Wild Hope for Salamanders

Eagle Creek Park
Earth Discovery Center
5901 Delong Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46254

Free and open to the public. 

There are a few remaining spots open for the 2 p.m. session. 

From the canals of Mexico City to the Blue River of southern Indiana, axolotls and hellbenders directly reflect the health of waterways all over the world. Both species have seen a major decline in the wild in recent years due to pollution, habitat loss and more. Join WFYI Live and Eagle Creek Park on Saturday, December 16 at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. to learn more about the conservation efforts to save these amphibians. 

This event will include a screening of the “Salamander of the Gods” episode of PBS NATURE’s WILD HOPE series and a viewing of the locally produced “Hellbender in the Blue” documentary. A talk with Eagle Creek’s naturalists about native salamanders and their conservation, a meet and greet with live salamanders and a live feeding demonstration will follow the film presentation. 

Pre-registration is required for this free event due to limited space. Event registrants receive a gate pass for the event and are encouraged to use time before and after the event to explore America's fourth-largest municipal park.

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