COMMUNITY EVENTS
Dunes Learning Center holds year-round overnight field trips and summer camp, and we are usually not open to the public— with the exception of our community events!
Please join us for workshops, hikes, guest speakers, and casual gatherings in Indiana Dunes National Park throughout the year. Events will be posted on this page as they are confirmed, and we ask that our guests register prior to attending.
Hope to see you here soon!
Build Your Own Screech Owl Box
September 26th, 10am-12pm at Dunes Learning Center
Cost: $50 - includes pieces to create box.
Join us for a hands-on workshop in the world of wood by building a Screech Owl box, led by craftsman Paul Labovitz and learn more about cavity nesting wildlife such as squirrels, saw-whet owls, and American Kestrels. At the end of the workshop, each attendee will go home with their very own hand-crafted bird box for the Screech Owls in their neighborhood, and the skills to make another box in the future!
No previous woodworking skills required (but it helps)! Participants may bring their own power driver and power drill if preferred, but we will have some available for use.
Scholarships are available to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation.
Not So Spooky Wildlife Educator Workshop
Tuesday, October 6, 8am-3pm CDT at Dunes Learning Center
Cost: $35- includes lunch
Open to all formal and informal educators
Naturalists, teachers, pre-service teachers, scout leaders, homeschool parents, and other adults interested in environmental education are invited to attend this Wildlife (Project WILD) Educator Workshop. Activities will be geared to understanding some of the “spooky” wildlife we think about this time of year: bats, spiders, owls and more.
Scholarships are available to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation. Contact: Erin Crofton at ecrofton@duneslearningcenter.org with your inquiry.
Rooted Together Family Sound Bath
Saturday, October 10, 10-11:30am at Dunes Learning Center
Cost: $10 per family
All ages welcome with caregiver.
A family-friendly wellness experience for the whole family featuring breath work, mindfulness, a restorative sound bath, and hands-on activities for kids.
Families will come back together for reflection and a grounding practice to take home.
Camp Good Fellow History
Sunday, November 15, 1-3pm at Good Fellow Lodge, Dunes Learning Center Educational Campus
Cost: $5
Step back in time and discover the story of Camp Good Fellow. Hear from local historians as they share the camp’s rich history and its impact on families throughout Northwest Indiana.
New! For ages 0-5
Join our team of environmental educators at the Trojan Early Learning Center in Chesterton each month, and on our campus at DLC, in partnership with the Duneland Early Learning Hub!
More events coming soon, check this page for updates!
Dunes Learning Center events are supported by our 2026 Corporate Event Sponsors, including BP America, Cleveland Cliffs, Franklin Pest Solutions, Friends of Indiana Dunes, Keramida Inc., Mark J. Mihalo Family Dentistry, NIPSCO, Shinka Sustainability Consultants, and Wickcraft Boardwalks.
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