Eagle Creek Ornithology Center

Happy National Pigeon Day! Come celebrate at the Ornithology Center today at 4:00 pm and meet our pigeon ambassador, Albert! Albert is usually off exhibit but loves to fly around the classroom and meet new people. (Because he will be "free," late admission will not be allowed.) (Also please note that Albert does not like pets but may choose to land on or near you.) Free with park admission!

P.S. Happy Pride, Indy! 🏳️‍🌈

Check out Carson's (Eagle Creek Ornithology Center's Bald Eagle) two siblings! The eagles at Mentor Marsh are at it again, raising two chicks this year into two huge eaglets that are preparing to leave the nest. Best of luck to these beautiful eagles!

Indy area museums, cultural institutions, and parks are collaborating to elevate Black Birders Week events in and around Indianapolis in partnership with Outdoor Afro. These events celebrate Black Birder's Week (The Black AF in STEM Collective) and are designed to uplift Black participants, though allies are welcome to attend in a supportive role. Please join for as many events as you’d like!

Monday, May 25: Black Birders Week kick-off events at Conner Prairie: Beginning Birding 9:00 am -11:00 am, Stationary Birding 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Sunset Stroll 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. More information here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.connerprairie.org/calendar/?cal-477189-endDate=2026-05-31&cal-477189-page=1&cal-477189-startDate=2026-05-01&cal-477189-tags=68096__;!!AqUccmB9Oakh!wAhNob65ipEBsHeKncAIl1OmF4R4hx2ZqGJ8W91fSGnRag0HCjV1mstUdmZrNWbked96ph4wYWErK4Q4iyAVmTRraQ$

Tuesday, May 26: Birding Stroll with Sam Ivande at the Indianapolis Zoo and along the White River. 9:00 am - 11:00 am. For more information, contact [email protected]

Wednesday, May 27: Celebrating Black Birders Week Birding Tour with Doug Gray at Crown Hill Arboretum 9:00 am - 11:00 am. More information here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/celebrating-black-birders-week-birding-tour-with-douglas-gray-5-27-2026__;!!AqUccmB9Oakh!wAhNob65ipEBsHeKncAIl1OmF4R4hx2ZqGJ8W91fSGnRag0HCjV1mstUdmZrNWbked96ph4wYWErK4Q4iyB-V3jhMg$

Thursday, May 28: Guided Nature Walk with Nicole O'Neal at Conner Prairie. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm More information here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.connerprairie.org/calendar/?cal-477189-endDate=2026-05-31&cal-477189-page=1&cal-477189-startDate=2026-05-01&cal-477189-tags=68096__;!!AqUccmB9Oakh!wAhNob65ipEBsHeKncAIl1OmF4R4hx2ZqGJ8W91fSGnRag0HCjV1mstUdmZrNWbked96ph4wYWErK4Q4iyAVmTRraQ$

Thursday, May 28: Poetry Workshop with Michelle Banks at Conner Prairie. 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. More information here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.connerprairie.org/calendar/?cal-477189-endDate=2026-05-31&cal-477189-page=1&cal-477189-startDate=2026-05-01&cal-477189-tags=68096__;!!AqUccmB9Oakh!wAhNob65ipEBsHeKncAIl1OmF4R4hx2ZqGJ8W91fSGnRag0HCjV1mstUdmZrNWbked96ph4wYWErK4Q4iyAVmTRraQ$

Thursday, May 28: Sit and Song at Washington Park (Shelter 3). 6:30-8:00 pm For more information, contact [email protected]

Friday, May 29: “Behold the Land”: Black Ecopoetic Traditions Keynote with Michelle Banks, Curator with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at Conner Prairie. 6:00-8:30 pm. More information here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.connerprairie.org/calendar/?cal-477189-endDate=2026-05-31&cal-477189-page=1&cal-477189-startDate=2026-05-01&cal-477189-tags=68096__;!!AqUccmB9Oakh!wAhNob65ipEBsHeKncAIl1OmF4R4hx2ZqGJ8W91fSGnRag0HCjV1mstUdmZrNWbked96ph4wYWErK4Q4iyAVmTRraQ$

Saturday, May 30: Birding at Betley Woods at Glacier's End with Nicole O’Neal, Doug Gray, and Central Indiana Land Trust. 9:00 am -12:00 pm. More information here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-birders-week-hike-at-betley-woods-at-glaciers-end-tickets-1987397839437__;!!AqUccmB9Oakh!wAhNob65ipEBsHeKncAIl1OmF4R4hx2ZqGJ8W91fSGnRag0HCjV1mstUdmZrNWbked96ph4wYWErK4Q4iyB_unWBkw$

Saturday, May 30: Birding around the Park with Sam Ivande at Belmont Beach 4:00-5:00 pm. For more information, contact [email protected]

Sunday, May 31: Sunday morning birding at the Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center with Outdoor Afro Indy and Bird Alliance of Central Indiana (formerly Amos Butler Audubon Society) 9:00 am-11:00 am. FREE with park admission. For more information contact [email protected]

Update 3pm: OC is OPEN! Power is restored.

The Ornithology Center will be closed today (5/7) due to a power outage on site. Hopefully it will be restored today!

All staffed Indy Parks facilities will be closed Tuesday, May 5th for Election Day, with park grounds remaining open from dawn to dusk. Normal hours and activities will resume Wednesday, May 6th.

A selection of Indy Parks family centers will be open on May 5th as voting centers. To view the full list of sites, visit https://www.indy.gov/activity/vote-centers