Lilly Center Releases Summer Events CalendarWINONA LAKE – The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams invites you to join them this summer for unique, educational experiences.
• WCPL Stories & STEM: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 a.m. at Warsaw Community Public Library. Bring your elementary-age children and learn about the many aspects of lake ecosystems through stories and hands-on projects. No registration required.
• Critter Encounter: Turtle: June 9, 9:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. A morning of fun for the whole family, according to a news release from the Lilly Center. Interact with native turtles and enjoy a themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. RSVP required. Free, with snacks provided.
• Critter Encounter: Crayfish: June 23, 9:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Bring the whole family for hands-on fun. Enjoy a native crayfish-themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. RSVP required. Free, with snacks provided.
• Critter Encounter: Frog: July 7, 9:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. A fun morning for the whole family. Enjoy native leopard frogs through a themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. RSVP required. Free, with snacks provided.
• Ecotour: Big Chapman Lake: July 10, 7 p.m. Get to know Big Chapman Lake on a new level. Ecotours are like ranger talks - but on the lakes. RSVP required.
• Critter Encounter: Mystery Critter: July 21, 9:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Interact with a to-be-announced critter through a themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. RSVP required. Free, with snacks provided.
• Ecotour: Lake Wawasee: July 11, 7 p.m. Get to know Lake Wawasee on a new level. Ecotours are like ranger talks - but on the lakes. RSVP required.
• Ecotour: Winona Lake: July 13, 7 p.m. Get to know Winona Lake on a new level. Ecotours are like ranger talks - but on the lakes. RSVP required.
• Ecotour: Lake Tippecanoe: July 14, 7 p.m. Get to know Lake Tippecanoe on a new level. Ecotours are like ranger talks - but on the lakes. RSVP required.
• Aquatic Plant ID Expedition: Aug. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. Spend an evening outside at the Tri-Lakes with Matthew Linn, a DNR biologist, and learn about the diverse aquatic plants in the lakes. RSVP required.
DePuy Synthes is sponsoring Critter Encounters, and the Zimmer Biomet Foundation is sponsoring the Expedition and Ecotour series.
For more information and to register for events, visit https://lakes.grace.edu/events/.
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 country’s natural beauty. For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu.
