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Monday May 13, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Trailfest - Stroller Walk May 13 - 18Ready to join us for a trail-packed week? Join Zionsville Parks and Recreation for a celebration of all things outdoors and opportunities to hike, bike, run and have fun along the Zionsville trails. Try something new or volunteer for a trail cleanup event. Family Nature Club: Happy Hikers Registration HEREMay 18 Weed Wrangle Registration HERE

Tuesday May 14, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Homeschool Programs - Forest Ecology Join a Naturalist with the Zionsville Nature Center in these exciting homeschool club series! Each month, we will go into depths of different nature topics in a short lesson followed by hands-on activities.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Trailfest - Spring Dog Walk May 13 - 18Ready to join us for a trail-packed week? Join Zionsville Parks and Recreation for a celebration of all things outdoors and opportunities to hike, bike, run and have fun along the Zionsville trails. Try something new or volunteer for a trail cleanup event. Family Nature Club: Happy Hikers Registration HEREMay 18 Weed Wrangle Registration HERE

Wednesday May 15, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Homeschool Programs - Forest Ecology Join a Naturalist with the Zionsville Nature Center in these exciting homeschool club series! Each month, we will go into depths of different nature topics in a short lesson followed by hands-on activities.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Park and PLAY - Park and PLAY: Chalk the Trail Get off your couch, get out of your house! Join the Zionsville Parks at your local park for some fun outdoor activities, sports, games and more! Drop-in and stay as long as you’d like. Each month we will PARK in one of our Zionsville parks and set up free activities so you can PLAY!
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	ZNC Private School Program
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	ZNC Private School Program
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation

Thursday May 16, 2024
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Mr. Daniel Concert Series
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Trailfest - Walk with the Artist: Denise Rolland Troyer May 13 - 18Ready to join us for a trail-packed week? Join Zionsville Parks and Recreation for a celebration of all things outdoors and opportunities to hike, bike, run and have fun along the Zionsville trails. Try something new or volunteer for a trail cleanup event. Family Nature Club: Happy Hikers Registration HEREMay 18 Weed Wrangle Registration HERE
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Family Nature Club - Happy Hikers There are numerous benefits to spending time outside but finding the time and figuring out what to do once you’re outside can be difficult. Take the stress out of spending time outside by joining our family nature club! Each month we will explore a different park in Zionsville through imagination, observation, and outdoor play. Families, caregivers, and children of all ages are welcome.

Friday May 17, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Trailfest - Bike Check Station May 13 - 18Ready to join us for a trail-packed week? Join Zionsville Parks and Recreation for a celebration of all things outdoors and opportunities to hike, bike, run and have fun along the Zionsville trails. Try something new or volunteer for a trail cleanup event. Family Nature Club: Happy Hikers Registration HEREMay 18 Weed Wrangle Registration HERE
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Trailfest - Town Showdown: Zionsville vs Whitestown May 13 - 18Ready to join us for a trail-packed week? Join Zionsville Parks and Recreation for a celebration of all things outdoors and opportunities to hike, bike, run and have fun along the Zionsville trails. Try something new or volunteer for a trail cleanup event. Family Nature Club: Happy Hikers Registration HEREMay 18 Weed Wrangle Registration HERE
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM	FrogWatch - FrogWatch - Family Session Is there anything better than hearing the calls of frogs and toads on a spring evening? We don’t think so! Join a Naturalist for a frog-filled Friday night as we search the wetland for frogs and toads, learn about our local species, and contribute to an amazing citizen science project.

Saturday May 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Volunteering with Zionsville Parks - Weed Wrangle: Garlic Mustard Volunteering with Zionsville Parks and Recreation is a satisfying way of giving back to your community while enjoying the beauty of the parks. Zionsville Parks and Recreation offers fun and educational volunteer opportunities for adults, youth-14 years and older, community organizations, student projects and corporate groups. The mission of our volunteer program is to promote community involvement through rewarding volunteer opportunities that support the needs and mission of Zionsville Parks and Recreation.There are two ways you can volunteer Sign up for a community service day listed below Apply to become a long-term volunteer by filling out a Volunteer Application Form Volunteer Benefits:Satisfaction of having a direct impact on the park land, education, and recreation effortsMeet new people who share the same passion for our Zionsville ParksAttend fun recognition eventsExpand your knowledge, keep active, make a positive impact to your community
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation

Sunday May 19, 2024
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation

Monday May 20, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Nature Journaling - Nature Journaling Nature Journaling is collecting and organizing your observations, questions, connections, and explanations on the pages of a notebook using words and pictures. You don’t need to be an artist, or a Naturalist to begin or any special supplies other than a notebook and a pencil or pen. Join Director of Recreation Services, Mindy Murdock, each month as we focus on a new topic while developing our curiosity, and observation skills together. A recommended materials list will be sent out before the start of each class.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Intermediate Pickleball
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Intermediate Pickleball
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Intermediate Pickleball
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Pickleball - Intermediate Pickleball Join the craze that has been sweeping the nation!

Wednesday May 22, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	ZNC Private Scout Program

Thursday May 23, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	PEEPs - May PEEPs Welcome to our new preschool environmental education program series (PEEPs)! This monthly program offers an opportunity for preschool-aged kids to discover nature through hands-on, educational activities. PEEPs will encourage outdoor exploration that supports child development, grows independence and confidence, and helps children build a relationship with the natural world. Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards ages 4 – 6.  Parents/Adults are required to stay
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Mr. Daniel Concert Series
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Indiana Master Naturalist - Indiana Master Naturalist 2024 The Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) program provides hands-on opportunities to learn about Indiana’s natural resources. Adult learners will gain an understanding of Indiana's plants, waters, soils, wildlife, and other topics. The program provides a way for you to share knowledge, along with your life experiences, through volunteer services. The program includes 24 hours of class time. To receive IMN certificate and pin, 24 hours of volunteering must be completed within one year of taking the class. Volunteer opportunities will be available during the course. This program meets every other Thursday February 15 - May 23 80% of the class hours must be attended to receive credit.

Friday May 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Nature Scavenger Hunt - Nature Scavenger Hunt Join a Naturalist on a nature inspired scavenger hunt through Elm Street Green. Each participant will get a list of nature related things to search for on our hike. We’ll discuss the importance of using sights and sounds to help discover the world around us.

Sunday May 26, 2024
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pickleball Court Reservation

Monday May 27, 2024
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Memorial Day picnic with church
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation

Wednesday May 29, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Art in Nature - Nature Presses Each of our Art in Nature programs start off with an easy hike with a Naturalist to explore one of our parks and to collect materials. Afterwards, create your own masterpiece with different mediums such as leaves, mud, pine cones, and so much more! Our craft supplies will help finish off your artwork.

Thursday May 30, 2024
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Mr. Daniel Concert Series

Saturday June 1, 2024
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Zionsville Nature Play Days - Camouflage Scavenger Hunt June 1 - 9, 2024 The goal of Zionsville Nature Play Days is to get kids outside and remind families that play is important and can happen close to home. Zionsville Parks and Recreation and its community partners offer free nature, cultural, art and recreational programs during this 10-day long event. Zionsville Nature Play Days is in partnership with Indiana Children and Nature Network.

Monday June 3, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	2024 Summer Camps - Little Sprouts Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Zionsville Nature Play Days - Recycling Relay Race June 1 - 9, 2024 The goal of Zionsville Nature Play Days is to get kids outside and remind families that play is important and can happen close to home. Zionsville Parks and Recreation and its community partners offer free nature, cultural, art and recreational programs during this 10-day long event. Zionsville Nature Play Days is in partnership with Indiana Children and Nature Network.

Tuesday June 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Zionsville Nature Play Days - Creekstomper Carwash June 1 - 9, 2024 The goal of Zionsville Nature Play Days is to get kids outside and remind families that play is important and can happen close to home. Zionsville Parks and Recreation and its community partners offer free nature, cultural, art and recreational programs during this 10-day long event. Zionsville Nature Play Days is in partnership with Indiana Children and Nature Network.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Zionsville Nature Play Days - Zionsville 10K Bike Ride June 1 - 9, 2024 The goal of Zionsville Nature Play Days is to get kids outside and remind families that play is important and can happen close to home. Zionsville Parks and Recreation and its community partners offer free nature, cultural, art and recreational programs during this 10-day long event. Zionsville Nature Play Days is in partnership with Indiana Children and Nature Network.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Creek Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.

Wednesday June 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Nature Detectives Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Zionsville Nature Play Days - Family Paint Out June 1 - 9, 2024 The goal of Zionsville Nature Play Days is to get kids outside and remind families that play is important and can happen close to home. Zionsville Parks and Recreation and its community partners offer free nature, cultural, art and recreational programs during this 10-day long event. Zionsville Nature Play Days is in partnership with Indiana Children and Nature Network.
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Gazebo Reservation

Thursday June 6, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Creepy Crawlies Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.

Friday June 7, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Grandparent and ME! Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Library Storywalk

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM	1st birthday party
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM	Shelter Reservation
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Hosting "Open House" Graduation Party

Sunday June 9, 2024
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM	Birthday party

Monday June 10, 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	Zionsville Police Teen Academy
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Nature Navigators Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.

Tuesday June 11, 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	Zionsville Police Teen Academy
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Nature Navigators Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Animal Helpers Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.

Wednesday June 12, 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	Zionsville Police Teen Academy
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Nature Navigators Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.

Thursday June 13, 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM	Zionsville Police Teen Academy
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	2024 Summer Camps - Nature Navigators Camp Zionsville Parks has summer camps for ages 2 - 12 years with week long and one day options. All programs are led by our professional staff. Discover nature, take a walk in the woods, explore the creek, get messy with science, try your hand at new arts and crafts, and so much more! Make new friends and memories with Zionsville Parks and Recreation!Camp Registration Opens at Noon (12pm) Monday, March 11Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 - 15 years. The Counselor in Training (CIT) program with Zionsville Parks offers teens who’ve aged out of our traditional camps an opportunity to learn valuable leadership and real-life skills during the summer. Download a CIT application HERE.