Thirty-five years of nature protection in Indiana

Saving Nature, Awakening Wonder

Our Mission

Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) preserves the best of Central Indiana’s natural areas, protecting plants and animals, so Hoosiers can experience the wonder of the state’s natural heritage.

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Acres Protected

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Trek our Trails

Visit all seven of our most popular preserves before the end of the year to complete the #trekourtrails2026 challenge and receive a gift pack. New this year: Betley Woods at Glacier’s End is one of the destinations!

Featured Preserve

Betley Woods at Glacier’s End

COUNTY: Johnson | ACRES: 300 | NEAREST CITY: Trafalgar

Trails are open in Betley Woods at Glacier’s End, where you can experience dramatic terrain and (soon) a spring ephemeral show. This preserve offers unparalleled natural beauty in a highly biodiverse area. Ice Age glaciers stopped their southward march here, sculpting the land.

Species Protected

The land we protect stays protected forever, providing permanent habitat for countless native plants and wildlife. The numbers below represent native species we’ve documented on these lands. What more will we find, with your support?

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Native Plants

35
Mammals

234
Birds

38
Herps

Help us save even more wildlife. Your donation gives safe harbor to innumerable species, including the mink shown here. More than 70 of the species we protect are rare, threatened, or endangered. Your generosity gives them a fighting chance.

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    The Secret Lives of Fairy Shrimp

    March 22, 2026

    When you’re walking in the woods in the spring, it’s clear that life is all around you. Giant trees tower above you. The birds sing with their melodious voices. At your feet, ephemeral flowers bloom in radiant hues of color. Surrounded by beauty, it’s easy to be captivated by [...]