Woodlawn Nature Center is a small Museum of Natural History, nestled in 10 acres of Forest and Meadow land, in the heart Elkhart Indiana. The park is a sanctuary for native flora and fauna. Both the park and museum offer educational opportunities, child development, hiking trails in a wooded setting, an outdoor picnic area, a center for community activities, and so much more.
Inside The Center:
Inside Woodlawn Nature Center you'll find:
- Real Monsters Dinosaur Exhibit: A cave into deep time.
- Native American Collection: View tools, clothing and artifacts of woodland and plains local Native American Tribes, and see a real Wigwam.
- Mastodon Exhibit: Imagine the Ice Age as you view Mastodon fossils found in 1971 near Shipshewana, Indiana.
- Nest and Eggs: Woodlawn has a century old egg collection and a variety of birds nest.
- Wildlife Dioramas: Enjoy exhibits that feature mounted birds and animals in their habitat settings.
- Seashell Display: See over 300 species of seashells on display, including a Giant Clam.
- Wetland Wonders Room: Learn about the beauty and benefits of our local wetlands. Find out what YOU can do to help these important declining habitats.
- Wildlife Viewing Window: This beautiful, one-way window allows you to watch birds, squirrels, rabbits and other small animals.
- Nature Library: Search through books and magazines to learn more about our natural environment. Children can play with nature toys and games for enhanced child development.
Mission:
To intimately connect as many people as possible to nature, natural history, and our future on this planet.