Outdoor Elements
About the Show:
The NEW Outdoor Elements Webisodes can be found right here on the Outdoor Elements Web Page and also on Facebook and Youtube every Wednesday. Viewers can join host Evie Kirkwood and explore the region's parks, lakes, forests, dunes and more without leaving home. Along the way Evie and guests share their considerable knowledge on things like Bald Eagles, Coyote, Grass Frogs, Acorns, Paw Paw, and Native and Invasive Species to name a few. Get information about things you may encounter along a nature trail with Evie's Field Guides. And find answers to some of your own questions through Viewer Questions.
Show times 
Sundays @ 9:00 am (34.1)
Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm (34.1)
Sundays @ 8:30 pm (34.2)
Webisodes
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Don't Toss Those Holiday Lights! | OE
🎄✨ Got holiday lights that no longer sparkle? Don’t toss them! ♻️ In this episode of Outdoor Elements, Evie talks with Ally Pudlo from the Elkhart Environmental Center about their Holiday Lights Recycling Program — a great way to give those unwanted light strings a second life while helping the environment.Upload Date: 12/17/25 -
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Picking Persimmons
🍂✨ Out on a fall walk in the woods, Evie stumbled upon a sweet seasonal surprise — a Persimmon tree! These natural treats are a favorite for wildlife once they drop to the ground, and they’re pretty special for us humans too.Upload Date: 12/10/25 -
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Discovery Room at Bendix Woods
🌲✨ The Discovery Room at Bendix Woods County Park is officially back and better than ever! After a major renovation, this beloved space in the historic nature center has been brought back to life — and it’s ready to inspire a whole new generation of explorers.Upload Date: 12/04/25 -
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Urban Transformation at Milkweed Gardens
🌿✨ In downtown South Bend, a once-overlooked space is being reimagined into something truly special! Milkweed Gardens is transforming into a vibrant green space for the whole community to enjoy — thanks to the hard work of partnering organizations and dedicated volunteers.Upload Date: 11/19/25
