Events
Family fun days, festivals, nature walks and so much more!
July 26
Sweet Cycle Ride
What could be better than a nice summer ride with friends, family, and delicious ice cream? Riders will begin at Ox Bow County Park and will follow the Maple Heart Trail to the Chief Ice Cream shop for a cool, refreshing treat on us. Cyclists will return to Ox Bow giving riders a total of 10 sweet cycling miles.
July 31
History Bike Hike
Pedal into Elkhart County’s past on this guided historical biking tour. Learn about the history of Middlebury, the RV industry, the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail itself, and more! We’ll set off from Krider World’s Fair Garden in Middlebury. The turn-around point of this 9-mile roundtrip tour will be Mooey’s Ice Cream Shop – bring your sweet tooth and some extra cash!
𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥: Helmet & Water Bottle
July 31
Creatures of the Night: Bats
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.
In July — Join us as we gather in amazement to observe bats fly about on their evening dinner run. Participants will learn about the different species of bats found locally, why Indiana’s most common bat is now state endangered, and myths about the world’s only flying mammal.
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧: Come prepared for extended time outdoors.
𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥: Seasonal layers, as needed.
