# Black Walnut Cracking at Garfield Park Conservatory

> Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Indy Parks — Garfield Park Conservatory
- Official page: https://www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org/programsevents
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Part two of the conservatory's walnut foraging program: drop by to crack cured black walnuts with a specially made walnut cracker. Free, all ages, no registration needed.

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