Monarch Tagging Program with Indiana Wildlife Federation

Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve 10910 Eller Rd, Fishers, IN, United States

Join CILTI staff and Indiana Wildlife Federation for a hands-on community science event at Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve to help document the monarchs’ fall migration. About this event 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

Take Flight! A Raptor Evening 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. About this event 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 their kin — […]

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Invasive Honeysuckle Removal at White River Bluffs

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

Join us to remove invasive bush honeysuckle at White River Bluffs. About this event Go behind the scenes at a nature preserve that is not yet open to the public by volunteering for invasive removal. White River Bluffs features bluffs rising 85 feet above the river, where some of the oldest trees in Indianapolis display […]

60th Anniversary of National Natural Landmark at Meltzer Woods

Meltzer Woods 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, United States

Join us for a nature walk at Meltzer Woods in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks (NNL) program. About this event Enjoy exploring the old growth forest in a nature walk guided by Phillip Weldy, our stewardship specialist. Meltzer Woods was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974. This year marks […]

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An Evening with Owls at Oliver’s Woods with Take Flight! Wildlife Education

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

Join Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live owls up close and learn about these remarkable birds. About this event All Ages Free - RSVP Required What to Expect and Bring: Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns and brush (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective). Wear closed-toed shoes […]

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Full Moon Hike at Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve

Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve 10910 Eller Rd, Fishers, IN, United States

Join us for a moonlit nature walk. About this event The full moon will guide us as we explore this riverine nature preserve. Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve lies alongside the White River and features prairie habitat, oak savanna and bottomland forest. The Frost Moon is one name given to the full moon that occurs […]

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Black Friday Hike at Calvert & Porter Woods, a National Natural Landmark

Meeting Location for Calvert and Porter Woods Hike 9740 200 South, Crawfordsville, IN, United States

“Opt outside” on the day after Thanksgiving: Join our Executive Director for a guided walk through this old growth forest. About this event CILTI Executive Director Cliff Chapman is back for our popular #optoutside Black Friday hike. This time he will lead a guided nature walk through Calvert and Porter Woods Nature Preserve, near Crawfordsville. […]

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Tree ID Walk at Oliver’s Woods

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

Learn how to distinguish tree species in a winter landscape. Trees that shed their leaves have a beauty all their own. Join our White River Steward, Grace van Kan, in a walk through this riverine nature preserve to welcome the turning of the season. Situated along the White River, Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve offers a […]

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Cleanup Day at Oliver’s Woods

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

Join us to get ready for Spring by clearing invasive plants and trash at Oliver's Woods. About this event All Ages Please RSVP (so we know to expect you) What to Expect and Bring • Volunteers will remove the plants and roots by hand. • Trash will be removed by hand. We’ll supply bags and tools. […]

Cleanup Day at White River Bluffs in Marion County

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

Join us to pick up the stray tennis and golf balls at White River Bluffs. About this event Guess what happens when a nature preserve is next door to a golf and tennis club? You have a lot of stray balls that end up scattered along the perimeter of the property. Please join us to […]

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Help Pull Garlic Mustard and other invasive plants at Meltzer Woods

Meltzer Woods 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, United States

We need your help pulling garlic mustard and other invasive plants at Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve so we can welcome back the native plants. About this event All Ages Please RSVP (so we know to expect you) What to Expect and Bring • Volunteers will remove the plants and roots by hand. Dress in long pants […]

CANCELLED – Help Us Pull Asian Bush Honeysuckle at Burnett Woods

Burnett Woods 8264 E. County Road 100 South, Avon, IN, United States

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather in the forecast. Support the health of Burnett Woods by helping our stewardship team remove invasive bush honeysuckle. About this event All Ages Please RSVP (so we know to expect you) What to Expect and Bring • Volunteers will remove the plants and roots by hand. Dress […]