EnviroFest 2024
EnviroFest 2024
Elkhart, IN
Joins us for the Elkhart Environmental Center's 27th EnviroFest event! Brought to you by Elkhart Parks & Recreation, and WVPE, EnviroFest will feature food vendors, environmental booths, silent auction, live music, kids' area and entertainment, beer & wine garden, and more! Tickets are $5 per famil…
Saturday, August 10 2024
3:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Pollinator Promenade 2024
Pollinator Promenade 2024
Elkhart, IN
Join our fun "run" for the pollinators! Enjoy a couple good-spirited competitions, some games, booths, snacks, and fun facts about our local pollinator population. You can register for as many or as few "races" as you'd like. Or you can register for none of the races and just come to enjoy the bo…
Saturday, July 13 2024
10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Nature Play Day ~ June 18th
Nature Play Day ~ June 18th
Elkhart, IN
PROGRAM UPDATE: This program has been postponed to Monday, June 24th from 10 AM - 12 PM due to the excessive heat expected this week. Join us once again this summer for our returning Nature Play Days at the Elkhart Environmental Center! Kids of all ages can enjoy nature crafts, trail explorati…
Tuesday, June 18 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Fall Foraging
Fall Foraging
Elkhart, IN
We are back with another foraging program! Join us for an introductory and educational workshop on getting started in the world of foraging. Learn how to identify some local, seasonal forageable plants inside the cabin before going on a guided hike. You might event get to try some foraged foods! E…
Saturday, October 5 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
Elkhart, IN
Learn about the lives of raptors at our Birds of Prey program on Friday, July 26th at the Elkhart Environmental Center! Meet LIVE birds from Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center and discover what makes these creatures such fierce and fascinating predators. After the presentation, get the chanc…
Friday, July 26 2024
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Hoosier Riverwatch Workshop
Hoosier Riverwatch Workshop
Elkhart, IN
Want to learn more about the health of our local rivers and streams? Looking for ways to get involved with citizen science? Then, sign up to get trained as a Hoosier Riverwatch volunteer in this workshop! Hoosier Riverwatch is a volunteer stream monitoring program. Discover hands-on methods for te…
Friday, September 27 2024
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Monarch Tagging & Migration
Monarch Tagging & Migration
Elkhart, IN
Jackie Taylor of Kelleys Island Schools Field Station will be joining us once again this fall for our annual monarch program! Learn all about these beautiful butterflies, including how and when they engage in the critical journey of migration, and get the opportunity to help tag butterflies as they…
Saturday, September 21 2024
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
DIY Beeswax Wrap Workshop
DIY Beeswax Wrap Workshop
Elkhart, IN
What’s a beeswax wrap and why is it good for the planet? Find out at our DIY Beeswax Wrap Workshop at the Elkhart Environmental Center on Thursday, July 18th! Participants will make their own reusable wrap and get tips on how to reduce food waste at home. All materials for the wrap will be provided…
Thursday, July 18 2024
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
Nature Play Day ~ June 24th
Nature Play Day ~ June 24th
Elkhart, IN
*This program was originally scheduled for June 18th but has been postponed to June 24th due to excessive heat* Join us once again this summer for our returning Nature Play Days at the Elkhart Environmental Center! Kids of all ages can enjoy nature crafts, trail exploration activities, time outdoo…
Monday, June 24 2024
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Bird Walk at the EEC
Bird Walk at the EEC
Elkhart, IN
Take a trek with staff and fellow birders to discover the wealth of bird life that calls Indiana home!Whether you are just getting started with birding or are an expert birder, all are welcome in this informal hike to look for birds around the EEC. Please wear good shoes to walk in and bring binocu…
Wednesday, July 24 2024
8:00 AM
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10:00 AM