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From 1994-2008 Elkhart EnviroCorps served the Elkhart community focusing on environmental education, community outreach and restoration projects. Although no longer an AmeriCorps national service program, the City is proud to have run one of the oldest AmeriCorps program in the state and one of the few programs nationally that has been around since the inception of the AmeriCorps program in 1994.

"Personally, I learned more than I ever imagined I could
in less than a year." ~EnviroCorps Alum

EnviroCorps provided individuals with an opportunity to serve the environment and the community as an AmeriCorps Member. EnviroCorps was one of approximately 800 AmeriCorps National Service programs across the country. AmeriCorps engages over 50,000 dedicated Americans every year in meeting the critical needs of communities in the areas of public safety, education, human needs, homeland security, and the environment. In exchange for one or two years of service, AmeriCorps members receive educational awards to help finance their college education or pay back student loans.

Although no longer an AmeriCorps program the City of Elkhart's Environmental Division is still in need of people to be a part of environmental education programs, restoration projects and volunteer and community events in Elkhart and with the Elkhart Environmental Center. Please check out the City's Elkhart Environmental Center's website to find out about upcoming events and a variety of volunteering opportunities.

Department News

2009 Spring Green Gazette
Published: Monday, March 09, 2009
Want to learn about what's going on with Elkhart's Environmental Division? Open this up to discover what's happening!
2009 Eco-Summer Camps Registration
Published: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Kids in entering grades 1-6, we have an opportunity for you that you do not want to miss! Sign up now for the 2009 Eco-Summer Camps. CURRENTLY THE 1st-2nd GRADE & 3rd-4th GRADE CAMPS ARE FULL BUT YOUR CAMPER CAN BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST. PLAESE CALL THE ELKHART ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER AT 293-5070 FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!
Elkhart Makes Top 10 Green Cities
Published: Monday, April 23, 2007
Elkhart ranks 8th in best green cities - lifestyle & quality of life.
Green Gazette Winter 2007
Published: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The Elkhart Environmental Center and Elkhart EnviroCorps newsletter!