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Editor’s Note: With ongoing concerns in regards to coronavirus, events may have been cancelled or postponed following Michiana House and Home’s press deadline. Verify events are still occurring before setting out to attend.

JULY 7 | MISHAWAKA Arts in Bloom Garden Walk

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

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

JULY 13, 14, 15 | ELKHART COUNTY Moonlight Camp

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

JULY 14, 21, 28 | SYRACUSE Wetland Adventures

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

JULY 17 | SYRACUSE Tour des Lakes

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

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 31 | SYRACUSE Annual Lakes Celebration

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

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. 3 | PERU 7 Pillars Nature Preserve

The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club travels to Peru to see the 7 Pillars Nature Preserve. Registration required – contact pam@wacf.com 10 a.m.

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