Lilly Nature Center — Attraction in West Lafayette

Love the activities! We really enjoy Wednesdays in the Wild - this activity is usually in the early afternoon although at least once or twice a month it is in the evening. Great resource for homeschoolers. So far we've seen a dynamic presentation from Chad Evans (the local weatherman), a presentation about the Great Lakes fish, a presentation from the state botanist about the flora of Indiana, and tomorrow we're building a birdhouse. Presentations are free, and activities are mostly free unless they require supplies (eg - to make a birdhouse). We look forward to continue attending these events and learning to appreciate Indiana's...

I haven’t actually been inside since the Lilly Nature Center was annexed by the City of West Lafayette and Mary Cutler was replaced, and I don’t really plan to do so on account of this shameful act. However, I do walk/bike along the path that runs right past it and I noticed this sign recently, presumably placed by someone associated with the center and surely with their knowledge. If you can’t tell, the area they’re encouraging people to enter and pick up branches from is absolutely infested with poison ivy. It’s completely irresponsible to place this sign here at all, let alone without any accompanying warning. This is a danger...

The celery bog has beautiful trails with picturesque views of the unique ecosystem. If you need a break after your hike, the Lilly Nature Center is a fantastic resource for learning more about this area’s wildlife. It has learning tools accessible to children, such as a puppet show, Legos, natural specimens they can touch, a microscope, games such as chess, markers and coloring pages, and much more. There is also a cozy area for bird and squirrel watching. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. My students always love coming to the center to explore and extend their learning. Thank you...