IUPUI

Explore the design of Indianapolis by stepping outside and enjoying bike rides, walking tours, a self-guided driving tour, exhibits, and public dialogue that showcase the artistry and spirit of the historic Indianapolis Park & Boulevard System, masterfully designed by George Kessler. Learn the history of conservation and explore landscape architecture, engineered structures such as bridges and floodwalls, and more, in featured parks/venues. Guiding you through the system is a bevy of knowledgeable professionals including Chris Baas, associate professor of landscape architecture, Ball State University; Don Colvin, deputy director of IndyParks; Don Miller, leader of the Land Stewardship Section, IndyParks, among others. Presented by the Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation; Friends of Garfield Park; Max Kade German-American Center, IU School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI; and Near Eastside Community Organization (NESCO). Questions? Call 317-327-7041or e-mail cpjones@indygov.org.

Multiple locations:

•General Information

•9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.—"The Green Lungs of the City; 100 Years of Conservation Efforts"

Bike ride, led by Don Miller - meet at Boulevard Station on the Monon at 38th St., 1050 East 38th St.

(parking access via west alley); bring bike, water

•1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.—Walking tours (choose one)

1. "Gotta Have Plants"

Pleasant Run, led by JoEllen Meyers Sharp - meet at Garfield Park, Conservatory

2. "A Run Runs Through It"

Pogues Run, led by Tessie Lloyd-Jones, Tracy Heaton, and Joan Hostetler - meet at

Woodruff Place Town Hall, 735 Woodruff Place East Drive

3. "Beautiful Infrastructure and Buildings"

Fall Creek, led by Tina Jones - meet at Marott Apartments,

2625 N. Meridian Street, enter through the main door and meet in the lobby

4. "George Kessler & The Design of the Ideal American City"

White River, led by Chris Baas - meet at former IndyParks Headquarters, 1426 W. 29th St.

5. "Sound Mind: The Importance of Nature and Its Setting to Mental Health"

Big Eagle Creek, led by Paul Diebold - meet at Central State's Indiana Medical History Museum,

3045 W. Vermont St.

•6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.—"I Love My Parks"

Participant dialogue, moderated by Don Colvin, to share the day's experiences:

Athenaeum Downstairs Ballroom

401 East Michigan Street

Food and drink available for purchase.