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Natural Spaces, Leisure & Activities

Bonneyville Mill County Park

53373 County Road 131
Elkhart County
574-535-6458
Elkhart County Parks
www.elkhartcountyparks.org

Boot Lake Nature Preserve

Williams Lane, near CR 3 & CR 5, N. of Elkhart Airport.
574-293-2572 x321
A 226 acre passive recreational park that encompasses forest, tall-grass prairie and wetlands. Home to threatened and endangered species. Open dawn to dusk.
www.elkhartindiana.org

Bristol Parks

574-848-7007

Chikaming Open Lands

P.O. Box 14913
Lakeside Rd.
Lakeside, MI 49116
269-469-2330
Non-profit conservation organization working with landowners in the Galien River watershed and southwest Berrien County to preserve open space and the diverse, natural character of the area.
info@chikamingopenlands.org
chikamingopenlands.org
Beth Denton

City of Elkhart Parks & Recreation

574-295-7275
www.elkhartindiana.org

City of South Bend Parks Department and Tree Advisory

321 E. Walter St.
South Bend, IN 46614
574-299-4765
www.sbpark.org

Conley Woods Nature Preserve

County Road 21
Elkhart County
574-293-5070
Trillium Land Conservancy

Elkhart Environmental Center

1717 E. Lusher Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46516
574-293-5070
Hiking, biking, canoeing, picnic areas, wildlife watching, exhibits, field trips, classes, volunteer opps. Trails open dawn to dusk daily. Cabin open Sat 1-4pm, March-Sept. and by chance or appointment.
www.elkhartindiana.org/eecenter
Rhonda

Fernwood Botanic Garden & Nature Center

13988 Rangeline Rd.
Niles, MI
269-695-6491
105 acres of beautiful gardens are tucked into a scenic valley along the St. Joseph River. Indoor and outdoor opportunties for exploring and learning.
info@fernwoodbotanical.org
www.fernwoodbotanical.org

Goshen Parks & Recreation Department

607 W. Plymouth Ave.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-534-2901
parksrecreation@goshencity.com
www.ci.goshen.in.us

Lieber Nature Preserve

County Road 23, north of Toll Road
Elkhart County
Indiana DNR
www.in.gov/dnr/naturepr/npdirectory/preserves.html

Middlebury Parks

418 N. Main St.
Middlebury, IN 46540
574-825-1499
Park hours: daily 6am-10pm. Reservations available. Office hours M-F 7:30am-4:30pm.
parks@middleburyin.com
www.middleburyin.com
John Stout

Nappanee Parks & Recreation

P.O. Box 29
Nappanee, IN 46550
574-773-2112
nappaneeparks@yahoo.com
www.nappanee.org/recreation

Ox Bow County Park

23033 County Road 45
Elkhart County
574-535-6458
www.elkhartcountyparks.org

Potawatomi Wildlife Park

16998 State Road 331
Tippecanoe, IN 46570
574-498-6550
Low-impact recreation, educational programs, gathering place, canoe rental, astronomy activities. Nature preserve atmosphere.
park@getintonature.com
www.getintonature.com
Michael Stephan

Pumpkinvine Nature Trail

P.O. Box 392
Goshen, IN 46527
Volunteer work to construct a 17-mile greenway along the old Pumpkinvine railroad corridor. Trail currently open in Abshire Park, Goshen and Krider Park, Middlebury. Annual bike ride in June.
Rjcarrico1@verizon.net
www.pumpkinvine.org
www.indianatrails.org
Bob Carrico

Rieth Interpretive Center

421 W. Plymouth Ave.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-537-0986
1st Wed of each month at noon hosts Sound of the Environment, roundtable discussion on sustainable business ideas. Bring lunch. Also offers environmental programs, nature hikes, bird walks. Tues-Sat 10-5.
melissakinsey@goshencity.com
www.ci.goshen.in.us
Melissa Kinsey

River Preserve County Park

574-535-6458
Various access points.
www.elkhartcountyparks.org

St. Joseph County Parks

50651 Laurel Rd.
South Bend, IN 46637
574-277-4828
Offers programs and facilities at Bendix Woods, Ferrettie-Baugo Creek, St. Patrick’s Co. Parks, Spicer Lake Nature Preserve, Place Trail Marsh Natural Area, Chamberlain Lake Nature Preserve.
bendixwoods@sjcparks.org
www.sjcparks.org

South Bend International Folk Dancers

Meeting Location: St. Paul's Memorial United Methodist Church, 1001 West Colfax Avenue South Bend, IN
574-288-3314
Learn and enjoy international dances in a recreational setting. No partner needed. Great exercise! Fridays 7:45 - 10:00 pm. $3 donation.
users.michiana.org/sbfolk/index.htm
Maggie Wiseman

The Derksen Farm Wetland Area

Corner of Elkhart County Rd. 7 and Woodview Dr.
574-773-2112
Nature viewing area and walking paths
www.nappanee.org/recreation

Treasure Island

56225 Armour Avenue
Elkhart, IN
574-535-6458
www.elkhartcountyparks.org

Waterbirds at the Kuhl Spot

7393 Tulip Lane
New Carlisle, IN 46552
574-654-8714
Largest waterfowl rehabilitation facility in the Michigan/Indiana area. Recycling program, school presentations, publications, volunteer opportunities.
Diane Kuhl

Woodlawn Nature Center

604 Woodlawn Ave.
Elkhart, IN
574-264-0525
Woodlawn Nature Council. Thurs & Sat 1-4, Sun 2-5.