Cope Environmental Center

Come join us in the forest of Cope as we hike the trails and learn about all the amazing and beautiful species of wildflowers.

Join us for a fascinating fungi-filled evening at Cope Environmental Center! Led by expert forager and Earlham Nature Reserve System Project Manager, Jalen Sleet, this guided hike will take you in search of edible mushrooms across Cope’s scenic property. Jalen, a master forager with years of experience, will share insights on properly identifying mushrooms, where...

Have you ever looked out your window to see the birds and wondered what species were visiting your feeder? Come join us to observe the feeders of Cope and take a hike to see some of our common bird species that visit your bird feeder. We will talk about their daily lives around your home and why they like...

Come join us for a beautiful morning walk around the prairies of Cope to see the acrobatic and amazing birds of our prairies. We will talk about why prairies are so important to these bird species and reveal the secret lives of these birds that most people never see. Will you hear the song of...

Whether you are on a country road, in the woods, or downtown, there are chances that you will see a hawk, eagle, falcon, owl, or vulture soaring overhead or roosting nearby. Join for a wonderful hike through Cope as we hike the property in search of birds of prey. We will learn about the lives...

If you grew up on a farm or near a lake you probably saw flocks of fast acrobatic birds darting around as if they were a bunch of fighter planes chasing each other. This is very common behavior of our swallows and Martins, and every year 6 species of swallows/Martins return from South America to raise their...

If you grew up on a farm or near a lake you probably saw flocks of fast acrobatic birds darting around as if they were a bunch of fighter planes chasing each other. This is very common behavior of our swallows and Martins, and every year 6 species of swallows/Martins return from South America to raise their...

If you are walking in the woods on a spring morning you have most likely heard a bird sitting alone on a dead branch and it said "Pewee" or a "Pewooo" as you walked by. This is the call of one hour flycatchers, the Eastern wood-pewee. Flycatchers are a pretty mysterious family of birds that most people...