Events
Family fun days, festivals, nature walks and so much more!
February 27
Tails to Trails
Explore Ox Bow County Park with your canine companion and kick off a new season of Tails to Trails. Signs will be placed along the path, so visitors can choose to walk at their own pace with their dogs or join the group for a naturalist-led walk. Water and doggy bags will be available. All dogs must be on a leash and controlled at all times.
February 27
Stories of Elkhart
In celebration of “Crossroads: Change in Rural America”, political scientist Dr. Chad Kinsella, Ball State University, will lead a lively discussion exploring Indiana’s rural, suburban and urban areas are and how opinions about political and social issues vary by place. Dr. Kinsella appears courtesy of the Indiana Humanities Speakers Bureau. Arrive early to visit the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America”.
February 29
Backyard Maple Sugaring
Tap into one of Indiana’s sweetest traditions and learn how to turn your backyard maple trees into “liquid gold.” In this hands-on workshop, visitors will learn art of making maple syrup—from picking the perfect tree down to techniques on simmering or “sugarin’” the sap to perfection. To sweeten the deal, pancakes, maple syrup, sausages, and drinks will be included in the program price. Starter supplies will also be available for purchase.
