Events

Trail Trekkers: Clay Pots

November 17 at 1:30 PM

Join a naturalist to learn how to make your own pot from clay. Participants will also discover the history of how some Native Americans used pottery to store their belongings.

Hiking Club Awards Night

November 18 at 6:00 PM

Members of the Elkhart County Parks Hiking Club are invited to celebrate the 2025 season with an evening sharing snacks, stories, and awards at this annual wrap-up party. Attendance awards will be presented to members and hiking stick medallions will be available to those in attendance.

Curiosity Club: Harvest

November 19 at 10:00 AM

Tap into your preschooler’s natural curiosity as we find out how people have celebrated the harvest through history. Join in the fun and learning with a physical activity, story, craft, and snack.

Yoga in the Museum

November 20 at 6:00 PM

Flow with history during this all-levels guided yoga class. Certified teacher Amanda of Innate Yoga will lead us through an empowering practice in the Museum’s gallery space. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats and water bottles. A limited number of mats will be available for use.

Mushing 101

November 22 at 1:00 PM

Heartland Mushers Association Inc. is partnering with Elkhart County Parks once again to offer a two-hour crash course on dog mushing. Dog owners are invited to bring their canine companions and see if they have what it takes to mush through a series of dryland training techniques and try their hand on a temporary dryland trail. Dogs must be at least 15 pounds to participate.

Meet at Benton Dam Parking Lot in River Preserve County Park, located one mile south of U.S. 33 on C.R. 31. in Goshen (Directions Here).