Celebrate National Bison Day with us!

Enjoy self-guided hikes, safari bus tours, and fun crafts for the kids! Discover the cultural and ecological significance of bison, with our interactive touch table & learning experiences. Hungry? Visit the local food trucks, which will be on hand with some tasty local fare.

Admission is FREE — don’t miss out!

*(Additional fees apply for food trucks and safari bus tours.)

Sponsored by:
Steel Dynamics, Votaw Electric, Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of LCNP in autumn during our October Public Hike.

The kaleidoscope of red, orange, and yellow foliage will mesmerize you as you travel the vibrant trails. Enjoy the crisp air as it fills your lungs and the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot during this October adventure.

This hike lasts about 90-120 minutes and travels 1.3 miles.

$10 per person. Members are FREE (Become a member today.)

Register Today

Prairie Sprites & Lights-10/18, 6– 8PM Join us for a magical evening of faeries, sprites and lights in our prairies and woodlands. Come for a magical evening with crafts, potion-making, a live-owl visit, and a special safari bus tour through the lit forest.

Tickets are $10/kid with adults free!

Pre-registration suggested here.

Sponsored by Old National Bank

Park Open Day 1 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at LC Nature Park, open to the public with activities for all ages! Enjoy scheduled hikes, exciting safari bus tours, and a nature scavenger hunt that will bring out your inner explorer. With various engaging activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy and learn about our beautiful natural surroundings.

Guided Hikes at 1:30p & 3:30p
Safari Cart: 2:30a & 4:30p

$7 pp (entry fee, hikes, scavenger hunt) | +$5 pp safari bus tour | Members get in FREE

CANCELED

Join us for Nature Explorers!

Young adventurers will discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on activities, guided exploration, and interactive learning.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost:
$15.00 children aged 3 and up

Master the art of identifying trees using a special dichotomous (2-part) key for Indiana's native trees. Then, take a hike with us and apply your newfound expertise in identifying some of the trees within the park!

Tree ID Hikes at 10a and 1p

COST: $10 - Members free! (Become a member today.)

Pre-registration has closed but walk-ins are accepted!

October Big Day is a 24-hour event that allows people to participate in bird research. This is a state-wide event in conjunction with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Last October, nearly 36,332 people from 191 countries submitted 83,735 checklists! Birds really bring people together.

(NOTE: You will need an eBird account to submit your sightings. Visit https://ebird.org to sign up.)

Cost: $10 - Members FREE (Become a member today!)
Birding Hikes: 8a & 9a

Pre-registration has closed but walk-ins are accepted!

Open Park Day means no preregistration!

Birding hikes at 8am and 9am- all ages and skills welcome!

OakTober Tree ID program and hikes at 10am and 1pm.

We offer regular hikes at 11:30am and 2pm.
Safari Bus Tours at 10:30am and 12:30pm, and 1:30pm.

Entry: $10 per person - Members are FREE (Become a members today!)
Safari Bus additional $5 per person

No preregistration necessary.

Fireside Friday! 10/11, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Join us for a relaxing evening around the campfire with music by Bobcat Opossum. Enjoy some brews or a glass of wine while enjoying the open space  complete with s’mores. Sean and Ellen of FW’s Debutants draw inspiration and repertoire from traditional music across several genres including Irish, Americana, bluegrass, classical, and old time music. $20 pp–$15, LCNP members. Pre-registration has closed, but walk-ins are welcome, ages 21+.

Join us for our September public hike along the golden prairies of our nature park. Watch the bison and elk move smoothly through the tall grasses.

$10 per person. Members are FREE (Become a member today.)

Children ages three and under are free.

Register Today!

Nature Explorers ramps back up for naturalists aged 3–5 with their adults.

Through stories, activities, and observations, we will marvel at the fascinating early stages of life that occur in nature.

$15/child ages 2 and up. Save by purchasing a yearly pass!

Register Today!

Join us for a relaxing evening around the campfire with music by Kaitlyn Schmit and Frank Steman. Enjoy some brews or a glass of wine while enjoying the open space, complete with s’mores. Kaitlyn has played the Clyde in Fort Wayne and all over NW Ohio, NE Indiana, and Florida.

Ages 21+
$20 pp—$15, LCNP members (Become a member today!)

Register Today!

Experience the park after dark! Join us after the sun sets for a guided hike through a lantern-lit park. It’s magical! 

Join us after the hike at the Mills Education Center for a bonfire, s’mores, brews, wine and live music at our Fireside Friday (21+).

$7 per person

Members are FREE (Become a member today!)

Register Today!

Open Park Day means no preregistration!

We offer daytime hikes at 1:30 and 3:30 PM
Safari Bus Tours at 2:30 and 4:30 PM.

Don't forget about our Lighted Lantern Hike occurring that evening at 7:30 PM

Entry: $7 per person - Members are FREE (Become a member today!)

Safari Bus $5 per person

No preregistration necessary.

Kids who know how to cook enjoy eating wholesome foods!

This hands-on class offers practical nutrition tips, safety, and reading recipes. Students will follow a recipe and create! Join Katie Fulk, MA, RDN, LD, Youth and Family Well-being Dietitian and Parkview Health for a delicious cooking class! Ages 3+.

Call 260-266-6500 or toll-free at 844-835-0003 to register.

One adult must attend per registered child.

Join us for Visit Fort Wayne’s “Be a Tourist in Your Hometown”!

Our beautiful park will be open to the public, offering a range of activities designed to delight nature lovers of all ages. Explore the great outdoors with our guided hikes, where knowledgeable staff will share fascinating insights about local wildlife and ecosystems. For those seeking adventure, hop on our safari bus tours for just an additional $5, where you'll discover the hidden treasures of the park in comfort and style!

With an entry fee of only $7 — FREE for members and BAT Passport holders, there’s no better time to explore the park and connect with nature. Enjoy interactive exhibits that educate and inspire, and don’t worry about registration—just show up and join the fun! \

Bring your family, friends, and a sense of adventure, we can’t wait to see you!

Hikes @ 10:30 & 2:30 | Safari Bus @ 1 & 4

Weed Wrangle! Want to learn how to properly battle those invasives and weeds? Volunteer for a morning of weed wrangling with Stewardship Director, Chloe Smith-Guitard.

Cost: Our eternal gratitude.

Register here

Join us for a relaxing evening around the campfire with some music. Enjoy some brews or a glass of wine while relaxing and ushering in the weekend down at our Trillium Tent. And what campfire wouldn't be complete with s’mores? Hike or take our Safari Cart through the lush woods to the Trillium Tent. This month, we will feature guitarist, vocalist, and gig-monster John Reichle. Reichle has been an active musician since picking up a guitar at age 11. This will be his 58th year of picking strings. His playlists cover everything from folk rock, yacht rock, hard rock, blues, and country.

Click here to pre-register. Ages 21 and over
or email: info@lcnaturepark.org

$20 pp / $15 pp members (Become a member!)

Blankets available - bring your favorite lawn chair if desired.

Sponsored by: Shambaugh & Son

Register Today!

Park Open Day9:30 am – 4:00 pmJoin us for a fun-filled day at LC Nature Park, open to the public with activities for all ages! Enjoy scheduled hikes, exciting safari bus tours, and a nature scavenger hunt that will bring out your inner explorer. With various engaging activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy and learn about our beautiful natural surroundings.

Guided Hikes at 10a & 1p
Safari Cart: 11:30a & 2:30p

$7 pp (entry fee, hikes, scavenger hunt) | +$5 pp safari bus tour | Members get in FREE

Weed Wrangle! Want to learn how to properly battle those invasives and weeds? Volunteer for a morning of weed wrangling with Stewardship Director, Chloe Smith-Guitard.

Cost: Free and our eternal gratitude.

Register here

Join us for a relaxing evening around the campfire with some music. Enjoy some brews or a glass of wine while relaxing around a campfire complete with s’mores. Joining us this month will be singer/musician Dan Heath! $20 pp–$15, LCNP members. Safari Cart rides available, weather permitting for an extra fee. Pre-registration is required. Ages 21 and over$20 pp / $15 pp members (Become a member today!)Blankets provided - bring your own lawn chairs.

Register Today!

Join us for our monthly public hike through the lush greenery of our nature park in the “elk-days’ of summer. Wander through the lush woodlands and breathe in the leaf-cooled air. Maybe we’ll see some bison and elk swimmers! (Pre-register) $10 pp | children ages three and under are free. July Hike 7/20 10 am – 12 pm LCNP Members: FREE!

Register Today!

June Weed Wrangle is CANCELLED due to weather.

Weed Wrangle! Want to learn how to properly battle those invasives and weeds? Volunteer for a morning of weed wrangling with Park Manager, Chloe Smith-Guitard.

Cost: Free, and our eternal gratitude.

Please Preregister

Join us for a relaxing evening around the campfire with some music by Joe Donnell. Enjoy some brews or a glass of wine while relaxing around a campfire complete with s’mores. $20 pp–$15, LCNP members. Preregistration is required. Ages 21 and over.

Blankets provided - we encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs.

Register Today!

Start your day with sunrise yoga on the deck at the Mills Education Center, where you'll take in breathtaking views of the prairie and the Little River Valley. Following this invigorating session, we’ll journey through serene trails for a mindful forest bathing hike, leading us to the tranquil Trillium Tent deep within the woods for a soothing meditation. To conclude our retreat, we'll forage for invasive yet delicious garlic mustard to enhance our DIY salad bar. This enriching 3-hour retreat is exclusively for adult women.$15 pp

Register Today!

Join us for our June Public Hike!

Immerse yourself in the refreshing coolness that envelops you beneath the leafy canopy of towering trees. Let the gentle murmur of babbling brooks soothe your soul while you marvel at breathtaking vistas of rolling grasslands and tranquil lakes. This is not just a hike; it’s a rejuvenating escape into nature’s embrace.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and rejuvenate your spirit.

(Advanced registration is required.)

Register Today!

So many ways to enjoy your Friday evening. The best way is at LCNP!

Relax in the company of friends. Enjoy live acoustic music by Kait & Frank. Sip some tasty brews or a glass of wine. Roast yourself up some delicious 'smores. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring park vistas as you bask in the warmth of a roaring fire. Our resident elk and bison might even decide to join us! (From afar, of course.)

$20 pp / $15 pp Members (Become a member today!)

Blankets provided - we encourage you to bring your own lawn chairs.

Register Today!

Join us for a breathtaking public hike through the lush greenery of our nature park this May. Search for hidden ephemeral patches of Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica), relax to the tranquil sound of babbling brooks, and take in stunning views of our rolling grasslands and serene lakes.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with nature and rejuvenate your spirit. Register now for our May public hike!

(Advanced registration is required.)

Register Today!

Join us for "Babies, Babies, Babies".

This Nature Explorers is designed for your little ones to discover the enchanting lives of baby animals in their natural habitats. From the secretive nests of birds to the cozy dens of foxes, we'll uncover the wonders of how young wildlife thrives in the great outdoors. Through interactive stories, playful activities, and joyful observations, we will marvel at the fascinating early stages of life that occur in nature. It's an ideal adventure to spark curiosity and foster a deep appreciation for the natural world in the hearts of our young adventurers.

Cost: $15.00

Register Here

We are surrounded by wild food!

Learn about Indiana's native wild edible plants with wild food forager Carrie Vrabel.

We will take a walk around the park and identify edible species and discuss how humans have used them throughout history for food and medicine. You'll even have the opportunity to taste one or two! 

Carrie teaches foraging and wild edible plant ID regularly at state, county, and city parks across northern Indiana and organizations, including PFW and Little River Wetlands Project. She is certified by the states of Indiana and Michigan as a wild mushroom identification expert and is the founder of Wild Edible Indiana (www.wildedibleindiana.com).

$10 pp / Register Here!