Bicycle Bonanza
Bicycle Bonanza
Elkhart, IN
Join Elkhart County Parks for a family-friendly bike ride from Ox Bow Park to the Elkhart Environmental Center (EEC) and back! The group will take a break at the EEC for snacks, guided hikes, and more! Bike ride starts at 6:00 PM.
Friday, May 20 2022
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM
Environmental Book Exchange
Environmental Book Exchange
Elkhart, IN
The Elkhart Environmental Center and the Elkhart Public Library are partnering to bring community members together with an environmental book exchange! Join us at the EEC on Saturday, April 23rd anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM for an open house-style eco-book swap where you can pick up secondhand b…
Saturday, April 23 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Recycled Bird Feeder Workshop
Recycled Bird Feeder Workshop
Elkhart, IN
Bring kids to our pavilion on Friday to create a bird feeder out of recycled materials! The cost of this program is $1 per person and advance registration is required. Registration must be completed Thursday, May 12th in order to attend. *This activity involves peanut butter
Friday, May 13 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Seed Bomb Workshop
Seed Bomb Workshop
Elkhart, IN
Get ready for Mother’s Day by coming out to the EEC on Saturday, May 7th for a DIY seed bomb workshop! Visitors can stop by anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM to create native wildflower seed bombs for moms, grandmas, and other special people in their lives while learning about the importance of nativ…
Saturday, May 7 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Nature Play Days
Nature Play Days
Elkhart, IN
Bring the kids out to the EEC on Tuesday, June 7th and Friday, June 10th for some fun and FREE nature play! As part of the Indiana Children and Nature Network’s Nature Play Days campaign, we will be offering both guided and self-led nature activities to encourage kids to get outdoors and enjoy time…
Tue, Jun 7 2022
10:00 AM
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Fri, Jun 10 2022
11:30 AM
Recycled Father's Day Card Program
Recycled Father's Day Card Program
Elkhart, IN
Come out to the EEC on Saturday, June 18th anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM to make a card for loved ones with recycled materials! Discover what interesting and creative cards you can create with old cardboard, scrap paper, buttons, used holiday ribbons, and more while learning about the importance …
Saturday, June 18 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt
Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt
Elkhart, IN
Welcome the spring season back with a fun scavenger hunt at the EEC on Tuesday, May 17th! Stop by anytime between 2 PM and 5 PM to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet from our Visitors’ Cabin and search our trails for singing birds, emerging wildflowers, budding trees, and more. This event is free and …
Tuesday, May 17 2022
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Migratory Bird Hike
Migratory Bird Hike
Elkhart, IN
Join us on Tuesday, May 10th for a birding hike around the EEC! Learn about migratory species that visit our area and what the migration process entails for our feathered friends. On a hike led by the South Bend Elkhart Audubon Society, see what species you can spot visiting the EEC! Field guide p…
Tuesday, May 10 2022
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
Elkhart, IN
Join us at the EEC on Saturday, May 28th for our Gardening for Wildlife Workshop! Learn how to design your yard and landscaping in ways that will benefit local wildlife from guest speaker Aaron Stump of the Indiana Wildlife Federation. After an information-filled presentation, put your new knowledg…
Saturday, May 28 2022
12:30 PM
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3:00 PM
Oriole Feeder Workshop
Oriole Feeder Workshop
Elkhart, IN
Join us at the EEC on Thursday, May 5th at 5:30 PM for our family-friendly Oriole Feeder Workshop! Attendees will put together their very own feeder using a simple kit and learn about the orioles that migrate through our area each spring and fall. All materials and tools will be provided. The cost…
Thursday, May 5 2022
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM