Get Involved
We offer a wide variety of free nature-based programming suitable for all to enjoy regardless of experience level. Explore the below opportunities and register for those that interest you. Some opportunities may have limited availability. We look forward to stewarding these experiences with nature within the Blue River watershed. Hope to see you there!
2025 Events & Programs
Saturday, October 11: Blue River Discovery Days
Friday-Monday, April 25-28: City Nature Challenge
Monday, February 24: GreenGuard Environmental Stewardship Program application deadline
Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Nature Walk
Volunteer Workdays
Woodland Restoration – Heartland Overlook Preserve
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Guided Nature Tours
Wednesday, July 23rd (10am-11am): Tree Talk & Trek: A Woodland Scavenger Hunt, at the Heartland Overlook Preserve.
Saturday, May 31st (6:30am-8:30am): Bird Hike on the Blue River, at Minor Park along the Blue River Parkway.
Saturday, May 24th (1pm-4pm): Kayaking the Blue River at the Brown Athletic Field boat ramp along the Blue River Parkway.
Saturday, April 19th (2pm-4pm): Fungi Foray with local mycologist at the Blue River Parkway at Minor Park. EVENT FULL! Join the waitlist.
Saturday, March 29 (8-10am): Bird Hike with local birding expert at Alex George Wetland
All participants and volunteers — or their legal guardians, if under 18 — are required to accept HCA’s Liability Waiver and Photo Release (click to review and/or print) as part of the online event registration process. Alternatively, a paper copy can be signed upon arrival or emailed ahead of time to the designated event staff contact (preferred) or info@heartlandconservationalliance.org.