Events
Family fun days, festivals, nature walks and so much more!
January 24
Museum Matinee: CG Conn
Can’t attend our museum programs in the evening? Now you can enjoy programs right before lunch! This first program will feature the life of CG Conn. Learn about his major accomplishments, which include the growth of his band instrument factory – the first major industry in Elkhart.
January 25
Beginning Beekeeping
–THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT– Steve Lesniak of Peace Bees, LLC has partnered with Elkhart County Parks to offer a special Beginning Beekeeping course. What is normally three sessions will bee combined into one highly educational day! This program is aligned with the traditional beekeeping calendar, so upon completion of the course participants will have the time and know-how to begin beekeeping for the coming season. Participants will leave with expert guidance, handouts, and a copy of The New Starting Right With Bees. Lunch included.
January 25
Outdoor Warrior Series: Drive
Do you know what to do if you get a flat tire in the middle of nowhere? Or you left those headlights on and your battery dies? Or get stuck in a snowbank? Join parks staff and gear up for winter with our first Outdoor Warrior Workshop – all about cold-weather car care. Topics and live demos will cover how to change a tire, jumpstart a car, and navigate through winter conditions. Drivers will also learn about local resources and essential supplies/tools to keep on hand this winter.
