Nature Detectives: Animal Tracks

Schedule

Wed Jul 08 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

398 Emery Xing, Clarksville, IN 47129-1655, United States | Clarksville, IN

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Put on your detective hat and discover the hidden stories animals leave behind! During this exciting Nature Detectives adventure, participants will learn how to identify animal tracks, signs, and clues found throughout Origin Park's wetlands, forests, and trails. Young detectives will explore the outdoors in search of footprints, scat, nests, feathers, and other evidence that reveals which animals call Origin Park home. Through a hands-on scavenger hunt and interactive activities, participants will learn how wildlife moves through different habitats and how scientists use tracks and signs to study animals in the wild.
Can you tell the difference between a deer track and a turkey print? Do you know what clues animals leave behind when they're searching for food? Join us to sharpen your observation skills and uncover the secrets of Southern Indiana's wildlife. Participants who successfully complete the hunt will receive a prize. Attend all five Nature Detectives programs and you'll be entered to win a special grand prize drawing at the end of the series. Please dress comfortably for the outdoors and bring water.

When: Wednesday, July 8th, 5:30–6:30 PM
Ages: All Ages Welcome
Note: A parent or guardian must be present.
Where: Park at the Buttonbush Woods Trailhead Parking Lot and Meet at the Outdoor Classroom Behind the Parking Lot
Address:398 Emery Crossing, Clarksville, Indiana 47129
Nature Detectives Series at Origin Park
Calling all young explorers and curious minds! Join us for the Nature Detectives Series, a free monthly adventure designed to help participants discover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and exciting scavenger hunts.
Each month, Nature Detectives will investigate a new topic and uncover clues throughout Origin Park while learning about the plants, animals, and ecosystems that make our region unique. Participants who successfully complete each hunt will earn a prize, and those who attend all five programs will be entered to win a special grand prize drawing at the end of the series.
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398 Emery Xing, Clarksville, IN 47129-1655, United States

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