Current Events at Woodlawn Nature Center

A Woodlawn Tradition: Star of Wonder

2009-12-05T11:52:00.001-08:00

This is a unique experience for the whole family. A look at the story of the Star of Bethlehem using accurate historical and scientific information. Who were the Wise Men of the Gospel, and what was the star they followed? Can the Bethlehem Star still be seen in the night sky? Enjoy the rich tapestry of fact and tradition revealed by the "Star of Wonder."

Two show times on Saturday, December 12: 2 pm and 6 pm. Admission is free!

Click here for more information and a printable pdf flyer to post at work or church, or just pass along to a friend.

Free Vendor Booths at Woodlawn Harvest Market, June 26th

2009-06-17T08:54:00.000-07:00

Summer Stimulus Special

Woodlawn Nature Center is announcing a special, one-time only event for vendors at the Woodlawn Harvest Market. For one day only, June 26th, all vendor booths are FREE.

Woodlawn Nature Center in Elkhart, IN, realizes that many people in the community are struggling in the current economy. To give back to the community, Woodlawn is offering this special opportunity for local gardeners, crafters, and just about anyone, to sell their wares for free at the Woodlawn Harvest Market.

Here's how it works: In order to qualify as "Harvest Market" sellers, you must offer at least one item that is home-grown, home-made, or a local service.

Additional items that are not "local" items may be sold beside your home-made/grown items.

Acceptable "local" items would include:
- Anything grown locally, including fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, cut herbs, potted herbs, cut flowers, potted flowers or plants, grown or collected mushrooms.
- Anything hand-made locally, including "soft" goods--sewing, knitting, soft sculpture, hand-woven baskets, leather goods; constructed items, including woodworking, sculpting, ceramics, concrete sculptures; art works, including photography, paintings, multimedia, original computer graphics.
-Any local service, such as massage, training or consultation; or promote your local service business, such as landscaping, construction or child-care. Or if you're a performing artist, come and entertain the crowd and set out a bucket for donations. Sell your CD or promote your next live performance.
-You can even sell "processed food" such as baked goods, but you MUST have a permit from the Elkhart County Health Department in order to sell processed items.

You can also bring additional items, such as used books, collectibles, housewares--whatever you have to sell!

Bring your own table and setup, and the space is completely FREE! Or if you don't have a setup, Woodlawn has tables to rent for $5! (What a deal!) Booth size is 10 ft. x 10 ft. Electricity and water are NOT available, but restroom facilities and drinking fountain are available inside the Woodlawn Museum.

Setup begins at noon on Friday. Market hours are from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Friday.

We expect this to be a HUGE event, so call early to reserve your spot. First come, first served, and spaces are limited.

Hurry and reserve your space by calling Bill Griffin at 269-663-2009. (Note: this is a local call from Elkhart.)

NOT INTERESTED IN SELLING? Be sure to mark this date--Friday, June 26th, 1-6 pm. Come and browse the local harvest. You'll find the freshest produce, unique crafts, and the best deals anywhere!

Woodlawn Nature Center is located at 604 Woodlawn Ave. in Elkhart . It is conveniently located between Cassopolis St. and Johnson St . , just a few blocks north of Bristol St. For more information about Woodlawn Nature Center or to find out about other coming events, please visit the Woodlawn website at http://www.woodlawnnaturecenter.com

Dino Wash

2009-04-16T07:02:00.000-07:00

Time to bring those "salty" old dino wheels in for a car wash! Don't miss the Woodlawn "Real Monsters" car-wash fundraiser this Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 3 pm at Julia's Family Restaurant, 23861 US Highway 33 Elkhart, IN 46517 (click here for map).

Julia's is located in the Dunlap area, near Concord Junior High School and Concord Mall. The Woodland fundraiser car-wash will be held in the restaurant parking lot. Look for the Dinosaurs!

This fundraiser is being held to raise funds for the new exhibit underway at Woodlawn Nature Center. The "Real Monsters" exhibit will be a kids-friendly, hands-on exploration of plant and animal life throughout the ages, from early sea creatures through the age of the dinosaurs to today. Focusing on both the fragility and adaptability of life on earth, the exhibit will look at major past extinction events and how creatures have adapted, changed and evolved.

A free-will donation is requested.

History of Tornadoes

2009-04-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

Coming Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm at Woodlawn Nature Center.

Presented by Terry Trimmer, Retired U.S. Navy Reserve Captain and former Navy Meteorologist

Topics to be covered:

Palm Sunday Tornadoes of 1965
Weather systems associated with tornadoes
How tornadoes are spawned
Defense against tornadoes

A non-perishable food item donation for the local food banks is requested for admission.

Tornado History in Elkhart County

2009-03-29T08:35:00.000-07:00

Terry Trimmer, Retired US Navy Reserves Captain and former Navy Meteorologist, will tell us about the Palm Sunday tornados of 1965, weather patterns associated with tornados, what creates a tornado, and the best defenses against them.

A non-perishable food item donation for the local food banks is requested for admission.

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How Can I Be Green?

2009-03-25T14:16:00.000-07:00

Maybe you've been looking at alternate energy, conservation, or any way to be more "green" and save money on your energy bill, but you're as confused as the rest of us. What's really available now? What will work for (specifically) me? And how do I find information or suppliers to help me pull this all together?

That's why Woodlawn is putting on some FREE presentations about "going green." These start Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 pm at Woodlawn with a talk by Tim Cataldo of DJ Construction about Green Building. Each talk will be given by local industry experts and will look at various technologies and strategies for renewable energy, energy conservation and sustainable living.

Here's the schedule so far:
April 4 – 2:00 pm – Green Building – presented by Tim Cataldo of DJ Construction
April 11 – 2:00 pm – Sustainable Housing – presented by John Peters of Coachmen Industries
April 25 – 2:00 pm – Green Growing and Water Conservation – presented by Master Gardener Jim Bare
May 2 – 2:00 pm – Running on Alternate Fuel Using Recycled Cooking Oil – presented by Brad Haines
May 9 – 2:00 pm – Recycling Opportunities in Elkhart County – presented by Tim Neese of Solid Waste Management District