Events
There are hundreds of environmentally-related events every year in Indiana, and for now at least I lack the time to find and list that many. So, the focus of this page is on events that are perhaps of interest across the state, rather than local events. Having said that, I'll include local stuff if I have time. Know of something that should be included? PLEASE let me know. Thanks!
22 February 2026
Black Rock Nature Preserve
Warren County
2:00 pm
Mindfulness Hike: Shelter
Join NICHES for the first Mindfulness Hike of 2026! We will wind through the ancient cliffs and forest at Black Rock on a Mindfulness Hike centered on “shelter.” In this place where stone, root, and canopy hold steady against time, we’ll slow our pace and listen for the quiet assurances nature offers: safety, grounding, and room to breathe. Through brief reflections presented by NICHES and A Work in Progress Faith Community, participants will explore how the landscape shelters its animal inhabitants and how it can shelter us, too.
14-17 May 2026
Indiana Dunes Birding Festival
Northwest Indiana
Indiana Dunes Birding Festival
Birding in the Indiana Dunes offers some of the best experiences in the state. With rich biodiversity, diverse habitats, and miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the area is a prime hotspot for migrating birds. The Indiana Dunes Birding Festival, hosted by Indiana Audubon, celebrates this natural diversity and exceptional birding opportunities, aiming to inspire visitors and local residents through environmental education, conservation efforts, and support for the local economy.