Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
Address
100 N. Lake St., Gary, IN 46403
Contact
Phone: (219) 395-1882
About
Hike the incredible Miller Woods trail system. The center has interactive exhibits to explore. Families can enjoy the Nature Play Zone. December 1, 2017 Notice: Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education will be temporarily closed to the public for approximately 2 months. The center will be receiving a much-needed new heating and air conditioning system. This work will require closing the building.
Events:
Douglas Center Open House at National Park
Dates: January 05 - December 28, 2019Check website for times
Enjoy hands-on family activities in the park's west end visitor center, especially the new Nature Play Zone where unstructured play in nature is the tradition. Help feed the center's resident turtles or fish, or join a ranger for a hike in Miller Woods.
National Nature Playdate
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019Check website for times
Kids of all ages are invited to spend a couple of hours having fun in nature. Join a ranger and explore Miller Woods, build a fort, climb a tree, create awesome nature art, and so much more.
Nocturnal Adventure Hike
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2019Check website for times
Take a self-guided moonlit hike through the beautiful Miller Woods' oak savannas and massive sand dunes out to Lake Michigan. Hike at your pace with rangers along the trail to guide you.
Wonders of Wildlife - Beavers
Date: Sunday, June 23, 2019Check website for times
Get in-depth and personal with wildlife in this monthly series. Go looking for beaver; discuss the pros and cons of living with beaver; and have fun learning about their life cycles.
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2019Check website for times
Bring your dog along on this pet-friendly BARK Ranger hike. Visitors will earn about this new program and receive a free BARK Ranger dog tag.
Biking & Birding
Date: Saturday, July 06, 2019Check website for times
Bring your bike and we will provide the binoculars and take you to some fun spots in Miller to see birds and enjoy a morning bike ride. Get your exercise and learn some basic birding techniques.
National Nature Playdate
Date: Saturday, July 06, 2019Check website for times
Kids of all ages are invited to spend a couple of hours having fun in nature. Join a ranger and explore Miller Woods, build a fort, climb a tree, create awesome nature art, and so much more.
Nocturnal Adventure
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019Check website for times
Take a self-guided moonlit hike through the beautiful Miller Woods' oak savannas and massive sand dunes out to Lake Michigan. Hike at your pace with rangers along the trail to guide you.
National Nature Playdate
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019Check website for times
Kids of all ages are invited to spend a couple of hours having fun in nature. Join a ranger and explore Miller Woods, build a fort, climb a tree, create awesome nature art, and so much more.
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2019Check website for times
Bring your dog along on this pet-friendly BARK Ranger hike. Visitors will earn about this new program and receive a free BARK Ranger dog tag.
Wonders of Wildlife - Massasauga Rattlesnakes
Date: Sunday, July 28, 2019Check website for times
Get in-depth and personal with wildlife in this monthly series. Learn about the massasauga rattlesnake, its lifecycle and habitat. The Massasauga is rarely seen and is an endangered species in Indiana.
Biking & Birding
Date: Saturday, August 03, 2019Check website for times
Bring your bike and we will provide the binoculars and take you to some fun spots in Miller to see birds and enjoy a morning bike ride. Get your exercise and learn some basic birding techniques.
Gardening for the Monarch Program
Date: Sunday, August 04, 2019Check website for times
Learn the best butterfly attracting plants and h9ow to plan your garden to provide food, cover, and host plants for caterpillars.
Drop-in Volunteering - Miller Woods
Date: Saturday, August 10, 2019Check website for times
Join the staff and fellow volunteers in helping to care for your local national park. Wear comfortable clothes; Work gloves and equipment will be provided.
National Park Service 103rd Birthday Celebration
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019Check website for times
Celebrate the 103rd birthday of the National Park Service! Take a part in a short play about the earliest days of the National Park Service and relax during a musical NPS slide tour. Best al all, cake will be served!
Wonders of Wildlife - Monarchs
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2019Check website for times
Get in-depth and personal with wildlife in this monthly series. Go outside looking for monarchs and have fun learning about their life cycles. learn what you can do to help this struggling butterfly.
Playdate in the Nature Play Zone
Date: Saturday, September 07, 2019Check website for times
Kids of all ages are invited to spend a couple of hours having fun in nature. Join a ranger and explore Miller Woods, build a fort, climb a tree, create awesome nature art, and so much more.
Biking & Birding
Date: Saturday, September 07, 2019Check website for times
Bring your bike and we will provide the binoculars and take you to some fun spots in Miller to see birds and enjoy a morning bike ride. Get your exercise and learn some basic birding techniques.
Playdate in the Nature Play Zone
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019Check website for times
Kids of all ages are invited to spend a couple of hours having fun in nature. Join a ranger and explore Miller Woods, build a fort, climb a tree, create awesome nature art, and so much more.
Biking & Birding
Date: Saturday, October 05, 2019Check website for times
Bring your bike and we will provide the binoculars and take you to some fun spots in Miller to see birds and enjoy a morning bike ride. Get your exercise and learn some basic birding techniques.
Playdate in the Nature Play Zone
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019Check website for times
Kids of all ages are invited to spend a couple of hours having fun in nature. Join a ranger and explore Miller Woods, build a fort, climb a tree, create awesome nature art, and so much more.
