WINONA LAKE – The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams invites the public to join them at the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams on March 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a fun and educational expedition in the natural environment behind the Lilly Center.
Scott Fetters, private land biologist, and Jade Stuber, of Upper Wabash Reservoirs, will lead a winter walk to explore the intricate world of local trees and wetlands near the Lilly Center. Learn how to distinguish and identify trees by their unique bark and branches and how they appear differently during these colder months!
Often the local landscape during the winter is overlooked, but this hike will allow the celebration of the beauty of native plants, according to a news release from The Lilly Center.
Make sure to RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com/2024-tree-id-wetland-hike!
This event is sponsored by The Zimmer Biomet Foundation
The Lilly Center hosts many more community events for you and your family to enjoy.
• Workshop: The Small Farm of the Future: March 12, 6 p.m. at the Lilly Center. Guest speakers such as Dan Perkin will walk through the world of sustainable agriculture and other effective techniques and practices for your gardens and fields. RSVP required.
• Critter Encounter: Fish: June 14, 9:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Learn about fascinating fish through games, projects, hands-on activities and story time. RSVP required. Snacks are provided.
• Ecology Summer Camp: June 10, 8:45 a.m. at Grace College and Theological Seminary. Dive into the biodiversity of Northern Indiana and learn from professionals in the field. Through engaging lessons, high school students will explore the complexities of local plants, water systems, wildlife and more. Learn more about how to register for this camp on the Grace College website.
• Critter Encounter: Mudpuppy: June 28, 9:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Learn about mudpuppies through games, projects, story time and hands-on activities. RSVP required.
• Stories & STEM: May 29, June 5 and June 12, 10:30 a.m. at Warsaw Community Public Library (WCPL). A time for nature story time accompanied by a hands-on project. This event is geared toward K-fourth grade.
• Swamp Stomp: June 26, 10:30 a.m. at Lilly Center in partnership with WCPL. This event includes a fun and exploratory hike around our surrounding wetland, including a hands-on activity back at the Lilly Center.
The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College conducts research, provides resources, engages and educates residents and collaborates with local organizations to make the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. To date, the Lilly Center has conducted scientific research on over 30 streams and 40 lakes.
The Lilly Center is driven to create a legacy of stewardship by equipping community members, visitors, and future generations with understanding and to enjoy the county’s natural beauty. For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu.