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SUMMARY:Discover Native Bees with Max
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In May\, we’ll discover the hidden world of native bees with Central Indiana Land Trust staff member Max Gerke. These tiny but vital creatures are all around us—even in our own back yards! \nEvent Highlights: \n\nStart at the discussion circle with a preview of bee specimens and a quick guide on what to look for.\nTake a short walk through Oliver’s Woods to observe native bees pollinating flowers in action.\nMeet some common native bees.\nLearn about bees’ lifecycles and how you can support them.\n\nBy the end\, you’ll bee buzzing with excitement about the tiny pollinators in your yard and local natural areas! \nDetails: \n\nAges: All are welcome.\nRSVP: Required for attendees over age 2. Limited to 25 people.\nTickets: Maximum 4 per RSVP. Reserve your spot here.\nOnce our RSVP limit is reached the form will close. If you are interested in being added to our wait list please reach out to sfox@conservingindiana.org.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe program begins at the discussion circle\, followed by a walk through the wooded preserve\, before returning to the discussion circle.\nIn case of inclement weather\, the presentation will take place inside the Daugherty House.\nPark in the lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle.\nTrails are unpaved but fairly level.\nAccessible parking is available by the Daugherty House\, with access to a crushed gravel trail.\nThere are no public restrooms on site.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nDress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for mud.\nOptional: Bring sun and insect protection\, and a water bottle.\n\nAbout Max: \nMax is a pollinator enthusiast with a passion for Indiana’s native bees and their role in pollinating native flowers. As a stewardship specialist\, he conducts surveys on our properties to study bee diversity and identify rare species. He recently presented at the Indiana Wildlife Federation annual meeting on the impact of native pollinators. \nLocation: Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/discover-native-bees-with-max/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:The 2025 City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 City Nature Challenge is a community science event happening in over 600 cities across the world. Indianapolis (and environs) will be among the cities competing in this international event. Indiana Sciences is coordinating the local effort. \nThe four-day event asks community scientists to find and document as much urban nature as possible in their area. Explore your backyard\, or expand into local playgrounds\, parks\, and nature preserves to look for plants\, insects\, and animals. Document your findings with a photo\, and report them via the iNaturalist website or app. The goal is to develop a new baseline of a city’s biodiversity. \nFind out more here. \nRSVP \nTo register for the event\, you must have an iNaturalist account. After logging in\, click Join from the City Nature Challenge 2025: Indianapolis page. \nParticipating Counties \nThe following counties are included in the Indianapolis City Nature Challenge: \n\nBoone County\nBrown County\nHamilton County\nHancock County\nHendricks County\nJohnson County\nMadison County\nMarion County\nMorgan County\nPutnam County\nShelby County\n\nCILTI’s Involvement \nWe encourage everyone to visit our open nature preserves during this global event (April 25 to 28) and share your observations on iNaturalist. \nPublic preserves that fall within the geographic parameters include: Meltzer Woods\, Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve\, Oliver’s Woods\, Fred and Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve\, the Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow\, and more! Use our Preserves page to plan your visits.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/the-2025-city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Community Science
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SUMMARY:White River Alliance RAFT Open House at Oliver's Woods
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about White River Alliance’s River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) at Oliver’s Woods. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the White River Alliance’s River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) at a drop-in open house where you can learn about water science. At the RAFT demo station by the canoe launch\, you test your citizen science skills! Try water quality testing demos\, put on waders\, and learn more about the river whose watershed encompasses nearly 2 million acres in Central Indiana. This is a family-friendly event. \nYou are also welcome to explore Oliver’s Woods trails at your leisure. Find the chronolog station along Carmel Creek\, where you can contribute a photo to a timelapse compilation. Look for bald eagles over the White River and wildflowers in bloom in the forest. Spring is the best time to visit this preserve! \nAll Ages \nNo RSVP required. Optional: preregister to receive an email reminder. \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nBring your curiosity and questions about the White River\, water quality\, and the science of water analysis.\nBring/wear socks for trying on waders.\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\n\nDirections: Oliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465. A table will be set up by the river at the canoe launch. \nMore Information: Learn more about the White River Alliance and what the RAFT program is all about here: White River Alliance RAFT
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/white-river-alliance-raft-open-house-at-olivers-woods/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Science
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SUMMARY:White River Alliance RAFT Open House at Oliver's Woods
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about White River Alliance’s River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) at Oliver’s Woods. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the White River Alliance’s River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) at a drop-in open house where you can learn about water science. At the RAFT demo station by the canoe launch\, you test your citizen science skills! Try water quality testing demos\, put on waders\, and learn more about the river whose watershed encompasses nearly 2 million acres in Central Indiana. This is a family-friendly event. \nYou are also welcome to explore Oliver’s Woods trails at your leisure. Find the chronolog station along Carmel Creek\, where you can contribute a photo to a timelapse compilation. Look for bald eagles over the White River and wildflowers in bloom in the forest. Spring is the best time to visit this preserve! \nAll Ages \nNo RSVP required. Optional: preregister to receive an email reminder. \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nBring your curiosity and questions about the White River\, water quality\, and the science of water analysis.\nBring/wear socks for trying on waders.\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\n\nDirections: Oliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465. A table will be set up by the river at the canoe launch. \nMore Information: Learn more about the White River Alliance and what the RAFT program is all about here: White River Alliance RAFT
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/white-river-alliance-raft-open-house-at-olivers-woods-2/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Science
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