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JULY 7 | MISHAWAKA
JULY 17 | SYRACUSE
AUG. 3 | PERU
Visit gardens of individual style and unique design in Winding Brook and The Forest. Artists will be performing demonstrations in the gardens. There will be complimentary raffles. Rain or shine event. Admission fee 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Henry Frank Park Hospitality Center 601 E. Day Road
This event is sponsored by the SyracuseWawasee Trails. There are 30K, 55K and 100K routes available. Snacks and lunch provided after the ride. Registration fee 7-9:30 a.m. Syracuse Community Center 1013 N. Long Drive
The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club travels to Peru to see the 7 Pillars Nature Preserve. Registration required – contact pam@wacf.com 10 a.m.
Arts in Bloom Garden Walk
JULY 7 | SYRACUSE
Free Family Fishing Fish with the DNR. Poles and bait provided. 9 a.m. WACF Between the Lakes 5814 E. Pickwick Road
JULY 9 | SOUTH BEND
Nature On-The-Go River Ramble Who’s that animal? Come and go during the mini program and discover a few animals that call the park home. 1-2:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s County Park 50651 Laurel Road
Tour des Lakes
JULY 17 | ELKHART
Volunteer Work Day Learn new skills, care for the environment and meet new friends during this volunteer work day. Registration required - register by July 16 10 a.m. Boot Lake Nature Preserve 51430 CR 3
JULY 23-31 | GOSHEN
Elkhart County 4-H Fair Come enjoy rides, animals, fair food and more at the annual county fair. Admission fee Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds 17746-D CR 34
JULY 13, 14, 15 | ELKHART COUNTY
Moonlight Camp
JULY 31 | SYRACUSE
For children age 10-13, camp outdoors one of three nights at different shelters in different parks throughout Elkhart County. Activities include astronomy, a night hike, the mill after dark, science experiments, campfire building, fireside snacks and more. Registration fee - register by July 10 8 p.m. Multiple sites
A summary of our accomplishments to promote clean water will be discussed and Cattail Awards will be presented. 10:30 a.m. WACF Education Center 11586 SR 13
JULY 14, 21, 28 | SYRACUSE
Wetland Adventures
AUG. 1-7 | NORTH WEBSTER
Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibit Come see the Smithsonian’s Water/Ways exhibit during normal library hours. The exhibit examines water’s impact on landscapes, communities and culture. North Webster Library 110 E. North St.
AUG. 4 | NOBLE COUNTY
WACF Agricultural Tour Tour Anderson Farms in Noble County and discover the important relationship between agriculture and our lakes. Registration required - contact pam@wacf.com 9:30 a.m.
AUG. 6 | SYRACUSE
10 Lake Canoe Trip An unforgettable trip down the headwaters to Lake Wawasee. Registration required - contact aldotcam@gmail.com 7:30 a.m.
AUG. 7 | SYRACUSE
Chautauqua Lake Fun Film Festival Come see this free, one-time showing of personal phone videos compiled from the community. For more information, email mknecht@chqw.org. 10 a.m. to noon Pickwick Theater 108 W. Main St.
AUG. 7 | SYRACUSE
WACF Lilly Pad Cruise Cruise Lake Wawasee and discover how you can help keep our lakes clean. Learn about the lake, conservation efforts and its point of interest. Registration fee - call 574-457-4549 or email info@wacf.com 10 a.m. The Frog Tavern 1116 S. Harkless Drive n
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There will be educational crafts and games for elementary children and a parent to enjoy plus a scavenger hunt. 9 a.m. WACF Education Center 11586 SR 13
Annual Lakes Celebration
7 Pillars Nature Preserve
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