About Us
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The Elkhart Environmental Center is committed to making the site a haven not only for residents and environmental professionals, but wildlife as well. The site is part of a 120 acre River Greenway system that links to Studebaker Park along the Elkhart River.
Five wetlands have been constructed, at the center which creates habitat and aids in storm water runoff. Wooded buffers along the Elkhart River, patches of native wildflowers and prairie grass areas provides additional habitat. Reforestation is an on-going effort that includes annual Arbor Day activities, and the creation of a small tree nursery. The Elkhart Environmental Center continues to blend urban and natural environment in order to demonstrate how they can successfully co-exist.
Photographs on this page beginning in upper left hand corner: A praying mantis eats a cricket for lunch, the Blandings turtle (a state endangered species) lives in the constructed wetlands, A monarch butterfly poses in the prairie. Below: A resident red fox hunts for mice, a dragonfly rests as it looks for mosquitoes, a killdeer stands protective over her nest near a constructed wetland.
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The Elkhart Environmental Center is located on the southeast edge of the City of Elkhart at the eastern dead end of Lusher Avenue adjacent to the Elkhart River.
News & Notices
- 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.
- 2009-2010 Environmental Education Brochure
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The Elkhart Environmental Division offers hands-on, environmental curriculum for Elkhart Community and Concord Schools. Curricula are available for grades kindergarten through sixth on topics such as recycling, water conservation, and the benefits of trees.
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