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News & Updates from 10/2019

Nostalgic Naturalist

Blast From the Past

October 28, 2019

Excerpt from The Ripple Winter 1998/1999

40th Annual Photo Contest

Contest

October 25, 2019

Capture your favorite moments.

Elkhart County Trivia

Trivia

October 11, 2019

Test your Elkhart County knowledge

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Trout Hook-Ups. Which type of fisherman are you?

Trout Hook-Ups. Which type of fisherman are you?

Don't miss out on the fun!

Don't miss out on the fun!

That big green patch along the trail is not newly

That big green patch along the trail is not newly sprouted grass nor emerging spring ephemerals, but actually a patch of climacium, one of Indiana's over 200 moss species. Unlike most of our woodland plants, in the right habitat mosses can stay green year round, with some species even thriving through winter.

Belonging to the ancient group, Bryophytes mosses are drought tolerant. When their environment is too dry they will go into a dormant state. With enough moisture and temperatures above freezing mosses are able to photosynthesize, making for a refreshing green site along a winter hike.

The hunt begins at 5pm at Benton Spillway. Have f

The hunt begins at 5pm at Benton Spillway. Have fun!

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