• Little Seeds: Interfaith Understanding Through the Art of Children’s Literature

    Franklin College Student Center 101 Branigan Blvd., Franklin, United States

    ASL Interpretation provided by IU Indianapolis's American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program students Explore nature, spirit, and storytelling at this joyful family-friendly event! Enjoy hands-on activities, kid-friendly snacks, story time with special readers, and a keynote by author Kaitlin Curtice. Designed for families and grownups who still cherish a good picture book. Explore spirituality and nature […]

    Free
  • Nature Journaling

    Broad Ripple Park 1426 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, United States

    Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues! Registration required. Slow down, observe, and reconnect with nature, yourself, and others. In this guided exercise, you’ll explore the outdoors with a journal in hand, using words, pictures, and numbers to capture your experience and reflect on the wonders of the natural world. Anyone can journal! […]

    Free
  • Indiana’s Wetland Wonders: Connecting Communities & Nature

    Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis, United States

    Wetland Tour & Presentation -- Choose one or both! Registration strongly encouraged. Discover how wetlands sustain communities by cleaning water, protecting them from floods, sheltering rare species, and more. Through an (optional) wetland tour, breathtaking photo exhibit, and three community-expert presentations, learn about ongoing wetland conservation efforts. Indiana’s Wetland Wonders shines a spotlight on the […]

    Free
  • Inner and Outer Space: Celestial Visions and Vibrations – 3 performance times!

    The Indianapolis Propylaeum - Carriage House 1410 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, United States

    Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions! Timed experience. Registration strongly encouraged. Enter an immersive installation where art and sound evoke the vastness of the universe. Set to a cosmic backdrop of large-scale oil paintings, experience the sounds of space through live gong and theremin performance. Reflect on your inner cosmos in this meditative […]

    Free
  • Storytelling is in our Nature

    Eugene and Marily Glick Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, United States

    ASL Interpretation provided by IU Indianapolis's American Sign Language/English Interpreting Program students Gather around a (fake!) campfire to hear true tales rooted in family, place, and culture. Hear stories from Lithuania, El Salvador, Ukraine, Greece, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, and more! Then, join a guided conversation exploring how storytelling shapes identity, preserves memory, and […]

    Free
  • The Nature of Belief: How Translation of Sacred Text Decides Meaning

    Arthur M Glick JCC - Laikin Auditorium 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Translation is never neutral, and it shapes more than words. In fact, it shapes the very nature of belief. Compare different English translations of sacred texts in small groups and how they have influenced understanding and belief across time, cultures, and communities. Participants will be challenged to rethink the meaning of well-known verses and how […]

    Free
  • Thin Spaces: Where Heaven Meets Earth

    Fort Harrison State Park 6000 N. Post Rd., Indianapolis, United States

    Free park admission – tell gate attendant you’re there for a Spirit & Place event. Walk through a peaceful urban park while reflecting on nature’s spiritual power. With pauses for poetry, scripture, and quiet conversation, this contemplative walk explores “thin spaces”—where heaven and earth feel especially close—and invites you to reconnect with self, spirit, and […]

    Free
  • Nature Journaling

    Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Rd., Anderson, United States

    Outdoor Experience – 3 opportunities at 3 unique venues! Registration required. Slow down, observe, and reconnect with nature, yourself, and others. In this guided exercise, you’ll explore the outdoors with a journal in hand, using words, pictures, and numbers to capture your experience and reflect on the wonders of the natural world. Anyone can journal! […]

    $7
  • Inner and Outer Space: Celestial Visions and Vibrations – 3 performance times!

    The Indianapolis Propylaeum - Carriage House 1410 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, United States

    Immersive Art & Sound Installation – multiple sessions! Timed experience. Registration strongly encouraged. Enter an immersive installation where art and sound evoke the vastness of the universe. Set to a cosmic backdrop of large-scale oil paintings, experience the sounds of space through live gong and theremin performance. Reflect on your inner cosmos in this meditative […]

    Free
  • Nature and the Transcendent in Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead

    Hussey-Mayfield Public Libary - Zionsville Branch 250 N. 5th St., Zionsville, United States

    "This is an interesting planet. It deserves all the attention you can give it." — Marilynne Robinson, Gilead This quote captures the heart of Gilead, Robinson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that invites us to behold the world with reverence and attention. In a time when speed and distraction dominate our days, Gilead offers a counter-testimony: that […]

    Free
  • Rooted and Resilient: Papermaking with Weeds

    Herron School of Art + Design 735 New York St., Indianapolis, United States

    Limited capacity. Registration required. Engage in a hands-on papermaking experience using recycled materials and weeds. Explore ideas of resilience, renewal, and natural beauty while creating your own handmade paper. This reflective workshop invites mindfulness, creativity, and connection to nature. Discover the overlooked beauty of weeds in a therapeutic papermaking workshop. Through conversation, reflection, and hands-on […]

    Free
  • Sacred Roots: FernGully and Earth’s Spiritual Stories

    KanKan Cinema and Brasserie 1258 Windsor St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Limited capacity. Registration required. Join us for a screening of FernGully: The Last Rainforest and an interfaith panel exploring how various faith traditions and spiritualist groups understand nature as sacred and interconnected. Enjoy nature-based crafts and sharing stories during an evening of film, faith, and reflection. Questions? Contact 317-268-5300 or kevin@indycic.org. Event Organizers: A partnership […]

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