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Home » About » Master Plan Survey

Master Plan Survey

We need your input! The Elkhart County Parks is seeking input for the Five Year Master Plan. Whether you visit parks and facilities or not, your voice is important!

Community Survey [ English ] Encuesta Comunitaria [ español ]

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Excited to have Michiana Disc Dogs join us for a d Excited to have Michiana Disc Dogs join us for a demo during Dogapalooza on Saturday at 1pm. Jen & Fritz will show us some of the skills they play around with in their Northern Indiana toss & fetch league. All the event details here - https://elkhartcountyparks.org/events/dogapalooza-5-10-25/
Excited to have The Dawg Band joining us at Dogapa Excited to have The Dawg Band joining us at Dogapalooza on Saturday. Don't miss their acoustic rockin' tunes 12-3pm at Ox Bow County Park. All the Dogapalooza details here - https://elkhartcountyparks.org/events/dogapalooza-5-10-25/
🌳✨ Celebrating Henry David Thoreau: Nature's 🌳✨ Celebrating Henry David Thoreau: Nature's Philosopher! ✨🌳 Today, we pay tribute to the influential thinker and writer Henry David Thoreau, whose love for nature and belief in simple living have inspired generations of environmentalists and philosophers alike. 🌿📖 Thoreau is best known for his iconic work, *Walden*, in which he recounts his experiences living in a cabin near Walden Pond in Massachusetts. Through his reflections on nature, solitude, and self-reliance, he encourages us to reconnect with the natural world and evaluate the complexities of modern life. His ideas about simplicity and living deliberately remain relevant, reminding us of the profound beauty found in the everyday surroundings. 🌼🏞️ A passionate advocate for civil disobedience, Thoreau's essay "Civil Disobedience" has inspired social movements worldwide, emphasizing the importance of individual conscience and moral action in the face of injustice. His life and writings continue to resonate with many who seek to live more authentically and harmoniously with nature. Join us in celebrating Henry David Thoreau's enduring legacy of environmentalism and thoughtful living! To learn more about his life and work, visit: https://www.nps.gov/places/walden-pond-in-the-walden-pond-state-reservation.htm #HenryDavidThoreau #NaturePhilosopher #Walden #Simplicity 🌱🦋 Photo by Erik Granlund - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=134547325
This Thursday begins our Creatures of the Night se This Thursday begins our Creatures of the Night series! Join a naturalist for a swampy walk into the world of aquatic insects (and a few amphibians, if you're lucky). Meet at Lookout Shelter in Bonneyville Mill County Park, from 7:30-9:00pm. Wear boots or old shoes that can get muddy!
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Upcoming Events
Dogapalooza
5.10.2025 @ 11:00 AM Ox Bow
Women Artists Exhibit Opening
5.10.2025 @ 1:00 PM Elkhart County Historical Museum
Wild Edibles
5.11.2025 @ 2:00 PM Ox Bow
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