Programs / Events 2010
Red Robin Day
Tuesday, April 13
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
9965 N. Michigan Rd., Carmel, IN
Head over to Red Robin Restaurant
to get a tasty bite. Their hearty steak
fries are all-you-can-eat!  10% of your
check goes to Daub Park, so bring
friends and eat well!

Volunteer Days
Saturday, April 10
9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
Come help us spring into spring.  
Gloves, tools, and snacks provided.
Take home your own wildflower plugs
for a small donation.
Contact us for details or to RSVP.






Past Events
2009 Eco-Walks were a great
success!  Check out the topics,
descriptions, and photos.

Prairie Burn -- March 2009

Event Photos
Want to have a treasure hunt in
Daubenspeck?  Go geo-caching!

From the geo-caching website:
"Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game
played throughout the world by adventure seekers
equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate
hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and
then share your experiences online. Geocaching is
enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong
sense of community and support for the environment."

To find or hide a geo-cache in Daubenspeck, go to the
geo-cache hide & seek page.   When in the park,
please stay on the trails to avoid damage to wildlife,
nesting birds, and flowers.

Start your geo-caching adventure today!
Eco-Walks and
Other Fun Stuff

Saturday, May 22  9:00-10:30 a.m.
Leaders: Brian Cunningham, Maggie Lewis


Saturday, June 5  10:00-11:30 a.m.
Leader: Greg Gerke


Saturday, July 10  10:00-11:30 a.m.
Leader: Dr. Rebecca Dolan


Saturday, July 24  10:00-11:30 a.m.
Leaders: Ron Watson, Liz Day


Friday, October 1  6:30-8:00 p.m.
Leader: Brian Cunningham, Greg Gerke
(Sunset is 7:27pm)

Saturday, May 22  9:00-10:30 a.m.
Back by popular demand! Ever wonder what bird's singing that song?  Can you tell a hawk from a vulture?  From total novices to
dedicated birders, this event is for all ages and abilities.  Come on a gentle stroll through the grass prairie and woods in search of the
birds of Indiana.  More than 75 species of birds have been seen or heard in this park, and each one has a fascinating story!

Check out who is using the nesting boxes, who lives year-round at the park, and who is stopping off to eat as they head north for their
mating season.  In just 1 1/2 hours, you will: learn how (and when) to watch for and identify birds, interpret bird behaviors, and use
binoculars like a pro!

Bring: Binoculars and Bird identification field guides, if you have them.  Shoes for earth walking, and layers for the weather.  Minors
should bring an adult.

FREE but space is limited, so ensure your spot by writing to daubpark@hotmail.com
Leaders: Brian Cunningham - Certified Indiana Master Naturalist and the Education Manager for Wild Birds Unlimited, and Margaret
Lewis with more than 40 years of local birding experience.





Saturday, June 5  10:00-11:30 a.m.
The best of this popular eco-walk! Look closely at a healthy stream and you'll be amazed what's hiding there!  Animal tracks, holes, and
other wild dwellings give you clues to who lives nearby.  A creek supports a delicate and complex ecological system with birds, plants,
insects, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.  Ages 7 and up will enjoy this hands-on quest to discover the mysteries of Alverna
Creek.

Bring: Nets and magnifying glasses if you have them.  Collection boxes/jars for temporary viewing, as all critters will be released. Wear
boots for muddy slopes and clothes that can get wet.  Minors should bring an adult.

FREE but limited to 18 participants, so ensure your spot by writing to daubpark@hotmail.com
Leader: Greg Gerke, Ecologist, MS in Natural Resource Management





Saturday, July 10  10:00-11:30 a.m.
A new twist on this popular eco-walk!  Can you tell a native wildflower from an invasive weed?  Do you know which ones you can eat?  
Or which ones could be used for shoe leather?  How about which ones will attract hummingbirds?  From beginners to experienced
gardeners, all ages will enjoy this educational, eye-opening, and wonderous walk in the prairie.

Bring: Comfortable (closed) shoes w/socks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, flower guides, if you have them.  Minors should bring an adult.

FREE but limited to 18 participants, so ensure your spot by writing to daubpark@hotmail.com
Leader: Dr. Rebecca Dolan, Professor/Director-Friesner Herbarium at Butler University.




Saturday, July 24  10:00-11:30 a.m.
New this year!  Don't bee afraid, bee fascinated. Populations of pollinators are disappearing, and yet we depend on them for everything
that grows.  Find and learn about the many bees in the park, including an extremely rare species spotted here -- the Rusty-patched
Bumblebee. Learn about honeybees too, and their fascinating behaviors.  You'll be amazed at the many uses and benefits of raw,
natural honey, and you may have an opportunity to get some!

Bring: Wear long pants and closed shoes, and bring a long-sleeved shirt or jacket to pull over.  Do not wear scented lotions or
cosmetics. Minors should bring an adult.

FREE but limited to 18 participants, so ensure your spot by writing to daubpark@hotmail.com
Leaders: Ron Watson, Bee Keeper, Liz Day, Native Bees





Friday, October 1  6:30-8:00 p.m.
Who? Who?  Listen and look carefully and you will discover the mysterious, magical world of owls and other nocturnal park dwellers.  
How can you tell one kind from another?  How and what do owls hunt?  Trust your senses and explore this twilight world, seeing the
park in a whole new "light"!

Bring: Flashlight. Long pants and comfortable (closed) walking shoes that can get dirty.  Minors should bring an adult. (No age
minimum, but all participants must be able to stand quietly when asked.)

FREE but limited to 18 participants, so ensure your spot by writing to daubpark@hotmail.com
Leaders: Greg Gerke, Ecologist, MS in Natural Resource Management; & Brian Cunningham, Certified Indiana Master Naturalist and
the Education Manager for Wild Birds Unlimited
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