Nature Play Day ~ June 16th
Nature Play Day ~ June 16th
Elkhart, IN
Our Nature Play Days are back again this summer! Join us every other Monday in June (beginning June 2nd) for activities for kids of all ages at these FREE drop-in programs. Participate in trail exploration, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and more while enjoying time outdoors. Activities are self-g…
Monday, June 16 2025
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Rain Barrel Kit Pickup Day
Rain Barrel Kit Pickup Day
Elkhart, IN
Looking to conserve water in your yard? Install a rain barrel to do just that! In partnership with Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District, the Elkhart Environmental Center is hosting a Rain Barrel Kit Pickup Day on Tuesday, June 3rd. Kits are $50 each (limit one per household) and must …
Tuesday, June 3 2025
12:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Birds, Bees, & Beyond: Building a Backyard Habitat
Birds, Bees, & Beyond: Building a Backyard Habitat
Elkhart, IN
Whether you live in a house with a big backyard or in a small apartment, there are simple steps you can take to help support local wildlife – and, in the process, the environment on a larger scale! Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Friday, March 28th at 6:00 PM to get ideas on how to t…
Friday, March 28 2025
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Getting Familiar with Nature: An Intro to Using Nature ID Apps
Getting Familiar with Nature: An Intro to Using Nature ID Apps
Elkhart, IN
Curious about the environment around you? Looking to learn a new skill? Attend our educational workshop, Getting Familiar with Nature: An Intro to Using Nature ID Apps, on Saturday, April 5th to get started with identifying the natural world! Participants will learn about some of the common apps us…
Saturday, April 5 2025
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Nature Play Day ~ June 30th
Nature Play Day ~ June 30th
Elkhart, IN
Our Nature Play Days are back again this summer! Join us every other Monday in June (beginning June 2nd) for activities for kids of all ages at these FREE drop-in programs. Participate in trail exploration, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and more while enjoying time outdoors. Activities are self-g…
Monday, June 30 2025
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop ~ Informational Session
Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop ~ Informational Session
Elkhart, IN
Join Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District at the EEC on Tuesday, May 27th for a Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Workshop! From 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, learn about how you can install and maintain both rain gardens and rain barrels in your own backyard to help conserve water. Registration is free…
Tuesday, May 27 2025
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop
Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop
Elkhart, IN
Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center for a brand new program this spring, our Hummingbird Yard Art Workshop! Attendees will learn all about our endearing migratory hummingbird species, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, during an informative presentation. Afterwards, guests will create a mosaic …
Wednesday, May 7 2025
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
Nature Play Day ~ June 2nd
Nature Play Day ~ June 2nd
Elkhart, IN
Our Nature Play Days are back again this summer! Join us every other Monday in June (beginning June 2nd) for activities for kids of all ages at these FREE drop-in programs. Participate in trail exploration, scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and more while enjoying time outdoors. Activities are self-g…
Monday, June 2 2025
10:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Recycled Oriole Feeder Workshop
Recycled Oriole Feeder Workshop
Elkhart, IN
Get your bird feeding station ready for spring at our Recycled Oriole Feeder Workshop! Join us at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Wednesday, April 9th for this returning program to learn all about the stunning oriole species that migrate to and through our area during the warmer months, get tip…
Wednesday, April 9 2025
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
Hummingbird Banding with Allen Chartier
Hummingbird Banding with Allen Chartier
Elkhart, IN
Join guest speaker Allen Chartier of the Great Lakes HummerNet at the EEC on Saturday, June 28th for a morning all about hummingbirds! During this program, Allen will discuss the HummerNet research project and how you can participate, provide hints on how to attract and feed hummingbirds at home, g…
Saturday, June 28 2025
8:30 AM
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11:30 AM