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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

Boot Lake Nature Preserve Trail Map
Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Print out your own copy of the Boot Lake Trail map to enjoy a day outside hiking at Boot Lake Nature Preserve.
2009 Fall & Winter Green Gazette
Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Green Gazette is a regular publication of the City of Elkhart's Environmental Division. Inside you'll find out about our upcoming events and helpful information and environmental tips.
Fall 2009 Environmental Division Volunteer Brochure
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Are you looking for an opporunity to help the environment? If so please check out the Environmental Division's Fall Volunteer brochure to discover ways you can help your community and environment.
2009 Summer Green Gazette
Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Green Gazette is a regular publication of the City of Elkhart's Environmental Division. Inside you'll find out about our upcoming events and helpful information and environmental tips.