Eco-Links
Links to other environmental organizations and websites.
Our Area Friends and Partners:
Elkhart County Parks
Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District
Elkhart County Solid Waste Management District
Orgnaization for Bat Conservation
Ray of Light Holistic Health, Inc.
St. Joseph County Parks
WNIT Outdoor Elements
Woodlawn Nature Center
WVPE
Just for Kids!:
Recycle City:
Bill Nye the Science Guy:
Eddy the Eco-Dog
Adventures of Herman the Worm
For Teachers and Parents:
National Wildlife Federation's new www.climateclassroom.org is designed to help parents and teachers talk to students of differing ages about climate change. Its features include guidelines for parents, proposed new national global warming educator guidelines, age-adapted sources of useful curricula, a downloadable slide presentation ofr kids, presenter's guide and more!
Another National Wildlife Federation website is www.Greenhour.org. A website rich in family friendly content where families can explore and share their outdoor experiences and backyard adventures.
Join the Children and Nature Network to be a part of a growing, global community of people and organization committed to working together to reconnect children with nature. If you have read the book Last Child in the Woods, you will want to be a part of this network! www.cnaturenet.org
Are you looking for natural history information or ideas for environmental education? Take a peak at www.enaturalist.orga website created on behalf of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
News & Notices
- Summer 2010 Green Gazette
Published: Thursday, June 10, 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.
- 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.
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