Wild Ones, Gibson Woods Chapter Business Meetings are held via Zoom
on the first or second Wednesday evening of each month (unless otherwise noted).
Educational Presentations are at 10:00 a.m. the first Saturday of the Month
(unless otherwise noted).
Typically held at Gibson Woods Environmental Awareness Center
6201 Parrish Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323.
Phone 219-844-3188
PLEASE NOTE – Zoom registrations and In-Person R.S.V.Ps are required for all events
- Please check the calendar prior to an event for any changes/updates.
- All Presentations are FREE OF CHARGE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- Memberships are encouraged as they are vital to furthering Wild One’s Mission
Dragonflies of Lake County, IN
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Gibson Woods – 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond IN
What is a dragonfly and are there different kinds of dragonflies? This program will answer these questions and more. Come and find out how many different types of dragonflies can be found at the Lake County Parks in Indiana.
Loyce Fandrei has been a part-time employee with Lake County Parks and Recreation for 10 years and is a retired Biology Teacher. She loves dragonflies and has traveled around Lake County searching for the variety of species that can be found in our area.
Please RSVP if you’d like to attend any portion of this day’s activities in person.
Members who want to attend the Member Meeting via Zoom, please register below.
November Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Members Only – Via Zoom
Election Nominations due! Other subjects TBD
December Open House
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Gibson Woods – 6201 Parrish Ave, Hammond IN
Book Sale: We have many educational books available — Come out on December 7th to do some Holiday shopping for the nature lovers on your list. Or pick up a book or two for yourself to help get you through the long winter! Most of our books are already discounted, and Wild Ones members can take advantage of a discount off that discounted price!
Ornaments using natural materials: We invite you to collect & share items from nature that you’ve found. Stay awhile & make your ornament at the open house to take home. Or we will provide paper bags so you can take a little of this & that to create your own natural ornament at home. Start looking for interesting natural items now & make sure to bring them to share!
Native Seed Swap: Bring in some of your native plant seeds to swap with others at our December meeting. Please label what you have. You don’t need to clean & package what you have (unless you want to). We will supply bags & markers so we can all share! Winter sowing is a great way to get started on a new garden project!
Potluck: Feel free to bring your favorite tasty snacks or holiday cookies to share with attendees – and make sure to bring your appetite! Coffee & water will be supplied.
You don’t need to be a member to attend this event, but please click the RSVP button below to let us know you’re coming!
December Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Members Only – Via Zoom
Chapter Officer & Board Elections! Other subjects TBD