Apr 25 Thursday
Back by popular demand, we are hosting our Bat House Workshops once again this spring! We will be hosting two sessions - one on Thursday, April 25th and the other on Friday, April 26th – at the EEC, with both being held from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM on their respective nights. Attendees of both workshops will learn about the interesting lives of bats, globally and locally, and build their very own bat house to install at home!
Bat house kits are $7 each and limited to one per family/group. Advance registration is limited and required by April 23rd, so reserve your spots and kit for your preferred night now at https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/
For additional details and program updates, please visit our Facebook Event page.
Apr 26 Friday
Apr 27 Saturday
Each Saturday, take a step back in time. Visit Pears Mill, an 1857 water-powered mill. Located in Buchanan, Michigan’s downtown Historic District. The mill is adjacent to Buchanan Farmers Market. Frequent demonstrations. Pears Mill is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday from May 6th through Labor Day. There is no charge
Apr 29 Monday
Taught by Jody SaylorApril 29, May 1, 6, 8 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Jennings Auditorium, Greencroft Goshen Community Center
Your body’s function is not only determined by the human cells that create it, but by the other living organisms and environment encountered by you and your ancestors. In this class we will explore gene function and the limits of DNA sequencing, essential interactions between “germs” and the human body, and human evolution to answer the question “Who am I?” Taught by Jody Saylor, biology professor at Goshen College.
Apr 30 Tuesday
Hear a tale and hike a trail with your preschooler to discover the natural wonders around you together! Children and their caregiver(s) gather for a short story that incites curiosity before exploring different places around Merry Lea. This is a 1.5-hour monthly program designed for children ages 3-5, with younger siblings welcome to join, led by a Merry Lea educator.
Registration is not required. Please dress to be outside for the program time.
Cost: Free!Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m. each monthLocation: Various sites at Merry Lea
More details: https://www.goshen.edu/merrylea/tales-trails/
Learn all about installing and maintaining rain gardens and rain barrels at this informational workshop in April! Elkhart Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting this session about conserving water in your own yard from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at the EEC on two separate nights: April 23rd and April 30th (guests only need to register for ONE evening).
Space is limited. Advance registration is required and can be completed at https://elkhart-environmental-center.ticketleap.com/
This workshop is a requirement for the Rain Garden & Rain Barrel Reimbursement program through the ECSWCD; it is open to the public as well.
*Please note: This is an informational session; we will not be building rain barrels at this workshop.
May 04 Saturday
Goshen Theater Education Department is proud to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid certification to the community of Goshen on May 4, 2024, from 9:00AM-2:00PM.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. This class teaches you to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in children and adolescence ages 12 - 18.
This Certification is provided by the Elkhart County Health Department, and through the support of NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness. The content of this workshop is very similar to an Adult Mental Health First Aid certification.
Goshen Theater Education Department invites Educators, Directors, Administrators, and Caring Citizens of all backgrounds to join us in this vital training to better serve the Youth of Goshen and Elkhart County. You must be 18 years or older to register for this certification. A $25 registration fee includes your training, certification, and lunch provided on the day of training. Participants must be able to complete a two hour self-paced online course before the in-person training on May 4, 2024.
Register Here:https://goshentheater.wufoo.com/forms/youth-mental-health-first-aid-certification-r16w93080qq9qrr/
There are only twenty-four spots available for this certification course. Should spots fill, a wait-list will be created on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on April 12, 2024 at 11:59PM.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact our Education Director at GTDC@GoshenTheater.org or 574-312-3701.
There are only twenty-four spots available for this certification course. Should spots fill, a wait-list will be created on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on April 19, 2024 at 11:59PM.
May 11 Saturday