News & Events

Community Gardens of Indiana County

10:00 am

455 Hamill Road, Indiana PA 15701

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Join Marie Olson from Indiana and Misty Hunt from Homer City for an inspiring look at the flourishing community gardens across Indiana County! Discover what’s sprouting this season - from new garden projects to creative collaborations that bring neighbors together. Learn how you can dig in, whether by volunteering, joining events, or renting your own garden plot. Come get your hands in the soil and be part of a growing movement that’s nourishing both community and connection!

Working Lands Forum

6:00 pm

435 Hamill Road Indiana PA 15701

Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Indiana County Working Lands Forum brings together farmers, landowners, conservation partners, and community members to discuss the most important agriculture and natural resource issues facing Indiana County. Input gathered during the forum helps guide local conservation priorities and informs programs delivered through partnerships with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Indiana County Conservation District.

Tiny Terrariums

5:00 pm

435 Hamill Road, Indiana PA 15701

Friday, May 22, 2026

Join the Indiana County Conservation District for a hands-on, family-friendly program where participants will build their own closed terrarium and explore the basics of ecosystems! During this interactive session, participants will learn how living and nonliving components, such as plants, soil, water, and air, work together to create a balanced ecosystem. As we assemble our terrariums, we’ll discuss concepts like the water cycle, energy flow, and how ecosystems can recycle resources within a closed system. Each participant will take home their completed terrarium to observe how it continues to change over time. This program is designed for ages 5 and up and encourages curiosity, creativity, and environmental learning through hands-on exploration. All materials will be provided, but space is limited to 15 participants due to material availability. This activity is ideal for children, families, and anyone interested in learning more about ecosystems in a fun and accessible way. Parents/guardians must accompany their children.

Shellebrating Reptiles

5:00 pm

435 Hamill Road, Indiana PA 15701

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Blake Mauthe- Join us for an interactive adventure as we Shellebrate some of nature’s coolest, cold-blooded creatures! This hands-on program lets participants get up close with live reptiles—from snakes to turtles—while learning about their unique adaptations, habitats, and the important roles they play in our local ecosystems. Recommended for ages 5 and up.