Elkhart Rivergreenway Trail
The Elkhart Environmental Center is committed to making the site a haven not only for residents and environmental professionals, but wildlife as well. The Environmental Center is part of a 120 acre River Greenway system that links to Studebaker Park along the Elkhart River. The trail is 1.5 mile long (one way) and is a great spot for wildlife watching on the edge of the City. Deer, river otter, muskrat, beaver, coyote, fox, pileated woodpeckers, screech owls, and nesting wood ducks have all made their home in this area. Bird watchers can find many migrating species. The trail is open to bikes and hikers.
Other trails that meander throughout the property include:
The Christner Trail: a looped trail that meanders through a area that was a gravel pit in the 1940s. The land was once owned by the Christner family and is a favorite spot for bird watchers. A beautiful forest has grown up around the gravel pits that are now wooded wetlands.Upper Wetland Trail: this trail surrounds our constructed wetlands that are home to a wide variety of frogs and turtles. It is a great spot to search for these critters plus migrating birds in the early spring.
West Wetland Trail: this trail takes you past the Eco-Cabin through a field and into a cattail marsh. A bike trail will someday intersect this area that will lead to Ox Bow County Park along County Road 45.
News & Notices
- Elkhart Environmental Center Biennial Report
Published: Friday, March 19, 2010
Check out all of the accomplishment's of the Elkhart Environmental Center over the last two year. Discover how many people were reached, our partners and much more.
- Adopt-A-Trail Map for Boot Lake Nature Preserve
Published: Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Interested in making a difference in your community while getting outside? You can adopt-a-trail in the City of Elkhart. Volunteers will maintain trails at Boot Lake, the Elkhart Environmental Center, Woodlawn Nature Preserve or the River Green Way. For more information call the Elkhart Environmental Center at 574-293-5070.
- Spring 2010 Green Gazette
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010
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.
- 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.
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