Nearly 100 people gathered at Goshen Theater for the latest Building Blocks Talks, welcoming Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett to Elkhart County. The evening offered both encouragement and clarity for a community already committed to walking, biking, and building stronger connections between places. Drawing from their books and more than 15 years of work in cycling advocacy, writing, and consulting, …
Did you know we have a lending library of event supplies? If you’re organizing a ride, run, walk, cleanup, or community gathering for your nonprofit on the Pumpkinvine Trail Network, you’re welcome to check out items that make your day easier, like tents, coolers, and other basics. A recent example: ADEC borrowed supplies for their ride last year. We’d love …
If you’re planning to host a fundraising or community event on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail or connected network, don’t forget to register it with the Pumpkinvine Advisory Committee. This process helps everyone to avoid scheduling conflicts, plan maintenance closures, and ensure a great experience for everyone using the trail. SCHEDULE YOUR EVENT »
Mark your calendar now for our annual dinner: Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Spohn, Goshen This night is about coming together, hearing what’s ahead, and celebrating the trail community. Fundraising is part of it, but the bigger point is being in the same room with people who care about these connections. We are looking for sponsors for the event and …
JOIN US: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:30 – 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Goshen Theater Ballroom 216 S. Main Street, Goshen, Indiana 46526 Presentation Description Cities around the world are reimagining their streets and public spaces, transforming them into places for enjoyment and spending time instead of simply for moving through. As more cities, businesses, and local advocates …
More than 200 people gathered in the Visitors Center at Wellfield Botanic Gardens in early May to celebrate our trails and raise some needed funds. We expanded what has been our annual dinner to include a silent auction at a beautiful venue. We are so grateful for all the friends who joined us that evening and hope that even more …
We are still learning and trying to ascertain what changes at the state and federal level will fully mean for our work to build more trails, but we do know there isn’t much money allocated for trails in the short term. Indiana’s Next Level program, which had invested $180 million in trail-building, was not funded in the biennial state budget …
We’re also working to support more community biking and running events through a new Lending Library for nonprofits. This resource will allow organizations to borrow essential equipment for events along our trail network, helping remove logistical barriers so they can focus on bringing people together. We believe that every group, no matter its size, should have access to the tools …
After 23 years, we’re reimagining the Pumpkinvine Bike Ride—starting with a new date! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 6, but that’s not the only update. We’re making changes to better serve our riders, volunteers, and the long-term sustainability of this event. At its peak in the early 2010s, the ride drew over 1,000 cyclists and 100+ volunteers. But in …
We are delighted with the turnout at the Pedal Party in August. The response to, and genuine excitement for the future of a trail linking Nappanee and Wakarusa will help fuel our movement forward. The Pedal Party gathered more than 100 people to ride in the southwestern part of Elkhart County, where an effort is underway to connect the two …
We were thrilled to be part of the ribbon cutting for the River Greenway Trail, connecting the Maple Heart Trail and downtown Elkhart. The event at the Elkhart Environmental Center featured Gov. Eric Holcomb touting the value of trails in the state. He proclaimed that trail development is economic development. So far, Indiana has invested more than $180 million in …
Sponsored by Indiana Native Plant & Wildflower Society (INPAWS) – North Chapter Saturday afternoonApril 21, 2018 Open to INPAWS members & the public The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail replaces most of an abandoned railroad from Goshen to Shipshewana, about 16 miles. The section of the trail around mile 4.5 has a nice wildflower display from mid-April to mid-May. On April 21, …
