ECI: Slingshot Opportunities

All events are FREE with lunch provided: supported by the National Geographic Society’s Slingshot Challenge.

  • Explore the culture, environment and  history of Indonesia through food, music and a tempeh (protein rich soy product) making workshop with Mayasari Indonesian restaurant in Greensburg, In.

    Transportation from Indianapolis provided.

  • Bring your family and friends to the Indiana Pacers STEM Fest presented by Lilly. Discover STEM through hands-on activities with local Indiana corporations, universities, and non-profit organizations. Get a glimpse into how the Indiana Pacers use STEM in Sports.

    Those that register and attend receive up to 4 tickets to Pacers vs Jazz game on February 3rd

  • Since its inaugural year in 2024, MCCOY's Youth Day at the Statehouse has brought together young people from across Indiana to witness the Indiana General Assembly in action and speak up for the issues that matter most to them.

    Transportation support available

  • Every year, thousands of migratory birds descend on Goose Pond, a unique rehabilitated marshland in Greene County. We’ll try to catch a glimpse of sandhill cranes and flocks of snow geese in their natural habitat (binoculars provided!). On our drive back, we’ll tour Wildcare Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Bloomington and meet sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals alongside their caretakers. 

    Lunch and transportation from Indianapolis provided.

  • Fill your cup while you fill a trash bag and have fun with friends while you’re at it. The Great Indy Clean Up is a community wide litter pick-up organized by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful.

    Lunch provided

  • Innovative Hoosier students are invited to get involved in becoming the solution to global climate issues. Students can submit science challenge projects on a range of topics including aquaculture, vermiculture, composting, social awareness, urban farming, alternative energy and recycling initiatives in their schools and communities. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the schools of the winning students to assist in continuing eco-science-related work! 

    https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/eco-science-challenge/

Program Information

Earth Charter Indiana is excited to provide enrichment events for Indiana youth ages 13-18 and their families. These hands-on experiences are carefully crafted to inspire project ideas for the National Geographic' Society’s Slingshot Challenge and/or Indiana Eco Science Challenge. Attendees will meet with community members, scientists, historians, storytellers, artists and elders of all ages and experiences. Taking a truly intergenerational approach. 

The Slingshot Challenge provides a video platform for youth to voice their ideas about the future of conservation work. If you are between the ages of 13 to 18 years old and passionate about saving our planet, or are an educator looking for ways to engage students with impactful storytelling and environmental action, check out our field trips and mentorship opportunities sponsored by the National Geographic Society!

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Sneak peak at events to come

  • Come to the Riverside stretch of Indianapolis’ Central Canal, originally constructed for transportation, but now the local source of our drinking water. We will learn about the history of the Canal and its surrounding communities, its connection to Fall Creek, White River, and other local bodies of water, and how our water is treated and transported to us. This will include a brief overview of the recently completed Dig Indy tunnel project.

  • Learn about the indigenous and multicultural history of the Pleasant Run watershed before heading out for a cleanup of the area, then rejoining for a delicious lunch. To make things more fun and educational, volunteers at the cleanup can participate in an optional scavenger hunt for a prize.