May 17 Friday
Every spring, the invasive plant garlic mustard emerges across our local nature preserves in large numbers. If left unchecked, this weed can change soil chemistry, overtake the forest's understory, and diminish the beautiful display of native ephemeral wildflowers. With your help, the forest understory will be filled with a diverse mix of plants that provide food and shelter to abundant wildlife.
For this yearโs effort, NICHES Land Trust will be hosting a series of garlic mustard pulling shifts at local nature preserves within a 10-50 minute drive of Lafayette. This is our organization's single biggest annual volunteer push; if we can manage to fill every volunteer shift it will provide over a thousand volunteer hours during a critically important stewardship window. Please check out our shift dates/locations and sign-up by clicking the link below.All volunteers who register for 2 or more pulling shifts before the end of March will receive this years 'War of the Weeds' T-shirt featuring our top secret garlic mustard pesto recipe on the back!
Sign up to Volunteer Here: https://bit.ly/2024waroftheweeds
May 18 Saturday
Come out and help us keep our community clean. Cleaning supplies will be available at Columbian Park Shelter by Tropicanoe Cove! We will provide trash bags, gloves, recycling bags and a FREE t-shirt (while supplies last)!Deadline for t-shirt size and supply order plus pre-registration is Friday, May 10.Anyone can participate. Churches, families, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, scouting groups, fraternities, sororities, literally ANYONE!Compete for the ๐พ๐ก๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฎ! The group that collects the most trash will have their name added to the Clean Sweep Trophy displayed at City Hall!Interested? Contact the Clerk's Office at (765) 807-1021 or email clerks@lafayette.in.gov*๐๐ช๐ด๐ค๐ญ๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ: ๐๐ข๐ค๐ฉ ๐ค๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฑ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ญ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ฑ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ด ๐ข๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ช๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฏ ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ฌ. ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐บ๐ฆ๐ต๐ต๐ฆ ๐ช๐ด ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด๐ช๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ข๐ฏ๐บ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ด๐ด ๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ซ๐ถ๐ณ๐บ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ฐ๐ค๐ค๐ถ๐ณ๐ด ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ข ๐ท๐ฐ๐ญ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ช๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ต๐ช๐ค๐ช๐ฑ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ข๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต.
The Wabash River Cycle Club is hosting its annual New Rider Callout for interested cyclists on Saturday, May 18th, from 10am to 2pm at Cumberland Park, South Shelter #1 in West Lafayette.
Donut (& fruit) social hour starts at 10am to meet fellow riders, and our ride leaders will help you choose the appropriate ride for your interest and cycling needs.
There are 4 different rides (varying from leisurely 3 mile trail rides to 1-2 hour rides through Tippecanoe county) leaving from the park at 11am and returning by 1pm for lunch, provided by the WRCC.
Please register at wrcc-in.org and invite friends & family to join us! As always this is a free event, we just request reservations to help determine how much food and drinks to provide.
Light and Lines by Robert Leavitt Robert Leaviittโs bold abstract paintings explore balance and harmony while embracing tension, depth, and complexity.
Come see this amazing show at Artistsโ Own Gallery, 518 Main Street, Lafayette from May 17 to July 13. The opening reception is May 17 from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Gallery Walk, downtown Lafayette.
All ages storytime. Come enjoy both new titles and old favorites! See the Heartland Odyssey sculpture.
Under the Sculpture
Event Type(s): Storytime
Age Group(s): Kids
Only 1 hour from most suburbsCOME ALONG ON OUR KAYAK TOURS AT THE #1 STATE PARK IN THE MIDWEST REGION WITH 18 CANYONS AND TOWERING ST PETERS SANDSTONE BLUFFSEvery Saturday/Sunday and Holidays 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm,1pm,2pmCOME WITH US & SEE WHAT HIKERS CANโT SEE!Looking for an unforgettable adventure that combines the thrill of kayaking with the stunning natural beauty of Starved Rock? Look no further than our guided kayak tour! With expert guides to lead the way, youโll paddle through pristine waters and marvel at breathtaking rock formations as you soak up the sights and sounds of one of Illinoisโ most beloved state parks. Whether youโre a seasoned kayaker or a first-time paddler, this tour is an experience you wonโt soon forget. So why wait? Book your spot now and get ready to discover the hidden gems of Starved Rock from a whole new perspective!This starved rock tour is not to be missed! Come see Towering St. Peterโs Sandstone Bluffs, soaring Bald Eagles, Pelicans and beautiful Lotus flowers. Our Tour guides will dazzle you with educational points about the area and entertaining tips. If you have been to this wonderful state park you know how beautiful it is. With its majestic St. Peters sandstone bluffs towering over the Illinois river to the canyons carved out deep along the shore line this state park has been consistently rated #1 in Illinois with over 3million visitors a year. For this kayak tour we will be kayaking for approx. 2 hours. The views from your kayak are amazing!Exploring Kayaking and Camping Adventures near ChicagoDiscover Premier Kayaking ExperiencesEmbark on an unforgettable kayaking adventure near Chicago with our high-quality single Perception Carolina 12ft & 14ft touring kayaks.Guided Kayak Tours for Enhanced ExplorationEnhance your kayaking experience with our guided kayak tours, available every Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. These tours offer comprehensive instruction and safety lessons before setting out on the water. Our knowledgeable guides lead small groups to explore the scenic beauty of Chicagoโs sandy shores, ensuring a memorable adventure for all participants.Flexible Kayak RentalsFor those seeking independent exploration, kayak rentals are available seven days a week from May 1st to Labor Day. Weekends April, Sept and Oct. Whether youโre a beginner or an experienced paddler, our fleet of kayaks caters to all skill levels, providing the perfect opportunity to discover the wonders of Chicago from a unique perspective.Immerse Yourself in Nature with CampingUnwind and recharge after your kayaking adventures with our waterfront camping options along the Illinois River, directly across from Starved Rock State Park. Choose from tent camping, pop-up camping, or tear-drop camping at our Starved Rock location, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscape.Seamless Integration of Kayaking and CampingExperience the perfect blend of outdoor activities by bringing your own kayak for use on the river. Our kayak-friendly campground ensures that campers can seamlessly transition from exploring the waterways to relaxing under the stars. Please note that all individuals launching from our locations must wear a PFD (life jacket).Accessible Day Trips for Non-CampersFor those interested in a day of kayaking without camping or renting equipment, our location offers convenient access with a $10 launch fee. Whether youโre a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to kayaking, our facilities provide everything you need for a memorable outdoor adventure near Chicago.
May 19 Sunday