We welcomed approximately 30 volunteers across three locations—Elkhart Sterling Avenue, Goshen Abshire Park, and Middlebury Krider Gardens—for this year’s Celebrate Trails Day on April 25. This nationwide event featured projects in all 50 states on April 25, highlighting the shared commitment to maintaining and enhancing our trail systems. Our local volunteers made a meaningful impact by spreading mulch, planting seeds, …
On a cold April morning, Rory Robinson and Paul Labovitz rolled onto the Pumpkinvine with a few of the people who helped build it. The wind had teeth, but riders were already out, which surprised no one and pleased everyone. Rory has spent a career fighting for trails across the Midwest. Paul ran the Indiana Dunes as National Park Service …
In March, Josh Robeson, project coordinator for the Pumpkinvine Trails Coalition, attended the National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C., representing the Pumpkinvine Trails Coalition. The annual three-day event, organized by the League of American Bicyclists, brings together advocates, educators, and community leaders from across the country for seminars, collaboration, and Capitol Hill meetings with elected officials. Indiana’s delegation, which included representatives from …
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, …
The Town of Millersburg has been awarded a $20,000 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan grant from the Indiana Department of Health. This funding will support a community-wide plan focused on real safety needs, including the mix of heavy RV traffic and vulnerable road users like buggy and bicycle riders, and kids walking to school. Why this matters for our region: …
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 …
We’re supporting Goshen First Fridays with bike valet service, which is basically secure “parking” for bicycles. Volunteers help check bikes in, keep the area staffed, and make it easier for people to ride downtown without worrying about theft or damage, especially for e-bikes. This runs roughly May through October, aligned with First Fridays. REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER »
Celebrate Trails Day (hosted nationally by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy) is Saturday, April 25, 2026, and we’re planning three volunteer options focused on spring cleanup and trail care: • A cleanup in the city of Elkhart (Maple Heart spring cleanup) • A project near Krider Garden • A project near Abshire Park SIGN UP TO HELP »
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 …
Hundreds of riders joined us for this year’s Pumpkinvine Classic on Saturday September 6. What a wonderful day! This was the 24th annual event. In previous years, it took place in June, but last year we moved it to September and this year it was the first weekend of the month, alongside several other events in our community. We were …
