by discberrien | Featured
What better way to explore the history of Berrien County than through a (safe and socially-distanced) Scavenger Hunt? The Berrien County Historical Association (BCHA) is inviting the public to learn more about Berrien County through a fun, creative scavenger hunt...
by discberrien | Featured
Like many organizations, the Berrien County Historical Association is working hard to fill their calendar with events that offer the engagement they’re accustomed to providing, all while looking after the safety of community members. And if you’ve had a chance to...
by discberrien | Featured
Adapting. That’s a word we’ve heard a lot this spring and summer. From high school graduations to sporting events…to how we shop for groceries. It should be noted that to adapt requires a great amount of effort. This is no exception to the effort being...
by discberrien | Featured
What’s your favorite part of the Berrien County Youth Fair? Is it the rides? The commercial buildings? The cute baby animals? Or…the FOOD? If you’ve been craving corn dogs, cotton candy, caramel apples and the other delights you usually...
by discberrien | Featured
A beautification project for the Village of Berrien Springs is set to begin this year. The Village has engaged the services of Viridis Design Group, a landscape architecture firm, to head up the three-phase project. WOLF’S PRAIRIE PARK PROJECT The master plan...
by discberrien | Featured
Lake Chapin is a hidden gem. Tucked between St. Joseph Valley Parkway and M-139, this 600-acre lake is St. Joseph Rivers’ perfect intermission between Niles and Lake Michigan. This reservoir spans roughly 600 acres, and is home to motorboats, jet-skis, canoes,...
by Ryan Cheevers | Featured
What is birding? It’s a common term for many, but one that requires explanation for many others. “Birding is getting out in nature and looking for birds and doing your best to identify them.” This simple, clear description came from Lamanda Hilty, Parks...
by Ryan Cheevers | Featured
Just over 181 years ago, a Niles man was arrested for stealing boots, gloves and a hat – about ten dollars worth of goods. He was tried and sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary. So what’s the significance of this particular case that took place on...
by Ryan Cheevers | Featured
Berrien Springs Public Schools is approaching one year since construction began on the Sylvester Field stadium project, which will be the new home to multiple programs: football, soccer, the track and field programs, and the marching band. The stadium will...
by Ryan Cheevers | Featured
Berrien Springs is loaded with great places to get away from it all and enjoy peace, quiet and nature. Whether you’re on foot or on bike, these favorite trails deliver forested fun: Love Creek Nature Center and County Park People come from Illinois,...
