• Morning Walk with the Birds at Oliver’s Woods – 5.6

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

    Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Oliver's Woods Nature Preserve! Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer a safe harbor for countless bird species. We’re teaming up with expert birder Wes Homoya, Field Ornithologist and Guide for Natural Selections Tours, for this series. This is a rare [...]

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  • Wildflower Walk at Oliver’s Woods with our White River Docents

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

    Walk Oliver’s Woods with our docents to see the preserve’s wildflowers in bloom. Oliver’s Woods is home to many spring wildflowers, including an impressive display of native wild hyacinths. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through this riverine preserve to see what’s blooming in May. Details: Free of Charge – RSVP [...]

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  • Secrets for Great Wildflower Photos Using Your Smartphone by Emily Persic

    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 learn about wildflower photography. Learn to capture wildflower images like a pro—using only your smartphone. The warm light of the Golden Hour is ideal for nature photography. Emily Persic of Raincliffs Photography will share secrets [...]

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  • Morning Walk with the Birds at White River Bluffs – 5.20

    White River Bluffs 1050 West 52nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in White River Bluffs Nature Preserve! Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer a safe harbor for countless bird species. We’re teaming up with expert birder Wes Homoya, Field Ornithologist and Guide for Natural Selections Tours, for this series. This is a rare [...]

  • Black Birders Week Hike

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

    Join our board member, birder Doug Gray, and author/birder Dudley Edmondson, for a Black Birders Week outing at Betley Woods! Black Birders Week is dedicated to uplifting Black nature enthusiasts while highlighting the visibility of Black birders in nature. We welcome those who identify as Black, allies, and anyone [...]

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  • Raptors Revealed with Take Flight Wildlife at Oliver’s Woods

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

    Join us for a program featuring the birds of prey that live and hunt in our region. Join Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live raptors up close and learn about the amazing adaptations that make these birds so special! Raptors — hawks, owls, falcons and [...]

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  • Indiana’s Amazing Amphibians & Reptiles, Featuring Jim Horton

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

    Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In July, we’re featuring amphibians and reptiles. ** RSVPs open June 15 ** Join Jim Horton, president of the Hoosier Herpetological Society, to learn about Indiana’s many amphibians and reptiles. We will gather at the Daugherty House for [...]

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  • CANCELLED: Second Annual Easy Float on the White River, with Intro to Forest Therapy

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

    This event has been cancelled due to high river levels. Board a Friends of White River raft for a short float on the White River, then enjoy mindful forest therapy practices on Sandbar Island. Join Central Indiana Land Trust and Friends of White River (FOWR) for a scenic journey [...]

    $10
  • Creek Cleanup at Oliver’s Woods

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

    Help us clear debris and invasive plants in and around Carmel Creek at Oliver's Woods. All Ages Please RSVP so we know to expect you. What to Expect and Bring Be prepared to get dirty and in some cases wet. We will pull invasive plants out by hand. Dress [...]

  • Homoyas’ Hoosier Orchid Big Year

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

    Join us in August at Oliver’s Woods for Golden Hour as the Homoyas share how they found all 40 orchids native to Indiana in bloom. ** RSVPs open July 15 ** During the spring and summer months of 2021, the Homoya family embarked on an ambitious quest to track [...]

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