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Tuesday February 17, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Winter Science - Winter Science Discover the wonders of winter through the magic of science! Join us for fun-filled program with hands-on experiments exploring snowflakes, ice, and all the amazing things winter has to offer. Spark your curiosity and see the coldest season in a whole new way!

Thursday February 19, 2026
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Meet the Animals - Meet the Animals Stop by the Zionsville Nature Center for an exciting chance to meet and learn about our resident reptiles and amphibians. No reservations needed—just drop in and experience the adventure!

Friday February 20, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Drop-in Discovery - Patterns in Nature Drop into the Zionsville Nature Center to explore new topics each month with our Naturalist staff. Celebrate the changing seasons with crafts and activities for all ages.

Saturday February 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Junior Naturalist - Junior Naturalist FEB 21 Kids, here is your chance to become a Naturalist for a day at the Zionsville Nature Center. Work with our staff to clean and feed the Zionsville Nature Center’s turtles, snakes, and other educational animals. Participation limited to one date.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Private Birthday @ ZNC

Wednesday February 25, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	After-School Nature Club - Backyard Birds Are you ready for an after-school adventure? Join our After-School Nature Club! Each month, we’ll uncover the wonders of the natural world through outdoor exploration, fun games, and hands-on activities. This club is perfect for curious kids who love exploring, creating, and playing. Come discover the magic of nature - adventure awaits!This is a drop-off program, but parents are welcome to stay nearby.

Thursday February 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	PEEPs - Feathered Friends PEEPs: Preschool Environmental Education Program Series Let curiosity lead the way! PEEPs is a playful, hands-on nature program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Each week, we encourage exploration through outdoor adventures, sensory play, and discovery-based learning. Together, we’ll follow the seasons, explore local wildlife, and support early development through movement, creativity, and connection with nature. Register monthly to join a themed 3-week series. Come ready to play, explore, and get a little messy!Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards ages 3 – 6.  Parents/Adults are required to stayZionsville Parks and Recreation's Youth Nature Education Programs are made possible by the generous support of the Zionsville Parks Foundation.

Monday March 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby

Tuesday March 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	ZNC Outreach Program

Wednesday March 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby

Thursday March 5, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby

Friday March 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Toddler Trek - Birds Toddler Treks are a perfect way to introduce our youngest audience to nature! Each month toddlers and their caregivers will meet at a different park to explore a theme through play, hands-on activities, and outdoor experiences. Older siblings are welcome to attend, but activities are geared towards 4 and under. Dress for the weather and be prepared to get moving!Zionsville Parks and Recreation's Youth Nature Education Programs are made possible by the generous support of the Zionsville Parks Foundation.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Woodcock Walk - Woodcock Walk Join us for an evening walk to search for one of nature’s most amazing courtship displays. In early spring evenings, the male American Woodcock can sometimes be seen doing its unique spiral ascent into the air, followed by a zig-zag flight pattern as he descends. If you are in the right place at the right time, you can see many male woodcocks doing this “sky dance”, as Aldo Leopold called it, to attract females.

Saturday March 7, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Drop-in Discovery - Animal Masks Drop into the Zionsville Nature Center to explore new topics each month with our Naturalist staff. Celebrate the changing seasons with crafts and activities for all ages.

Monday March 9, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby

Wednesday March 11, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby

Thursday March 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	PEEPs - Letters & Numbers in Nature PEEPs: Preschool Environmental Education Program Series Let curiosity lead the way! PEEPs is a playful, hands-on nature program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Each week, we encourage exploration through outdoor adventures, sensory play, and discovery-based learning. Together, we’ll follow the seasons, explore local wildlife, and support early development through movement, creativity, and connection with nature. Register monthly to join a themed 3-week series. Come ready to play, explore, and get a little messy!Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards ages 3 – 6.  Parents/Adults are required to stayZionsville Parks and Recreation's Youth Nature Education Programs are made possible by the generous support of the Zionsville Parks Foundation.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Meet the Animals - Meet the Animals Stop by the Zionsville Nature Center for an exciting chance to meet and learn about our resident reptiles and amphibians. No reservations needed—just drop in and experience the adventure!
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby

Saturday March 14, 2026
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Zionsville Rugby