Calendar of Events

For Outdoor Fun, check out these workshops, nature programs, family activities and more!
For information or to register for events, phone 574-654-3155 or email bendixwoods@sjcparks.org.
All programs have a minimum and maximum registration number; register early!

  1. Sat Apr. 1

    Overhead and Underfoot: Life Springs Into Action: Part 1 of 3 Meet a naturalist at a county park on three Saturdays in Spring to discover and observe life's post-winter rebirth. Each program begins with an indoor introduction to what's going on with the plants, animals, and insects that share our world. Then head out for a hike to look and listen for nature in action. Registration and payment required by March 28.

  2. Mon Apr. 3

    Spring Break Disc Golf Keep the kids busy over Spring Break and get them outdoors for a FREE round of disc golf and rental. No registration required.

  3. Tue Apr. 4

    Spring Break Disc Golf Keep the kids busy over Spring Break and get them outdoors for a FREE round of disc golf and rental. No registration required.

  4. Wed Apr. 5

    Spring Break Disc Golf Keep the kids busy over Spring Break and get them outdoors for a FREE round of disc golf and rental. No registration required.

  5. Thu Apr. 6

    Spring Break Disc Golf Keep the kids busy over Spring Break and get them outdoors for a FREE round of disc golf and rental. No registration required.

  6. Fri Apr. 7

    Spring Break Disc Golf Keep the kids busy over Spring Break and get them outdoors for a FREE round of disc golf and rental. No registration required.

  1. Sun Apr. 9

    Easter "O" Hunt Recommended for children 6 and up. Hop on over and take part in a fun family challenge exploring the park for Easter eggs! Maps will be available to help you navigate. Afterwards, turn in the eggs for candy. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket! Registration and payment required by April 4.

  2. Sat Apr. 15

    Girls Ambitious about Learning Science (GALS) Calling all 5th-8th grade girls interested in science! Come enjoy a day of outdoor fun with hands-on, feet-stomping experiments and presentations led by local women in science. Join these women as they share their passion for research, animals, and sustainability! Lunch and snacks will be provided. This program is free thanks to a generous grant from the Dr. Elmer R. Graber Youth Fund for Exploring Nature. Registration required by April 10.

  3. Tue Apr. 18

    St. Joseph County Parks Board Meeting

  4. Sat Apr. 22

    Audubon Rummage Sale Shop through a barn full of treasures! This annual event is organized by the South Bend-Elkhart Audubon Society. Drop off your donated items at the Red Barn April 19-21 from 1pm to 6pm. Donations of electronics or sofas not accepted. For more information, call 574-339-2675.

  5. Sat Apr. 22

    Garlic Mustard Zap! Volunteer and help the St. Joseph County Parks remove the aliens (invasive plants of course). Bring gloves and wear clothes for getting dirty. Meet in the Berta Shelter Parking Lot. Registration required by April 19.

  6. Sun Apr. 23

    Earth Day Trivia Grab some snacks, spread a blanket out in the grass, and test your environmental knowledge with a friendly game of trivia. Park prizes will be given to the 1st and 2nd place winners. Registration and payment required by April 18.
View All