness hike invites you to slow your pace, unplug from distractions, and enjoy the simple beauty of the outdoors. As we walk together along the trail, we’ll pause occasionally for gentle mindfulness activities that encourage
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Celebrate the changing seasons with a guided hike to discover the incredible journey of fall bird migration! As summer gives way to autumn, thousands of birds travel through our area on their way to their winter homes, making this a wonderful time to explore local trails and see what feathered visitors we can find. This
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Come explore the beauty and diversity of Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve with Ecologist Doug Botka! Our hike will include interesting plants like club mosses, ferns, and other native groundcovers while we traverse this rare habitat. What to Bring: Long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended. We encourage you to bring your own water bottle, as
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Join nature illustrator Melissa Washburn for a hike through Meadowbrook Nature Preserve to identify and observe spring ephemerals in bloom. Melissa will explain how she uses her artist’s eye to observe color, shape, symmetry, and patterns to help identify and visually capture the flowers and plants that grow in our local ecosystem. This hike will
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Explore the dynamic landscape of dunes and swales on this guided hike through one of nature’s most striking and diverse ecosystems. Shaped by wind, water, and time, dune and swale systems form a series of sandy ridges and low, often wet areas that support a wide variety of plants and animals. As we move through
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Start your day with fresh air and quiet beauty on a morning hike through our scenic trails at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve! As the day begins, we’ll explore the sights, sounds, and seasonal changes that make winter one of the most peaceful times in nature. Guided by Bella, a Certified Interpretive Guide & Indiana Master Naturalist,
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