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Create a Birdfeeder Buffet

Tips

December 19, 2018

Five foods your backyard birds will love.

39th Annual Photo Contest

Contest

December 6, 2018

Give us your best shot!

How to Be An Epic Explorer

Explore Nature

June 28, 2018

Discover what it takes to be an Epic Explorer!

Hike your heart out!

Hiking

April 9, 2018

Elkhart County has some phenomenal trails, but how to pick? Here are six of our personal favorites.

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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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