Events

Trail Trekkers: Animal Tracks

February 16 at 1:30 PM

Young explorers (ages 6-9) are invited to join a naturalist on a winter hike around Ox Bow County Park to look for animal tracks and signs in the snow.

Winter Walking Club

February 17 at 5:00 PM

During January and February, join a weekly winter walking group and enjoy the benefits of fresh air, friendly faces and staying active. Each week, we’ll meet and hike at a different park location. Layers are best in winter, so please dress appropriately.

Trivia Night

February 19 at 6:00 PM

Test your wits at the Elkhart County Historical Museum! Join us for an evening of general knowledge trivia. Compete against other teams for prizes and bragging rights! Team size is limited to 8. One person can register for the whole team.

Pizza will be available for purchase. Bring your brains and appetites!

Backyard Maple Sugaring

February 21 at 9:00 AM

Participants at this program will learn the art of turning maple sap into sweet golden maple syrup. The entire process from beginning to end will be demonstrated at this lecture-style program. Tree tapping will be demonstrated and maple tapping equipment will be available for purchase. Best of all, there will be pancakes and pure maple syrup served for all in attendance to enjoy! Make sure to bring your appetite. This program includes some outdoor segments and participants should be prepared for the weather.

Survival: Fire Making

February 21 at 12:00 PM

Learn how to make fire through hands-on practice of tried-and-true methods, such as flint & steel, and bow drill. Bushcraft instructor, Jim Doty, will guide the class. All supplies will be provided.

Wacky Woodpeckers

February 22 at 2:00 PM

Discover amazing facts and cool adaptations that make woodpeckers unique among other birds. Using taxidermy mounts and an informative presentation, we will discover the amazing world of the different species of woodpeckers, and how to identify them.

Winter Walking Club

February 24 at 5:00 PM

During January and February, join a weekly winter walking group and enjoy the benefits of fresh air, friendly faces and staying active. Each week, we’ll meet and hike at a different park location. Layers are best in winter, so please dress appropriately.

Our group will hike the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Meet at the Dairy Queen in Middlebury, located at 416 N. Main St. (Directions Here)

Braiding Sweetgrass

February 24 at 6:00 PM

Robin Wall Kimmerer’s blend of Indigenous wisdom and scientific principles in her 2013 book Braiding Sweetgrass has inspired millions of readers to look to the natural world for important lessons. Join Parks staff as we dive into the meaning of these lessons and explore how to live in reciprocity with nature. Bring your copy of the book and get ready for a thoughtful, lively discussion.

Signs of Spring Walk

February 28 at 12:00 PM

Join a naturalist on a hike in search of early signs of spring such as skunk cabbage poking through the frozen mud or red-winged blackbirds back from their winter trip down south. The entire program will be outdoors, so please dress accordingly.