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!
11 January 2026
Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington
2120 N Fee Lane, Bloomington
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Common Wealth: Living in a Shared World' Traveling University Talk with Scott Russell Sanders
Our wellbeing depends far more on the wealth we share than on our private finances and possessions. This talk by Scott Russell Sanders, Professor Emeritus of English at Indiana University and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, will celebrate the gifts of nature and culture that support and enrich our lives.
17 January 2026
Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill (Brown County)
9:00 am to Noon
Winter Ecology Hike with Tom Swinford
Join Land Preservation Director Tom Swinford for a guided hike at the Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill, set in the Brown County hills of the Norman Uplands. Downey Hill Preserve is a rugged, high-quality forest providing critical habitat for migratory birds and woodland wildlife. On this hike, we’ll explore the ecological story of southern Indiana’s upland forests through the trees, soils, and terrain themselves. Free for Sycamore members and a suggested donation of $5/individual or $10/family for non-members. Registration is required.
18 January 2026
Allison-Jukebox Community Center
351 S Washington Street, Bloomington
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
WINGS Mini-Expo
Discover what WINGS (Women in Nature Gaining Skills) is all about, explore past and upcoming programs, and meet the women who lead this empowering outdoor recreation series! This event will highlight WINGS' mission to build confidence and community through women-led, hands-on outdoor skills training, supported by partners including Indiana DNR, Indiana State Parks, the City of Bloomington, Hoosier National Forest, and Sycamore Land Trust. No registration is required.
19 January 2026
Paul H Douglas Center for Environmental Education
100 N Lake St, Gary
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Winter Wellness Walk
Join Save the Dunes for a Winter Wellness Walk on the newest completed portion of the Marquette Greenway! We'll meet at the Doulgas Center, and take to the new paved trail connecting Miller Woods and West Beach. We'll end the event with bagels and coffee at Clutch Bagel in Miller Beach.
21 January 2026
Dobbs Park Nature Center
5170 E Poplar St, Terre Haute
6:30 pm
All Bugs Go To Kevin
Join the Wabash Valley Audubon Society as Kevin Wiener, Ambassador of Arthropods, gives a presentation on arachnids with a show-and-tell of live specimens and a true/false game to test your knowledge on our 8-legged friends.
31 January 2026
Shawnee Bottoms Nature Preserve
Fountain County
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Volunteer Workday at Shawnee Bottoms
Join NICHES on Saturday, Jan 31st for a volunteer workday at their Shawnee Bottoms Preserve in Fountain county from 10am-1pm. They will be focusing their efforts on dragging downed brush and logs away from a fire line in preparation for the Spring 2026 burn season. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing work boots, gloves, snacks, and a water bottle.
6 February 2026
Monroe Convention Center
302 S College Ave, Bloomington
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference
The Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC) connects Hoosier climate leaders to the knowledge, tools, and resources that can accelerate climate action and resilience efforts in Indiana. The conference brings together sustainability professionals, scholars, and climate advocates from across the state to enhance cross-sector collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen Indiana's climate and resilience network.
Registration is $90 for general admission and $25 for students and includes a full day of conference activities and buffet lunch. Space is limited.
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.