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
St. Joseph County Parks
WNIT Outdoor Elements
Woodlawn Nature Center
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.org a website created on behalf of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
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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