CDPL’s Nature Series

Presented by Stephanie Morrissette

CDPL’s resident nature expert Stephanie Morrissette guides viewers through interesting nature facts in this almost-monthly series. Tune in to learn about the plants and animals local to Indiana!

Previous programs

Sedimentary Rocks of Indiana | February 2022

Join nature expert Steph Morrisette as she teaches us about the wonders of ~sedimentary rocks.~

Geology: Minerals | August 2021

Geology: Introduction to minerals, methods of mineral identification, and examples of minerals mined in Indiana.

Bluebirds 101 | July 2021

Learn about everybody’s favorite bird, the bluebird!

FBI: Fungus, Bacteria & Invertebrates | July 2021

Get the down & dirty on our decomposers in this program on those organisms that make you say “Ew!”

Common Bees of Indiana | June 2021

Learn to identify common bees of Indiana, without fear! If you love our pollinators and are curious to learn which bees make honey and what bees sting, we can be more educated and respectful of bees.

Plant Folklore | May 2021

Learn about the native plants of Indiana!

A History of Kites | April 2021

Curious about Kites? Learn a lot about these historical and cultural kites and how we have the colorful kinds we have today!

Sandhill Cranes | March 2021

Join us to learn about these fascinating birds, their migratory routes, and general life information.

Bald Eagles | February 2021

Join us for this program on birding tips, tricks, & locations to spot MoCo’s very own bald eagles!

Tree ID 102 | November 2020

Learn trees in all seasons by bark, branch, and bud. Everything but the leaves please!

Owls of Indiana | October 2020

Whooo loves owls? Learn about owls of Indiana in this exploratory program on different owls in our state. You’ll learn:

  • why owls are so silent (but not so scary)
  • what their nightly (or daily) habits are
  • when & where they raise their young
  • what owls you might be hearing in the dark (owl sounds included)

Monarch Migration | September 2020

Join us to learn how the Monarch got its name and what makes it so incredible! You’ll discover the science of how these butterflies endure the generational migration each year, and how we can do our part to encourage Monarchs to keep visiting our milkweed. Nature expert Stephanie M. will also talk about doing our part as Citizen Scientists to observe and share information on the importance of this threatened butterfly.

Tree ID 101 | August 2020

Join us for this online presentation to learn a *tree-mendous* amount of info on common Indiana trees from resident nature-expert Stephanie Morrissette! This class will prepare you to start identifying:  Leaves • Flowers • Bark • Twigs • Buds • Branches • Fruits • Nuts • & Cones! AND it will also prepare you for Tree I.D. 102, coming soon to CDPL.

Morel Mushroom Madness

SHARPEN YOUR MUSHROOM HUNTING SKILLS! In this video you’ll learn about:

  • Types of Morels
  • Identification
  • When, where, & what Environmental clues to search for
  • **Most importantly-how to eat them!**