Wildflower Weekend
Fire Pinks at Eagle Creek
Wildflowers for All!
Wildflower Weekend is a celebration of the beautiful variety of wildflowers that emerge each spring. Whether you love trout lilies, mayapples, goldenrods, or other spring ephemerals, you’re sure to see stunning blooms during your visit.
In addition to wildflower hikes, the weekend features exciting programs like Frog Call Frenzy, Box Turtles and Blooms, and Nature’s Stinkers. The outdoor education staff at the Earth Discovery Center has decades of combined experience—you’re bound to learn something new and have a blast doing it!
Wildflower Weekend is a fundraiser for the Earth Discovery Center, one of Eagle Creek Park’s two nature centers. Proceeds from the event support the care of the center’s animal ambassadors, including turtles, salamanders, a skunk and more. So whether you take home the new event t-shirt or purchase some native plants, you’ll be supporting the work of the Earth Discovery Center!
*registration not required for most hikes and events
LOCATION:
Earth Discovery Center (other locations for specific events)
5901 Delong Road, Indianapolis, IN 46254
CONTACT:
317-327-7148
DATE and HOURS:
Friday April 18, 2025, 1:00 – 5:30 pm
Saturday April 19, 2025, 9 am – 4:00 pm
EVENT DETAILS:
Flowers and Fundraising
Support the Earth Discovery Center
Wildflower weekend: More than just a good time
Wildflower Weekend is more than a hike—it’s a chance to explore spring blooms with local experts and support the Earth Discovery Center, one of Eagle Creek Park’s two nature centers.
Many kids visit the Earth Discovery Center on their first trip to the park. It’s home to snakes, turtles, fish, salamanders—even axolotls—and plays a big role in nature education.
The Eagle Creek Park Foundation helps cover costs Indy Parks can’t—like animal care, food, and vet services.
You can support this work by picking up the Wildflower Weekend shirt, buying native plants, or making a donation. Sales take place at the Earth Discovery Center, with events happening throughout the park all weekend.
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Hike updates, tips and tricks
The naturalists at the Earth Discovery Center do an excellent job keeping the public up to date with programming and events. Besides the schedules and links above, following the Facebook page is one of the best ways to stay informed and engaged!