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Mayor Leichty honored to host Governor Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The City of Goshen and the Goshen Chamber of Commerce yesterday hosted Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The board had a series of meetings as part of their quarterly business event followed by a public session at the Goshen Theater with more... more
Goshen recognized for outstanding environmental planning
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Indiana Association of Floodplain and Stormwater Managers (INAFSM) awarded the City of Goshen the Outstanding Floodplain Project Award for creating and implementing the Goshen Flood Resilience Plan during its annual conference last week. The annual statewide award recognizes an outstanding... more
Final brush collection of 2023
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The final brush pickup of the year will begin the week of September 25, 2023. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by 7:00 a.m. in the morning on... more
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FINAL Summer Brush Collection
Monday, September 25, 2023
Board of Works
Monday, September 25, 2023, 2:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82986722338 or call 309-205-3325. Webinar ID: 829 8672 2338. Comments are no longer taken online.
Shade Tree Board
Monday, September 25, 2023, 7:00pm
This meeting is in-person only.
Rieth Interpretive Center
The Rieth Interpretive Center’s primary purpose is education, with a focus on interpreting the natural, cultural, and industrial heritage of our community. Through its programs and its use opportunities, the Center will exemplify the concept of reconciliation between man and environment. The Center provides universal access to all of its educational opportunities. Environmental Programs at Rieth are run by the Environmental Resilience Department. Additional information can be found here.
Hours: Open to the public on Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm and open Fridays, 8 am - 3 pm for programs, activities, and events. The facility is located at Millrace Park, 410 W. Plymouth Ave.
Nature Hikes: Take a walk in the woods as we look for wildflowers, signs of bird nests, wildlife habitats and multi-colored leaves. Join us in observing nature and the changing seasons. Start your day with a breath of crisp, invigorating autumn air! For more information, call the the Environmental Resilience Department at (574) 534-0076.
School and Community Programs: Schedule a field trip to the Rieth Interpretive Center for your school group, club, scouts, home school, church group, seniors group or whomever. We will create a program based on your interest, complete with a nature hike and an indoor presentation.
Program topics include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
- The Seasons
- Using Our Senses Outdoors
- Food Chains
- Dissecting Owl Pellets - Not running until 2022
- I Dig Dinosaurs - Not running until 2022
- Night and Day
- Recycling
- Nature Hikes
- Bird Walk
- Conservation/Preservation
- Geology
- Regional History
- Environmental Responsibility
- Sustainability
Thank You for Your Support!
Donations of food for wildlife and monetary donations are greatly appreciated. We thrive on the generosity and goodwill of our community. Support the Rieth Interpretive Center today by contacting Rieth staff at (574) 534-0076 or email environmental@goshencity.com to make arrangements for your donation.
To view current programs and activities, please consult the Environmental Resilience Department webpage.