Posts Tagged ‘Animals’
Things That Go Bump in the Night: Nocturnal Animals at Conner Prairie
Indiana’s Nighttime Visitors to the Prairie The scurry of small feet, the sound of almost-silent wings sailing by, and eyes that reflect back from the bushes. These are the signs of night-life on the Prairie that I often catch glimpses of after the rest of the grounds have fallen silent. Conner Prairie—and Indiana—is home to…
Read More2021 International Heritage Breeds Week at Conner Prairie
International Heritage Breeds Week: May 16th – 22nd International Heritage Breeds Week is upon us (May 16th-22nd) and I know the Agriculture (Ag) staff and I are excited about all of the extra programs we have developed to allow our guests to dive deeper into our heritage breeds at Conner Prairie. This week, we invite…
Read MoreA Passion for Animal Preservation
When people ask me what I do for a living, I sometimes struggle to explain. Saying, “I manage the livestock and agriculture experiences at Conner Prairie,” just feels lacking because what my team does here at Conner Prairie is so much more than can be summed up in a simple sentence. When people find out…
Read MoreSpend Your Spring Break Exploring at Conner Prairie
Spend your spring break exploring
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: All About Oxen
Join Conner Prairie’s agriculture staff to learn about the history, selection, training, and care of these magnificent draft animals.
Read MoreChildren’s Entertainment Series
Come to the Treetop Outpost Amphitheater, and get up close and personal with some unique creatures! Learn about and see live animals as Hedgehog Hannah comes to visit Conner Prairie. Experience eight different animals for yourself as we talk conservation, creature features, and more. After the show head on out to our own Animal Encounters…
Read MoreChildren’s Entertainment Series
Get up close, learn about and engage with animals as Hedgehog Hanna comes to visit Conner Prairie!
Read MoreDairy Goats & Soft Cheese
Prepare yourself for a “nanny to nummy” experience as you learn how to prepare some soft cheeses.
Read MoreChildren’s Entertainment Series
Get up close, learn about and engage with animals as Hedgehog Hanna comes to visit Conner Prairie!
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Raising Sheep and Goats
Join Conner Prairie’s Ag Staff as we discuss everything you need to know about sheep and goats, including breeds, handling, basic care, nutrition, housing, and reproduction.
Read MoreMemory Café – Cancelled
Memory Café will not take place in April. As a public health precaution, the Conner Prairie is postponing or canceling all public events, programming and gatherings through end of April. We appreciate your understanding.
Read MorePrairie Pursuits: Shearing to Spinning – Cancelled
Prairie Pursuits classes will not take place in April. As a public health precaution, the Conner Prairie is postponing or canceling all public events, programming and gatherings through end of April. We appreciate your understanding.
Read MoreEaster Eggstravaganza – Cancelled
Easter Eggstravaganza will not take place on April 11. As a public health precaution, the Conner Prairie is postponing or canceling all public events, programming and gatherings through April 13. We appreciate your understanding.
Read MoreMemory Café – Cancelled
COVID-19 and the current concerns of community spread have raised novel issues for us and many other businesses. Due to safety concerns, Conner Prairie is cancelling all Memory Café experiences for the remainder of March 2020.
Read MoreOutdoor Excursions – Animals that Jump
Upcoming Themes: February 29 – Leap Year (Animals that Jump) March 21 – Blooms and Bugs
Read MoreOutdoor Excursions – Birds!
Come bird watching with us and learn something new about our feathered friends! We will go outside and identify different birds and learn about their unique calls. Afterwards we will come back inside to warm up and do a bird themed craft.
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