Events

Summer Urban Hike Series [Cross-Posted from ETC]

SAT, JUN 20 · 9 AM – 11 AM CDT

Howell Wetlands

Evansville, Indiana

Our friends at the Evansville Trails Coalition are hosting an Urban Hike at Howell Wetlands! Let's show our support and join them for a morning on the boardwalks!

JUN

Casual Paddle at Hovey Lake

SUN, JUN 21 · 2 PM – 5 PM CDT

Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area

Mount Vernon, Indiana

Enjoy stunning views on a beautiful oxbow lake. Once part of the Ohio River, Hovey Lake features cypress trees rising from the water and provides a haven for numerous waterfowl. Spend an afternoon exploring its calm waters and towering cypress trees, soaking in the serene natural beauty.

JUN

Moonlight Nature Walk at the New Harmony Firefly Festival

SAT, JUN 27 · 7 PM – 9 PM CDT

Atheneum, Historic New Harmony

New Harmony, Indiana

Join the Co-op on a nature walk on the Jane Blaffer & Kenneth Dale Owen Heritage Trails during New Harmony's Firefly Festival.

JUL

Underground Excursion

SUN, JUL 19 · 6:45 AM – 8 PM CDT

Harrison-Crawford State Forest

Indiana

It's time for our annual joint venture with the Evansville Metropolitan Grotto to go spelunking. No experience is necessary, but some equipment will be required, along with a sense of adventure!

JUL

Pack A Dam Lock 2026 [Paddle Perry]

SAT, JUL 25 · 8 AM – 1 PM CDT

Cannelton Locks and Dam

Cannelton, Indiana

This event is hosted by Paddle Perry. Full event details are on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pack-a-dam-lock-padl-2026-tickets-1983466973110

AUG

Cave Capers 73

THU, AUG 20 · 12 PM → SUN, AUG 23 · 12 PM EDT

Camp Rivervale

Mitchell, Indiana

Cave enthusiasts gather from across the country each year to attend Indiana's signature caving event. Come join the Co-op for another epic weekend of caving!

SEP

Mitchell Weekend (Turkey Run, Shades, Raccoon)

FRI, SEP 11 · 2 PM → SUN, SEP 13 · 6 PM CDT

Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area

Rockville, Indiana

Mitchell, Indiana boasts two of Indiana's best parks. Sandstone canyons, bluffs, and deep ravines along the Sugar Creek make Turkey Run and Shades State park a winning combination this weekend. We'll camp two nights at nearby Racoon SRA, just 30 minutes from each park.

OCT

Fall Camping Trip

SAT, OCT 10 · 10 AM → SAT, OCT 17 · 6 PM CDT

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

West Virginia

Details TBD. This will be our 'big trip' for 2026. We haven't finalized the dates, but we know it will be sometime in this span of 8 days, to coincide with EVSC and Owensboro School's fall breaks.

NOV

#OptOutside (Choose Your Own Adventure)

FRI, NOV 27 · 12 PM → SUN, NOV 29 · 4 PM CST

Lake Celina

St. Croix, Indiana

Please comment on what you want to do the day after Thanksgiving