Strawtown Koteewi Park and The Taylor Center of Natural History

Upcoming Senior Walking Club dates! 🚶‍♂️👟
Join us at Cool Creek Park or Strawtown Koteewi Park for a summer walk! Hikes are relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace activity and range from 1 to 2.5 miles. Registration is not required.

Cool Creek Park - Meet in the Nature Center: July 20 at 9:30 am
Strawtown Koteewi Park - Meet in the Taylor Center: July 30 at 11:00 am

The Taylor Center welcomes certified nature journal educator, James Todd, for monthly instruction on the practice of nature journaling. Nature journaling is a way of slowing down and provides a reprieve from the constant communication and busy calendars of our daily lives. Nature journaling fosters curiosity, teaches observation skills, and inspires a more creative life.

Sponsored by the Wild Wonders Foundation

July 15 at 2:00 pm
Taylor Center of Natural History

Register here! https://secure.rec1.com/IN/hamilton-county-in/catalog/index/c376f2c7873f5111a021e4f26745f460?filter=c2VhcmNoPW5hdHVyZSUyMGpvdXJuYWxpbmc=

Join local astronomer Doug Balogh for a monthly journey through the cosmos at Cosmically Koteewi - where you’ll enjoy an engaging discussion on astronomy and celestial wonders before observing the night sky.

Black Holes are celestial objects with gravitational fields so strong, even light cannot escape. Objects to be treated with respect, for sure. They have inspired our imaginations, and we’ve even Star-Trekked to them. Let’s explore the facts, separate the science fiction, and answer the question of what would happen if someone actually fell into one. We’ll also cover how a backyard astronomer can photograph one (well sort of).

July 10 at 8:00 pm
Taylor Center of Natural History

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From our staff at HCPR, we hope you all have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!
Our Administration Office, Cool Creek Nature Center and the Taylor Center of Natural History are closed today July 3 and tomorrow July 4. All parks remain open!

As a reminder, no fireworks allowed within the parks and please remember to clean up any trash!

Looking for something fun for the whole family this holiday weekend? Koteewi Archery Range at Strawtown Koteewi Park will be open 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Perfect for beginners or archery pros!

Book your trip now! https://koteewiarchery.com/

Moms Walking Club at Strawtown Koteewi Park
This group is for moms, with or without their children, to get together, walk, make new friends, and enjoy nature. Participants will meet once a month to hike a section of the trails with a staff member. Hikes will range from 1 mile to 2.5 miles.

July 7 at 11:00 am
Taylor Center of Natural History
Registration is not required

📣📣 The latest edition of The Chatterbox is here!
This Chatterbox edition is your one-stop guide to a season filled with outdoor adventures, family fun, and memories in the making.

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Tomorrow at Strawtown Koteewi Park!
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