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Lilly Nature Center

Tourist attraction Nature preserve

Educational center offering environmental programs, natural history exhibits & a birdwatching area. People often mention area,


Address

1620 Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906, United States

Website

www.westlafayette.in.gov

Contact

+1 765-775-5172

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (96 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 1 to 5 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Grant L. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a gorgeous bog with awesome wildlife, beautiful wildflowers, and great scenery. Every time I'm here it makes me want to buy a professional camera! The nature center is informative and a nice place to rest, when it's open.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andrew H. 2 years ago on Google
    I haven’t actually been inside since the Lilly Nature Center was annexed by the City of West Lafayette and Mary Cutler was replaced, and I don’t really plan to do so on account of this shameful act. However, I do walk/bike along the path that runs right past it and I noticed this sign recently, presumably placed by someone associated with the center and surely with their knowledge. If you can’t tell, the area they’re encouraging people to enter and pick up branches from is absolutely infested with poison ivy. It’s completely irresponsible to place this sign here at all, let alone without any accompanying warning. This is a danger to the public.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivek M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Can get swampy but it's beautiful to walk . Most beautiful singing birds. In nature's lap
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve T. 11 months ago on Google
    The celery bog is a great place to walk. Not crowded and nice views. Clean restrooms. Saw a bunch of turtles.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 aylaeh c. 1 year ago on Google
    The nature center itself is always a great place to go and visit. They do have bird feed in their bird feeder this year so you get to see a lot of different types of birds coming up to the window. And there's also a list of birds that were recently seen in the area. Which is interesting to see. It's a good place for small children to learn more about the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gloria L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to go with your family. Its free and you can learn about history of celery bog, they have touchable displays. They have area kids can read, play and sit and see the birds. Kids cam play some toys and puppets show.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Randol L. 1 year ago on Google
    History and fun collide. Lots of neat hands on things for children of all ages,2-99. Has a learning center and a two way glass viewing observation room to watch the critters outside.

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 4 years ago on Google
    The celery bog has beautiful trails with picturesque views of the unique ecosystem. If you need a break after your hike, the Lilly Nature Center is a fantastic resource for learning more about this area’s wildlife. It has learning tools accessible to children, such as a puppet show, Legos, natural specimens they can touch, a microscope, games such as chess, markers and coloring pages, and much more. There is also a cozy area for bird and squirrel watching. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. My students always love coming to the center to explore and extend their learning. Thank you for all you do!

  • 4/5 Robyn S. 5 years ago on Google
    Informative on local natural history, lots of interesting workshops, and a great bird-viewing window with speakers to hear them. The grounds are great for short hikes and nature observation. I would love to see some live animal displays like some nature centers, but otherwise, it's a nice place to visit.

  • 5/5 Sonata C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to commune with nature. Vast outdoorsy place including some easy trails. Some trails take you next to the bog and you can see varieties of birds.

  • 4/5 H 5 months ago on Google
    Don't get your finger caught in the air crank. Beautiful place.


Call +1 765-775-5172 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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