765-423-1325
1782 N. 400 E, Lafayette IN 47905
near 400 E. and 200 N., Lafayette

The Jerry E. Clegg Botanical Gardens overlook and runs along side the Wildcat Creek offering a naturalistic setting including prairie and oak savanna restorations, with extensive beds of wildflowers, labelled trees, nature trails, and bridges. Open year round and offers a different experience each season. Open daily until dusk.

765-567-4700
3549 Prophetstown Trail, Battle Ground

Explore 80 acres of tall grass prairie throughout footpaths. Located within Prophetstown State Park. Historic Prophetstown strives to preserve the agricultural, environmental and Native American heritage of the land. A 1920s farmstead, a restored prairie and a developing Native American village help tell the story.

765-497-7158
1620 Lindberg Road, West Lafayette

Lilly Nature Center in Celery Bog Nature Area contains approximately 185 acres of wetlands, adjacent Scifres-Maier Woods Nature Preserve and fields.

A 1.5 mile trail with interpretive signs as well as a 4.33 mile paved trail for exploration and discover of the wetlands.

18th and Ferry Street, Lafayette

This 39 acre Lafayette community park offers a shaded 0.9 mile interpretive trail that identifies nearly 40 varieties of trees located within the park.

Picnic areas, grills and public restrooms.

Open all year.

625 Agriculture Mall Drive
West Lafayette, Indiana 47909

Botanic gardens open to the public year-round, seven days a week. The gardens display a wide diversity of plants, including nearly 200 species of perennial flowers and foliage plants, and over 300 cultivars of annual flowers and garden vegetables. Collections include peonies, daylilies, hosta, spring-flowering bulbs, and ornamental grasses.

West side of McCormick Road north of State Road 26 W., Purdue Campus, West Lafayette

“Hort Park” is one of the great things about sharing a community with Purdue University. Open-landscaped, perfect for picnics, peaceful walks and exploring the beauty of its natural settings. Many forestry, art, and horticulture classes use the park as an educational tool. It is also a wonderful spot for finding unique species of trees, loved by leaf collectors of all ages. The park is free to the public and open year-round from dawn to dusk.

within Tippecanoe Battlefield Park Battle Ground

Features Natural History exhibits and has a wildlife observation window. Wabash Heritage Trail maps and conditions are available at the Nature Center.

The nature center is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily mid-April through early November.

765-567-2265
north of Battle Ground,

A non-profit wildlife facility that educates the public about nature through their resident wolves, coyotes, foxes and bison. Visitors can see the animals up close and learn about their behavior during public programs and guided tours. Primary open season is May to November, but there are programs offered year round with unique opportunities for people of all ages. Guided tour and lecture from 1 pm - 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Wolf-bison demonstration Sundays at 1 pm; May 1 to November 30. Wolf howls offered Fridays at 7:30 pm; May 1 to November 30 and Saturday nights year-round at 7:30 pm, weather permitting.