• The Owl Hour: Nature’s Nocturnal Hunters with Take Flight! Wildlife

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    ** RSVPs Open August 15 ** Join Mark Booth from Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live owls up close and learn about these remarkable birds. All Ages RSVP is required. The event is limited to 25 people, including children over 2 years old. Tickets are limited to [...]

    Free
  • Monarch Tagging with Indiana Wildlife Federation

    Betley Woods at Glacier's End W 750 South, Trafalgar, IN, United States

    Join CILTI staff and Indiana Wildlife Federation for a hands-on community science event at Betley Woods at Glacier's End to help document the monarchs’ fall migration. The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a large-scale community science project that was initiated in 1992 to help understand the dynamics of the monarch’s spectacular fall [...]

    Free
  • October Big Day Hike at Betley Woods and More

    Betley Woods at Glacier's End W 750 South, Trafalgar, IN, United States

    Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Betley Woods at Glacier's End!  Betley Woods is a hotspot for migratory birds on the Mississippi Flyway. You can witness this timeless journey with an experienced birder this fall! On one Big Day in October, experience the wonder of the fall [...]

    $5
  • Remember the Passenger Pigeon, Presented by CILTI President Cliff Chapman

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    Join us for the Golden Hour at Oliver’s Woods. In October, we'll learn how the most abundant bird in the world shaped our landscape. ** RSVPs open September 15 ** What was it like to witness the migration of flocks numbering in the millions? What was left behind in their [...]

    Free
  • CANCELED – Winter Tree ID Hike at Oliver’s Woods

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    Update: Due to extreme cold in the forecast, we are canceling this event. Learn how to distinguish tree species in a winter landscape. Trees that shed their leaves have a beauty all their own. Volunteer White River Docents, along with our stewardship specialist Phillip Weldy, will lead the walk through this riverine nature [...]

    Free
  • Discover Native Bees with Max

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    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! Event Highlights: Start at the discussion [...]

    Free
  • Black Birders Week Hike at Betley Woods at Glacier’s End

    Betley Woods at Glacier's End W 750 South, Trafalgar, IN, United States

    Join Doug Gray and Nicole O'Neal to go birding in Betley Woods at Glacier's End. Participants can choose a 1-hour walk or a 3-hour hike. During Black Birders Week (May 24-30), step into nature with a community that celebrates joy, curiosity, and deep connection with the outdoors. The week is dedicated [...]

    Free
  • An Introduction to FrogWatch

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In June, we'll take a look into the protocols, methods, and facts about Frogwatch USA. Jim Horton of Central Indiana FrogWatch will be our guide to this program, sharing his knowledge of local frogs and toads.   Event Highlights: [...]

  • Foraging and Conservation

    Oliver's Woods 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States

    Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In July, we'll be discussing Foraging and Conservation with Greg Monzel. Is foraging a foodie fad or plant stewardship? Wild foods and herbal medicines have experienced a cultural renewal in the last few years. Join us to learn more [...]