Events
Family fun days, festivals, nature walks and so much more!
June 23
Who is the River?
The St. Joseph River is much more than the main channel that flows through the heart of Michiana. Join Dr. Katherine Barrett, Assistant Professor of Biology and Watershed Researcher from Holy Cross College of Notre Dame, to consider the connections that the land and water share, and the diverse stakeholders who have worked to understand the health of our river and its watershed.
June 25
Creatures of the Night: Coyotes
As night falls, the places we spend time outdoors can feel like a very different place. Familiar trails melt into shadows, and the daytime soundscape is replaced with things that go bump in the night as nocturnal creatures come out to play. Join the Elkhart County Parks as we lift night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of these creatures of the night, from spiders weaving webs to bats on the wing.
Join Urban Wildlife Biologist Jessica Merkling (IDNR) for a “Coyote Walk and Talk,” an engaging program that separates myth from fact about one of our most adaptable native animals. Learn about coyote natural history, behavior, and coexistence tips, then head onto the trail to look and listen for coyotes in their natural habitat. Perfect for anyone curious about the wild neighbors living right in our communities.
NOTE: Parking is VERY limited so we will meet at the Elkhart Historical Museum and carpool to the site 5 minutes away. Please plan travel time accordingly.
⚠️☔ This hike is weather-dependent. ➠ Check the event page for updates before heading out.
• 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧: Come prepared for a hike in uneven terrain.
• 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥: Bug spray and hiking shoes.
June 29
Nature Explorer Day Camp
Young nature explorers are invited to experience the forest, wetland, and prairie through games, shelter-building, swamp tromps, and LIVE animals! The camp is for three days, with each day exploring a different natural habitat with a fun mix of activities centered around that theme.
June 30
Nature Explorer Day Camp
Young nature explorers are invited to experience the forest, wetland, and prairie through games, shelter-building, swamp tromps, and LIVE animals! The camp is for three days, with each day exploring a different natural habitat with a fun mix of activities centered around that theme.
June 30
The Miami Origin Story
Dive into Indigenous history with Logan York, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. Logan will share the Miami’s very first story and talk about its significance to Miami people today, including the role water plays in Miami culture. The program will take place at Island Park in Elkhart, an important site in early Miami history and confluence point of the St. Joseph and Elkhart Rivers.
