FOUNDATION PROJECTS
Bilingual Naturalist
Pond Scooping at the Axolotl April Event
Bilingual Naturalist
In 2024, the Eagle Creek Park Foundation, in partnership with Earth Charter Indiana and the Park, funded Eagle Creek’s first bilingual naturalist, Miranda Frausto. Born in Mexico and raised in Canada, Miranda brings a passion for environmental education and breaking down barriers of language, race, and culture. She leads innovative bilingual programming at park events, with support from Eagle Creek Park Staff and her Earth Charter Indiana colleagues, namely, Isabel Reina and Colleen Donahoe.
These inclusive, bilingual events are open to all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, and languages. Stay updated on upcoming events by following Earth Charter Indiana, Eagle Creek Park, or the Eagle Creek Park Foundation on social media—or subscribe to our newsletter to never miss an announcement!
2024 Bilingual Events
- Axolotl April
- Bird Fest Bilingual Bird Hike (May)
- Nature Immersion Walk (June)
- The Beauty of Monarchs (Aug)
- Cultural Celebration (Sept)
- The Legend of Owls (at Owl Fest!) (Oct)
- Day of the Dead: Nature Offerings (Nov)
FOUNDATION PROVIDED
$3,000 Stipend
For planning, programming, supplies
IMPACT:
Seven free bilingual events in 2024, the first year of the partnership. Dozens of visitors, Spanish and English speakers alike enjoyed these events in their native language – a first for Eagle Creel Park!
In partnership with Earth Charter Indiana
In partnership with Indy Parks
Bilingual Naturalist Gallery
