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MilkweedThe Marian University Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab is open to the public dawn to dusk seven days a week. Visitors are welcome to hike the 3+ miles of trails in and among the wetlands and riparian forests. Trails are dotted with map signs as well as informational signs describing the interesting and unique human and natural history of the site.

 

 

 

Tip: Learn more about a location in the EcoLab by scanning the QR codes on map signs.

Where to Park? See the map, below. Park at the Velodrome Parking, use the crosswalk to the orange pedestrian path along Cold Spring Road, and enter around the EcoLab gate, using the “trail entrance” on the map.

Ecolab Map

Ecolab Map

TRAIL RULES

  • The EcoLab is free to the public and open every day from dawn until dusk.
  • All dogs must be kept on a leash and attended at all times. Please clean up after your dog!
  • No biking is allowed in the EcoLab.
  • Please carry out any trash that you bring into the EcoLab. 
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3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
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