Join our Stewardship team to pull the invasive plants to help the native plants thrive at Burnett Woods. 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 thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison […]
Join us for a nature walk at Meltzer Woods in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its National Natural Landmarks (NNL) designation. About this event Please join us in celebrating Meltzer Woods’ 50th year as a National Natural Landmark. Enjoy exploring the old growth forest in a nature walk guided by Phillip Weldy, our stewardship […]
“Opt outside” on the day after Thanksgiving: Join our President for a guided walk through our newest nature preserve. About this event CILTI President Cliff Chapman is back for our popular #optoutside Black Friday hike. This time he will lead a guided nature walk through Fern Station, near Greencastle. Protecting this 570-acre Putnam County property […]
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us collect seeds for conservation efforts. Go behind the scenes with our stewardship crew in a limited-access nature preserve, Betley Woods at Glacier's End. Please RSVP (so we know to expect you) What to Expect Parking spots for smaller vehicles are limited and you may need a vehicle with […]
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, and volunteers 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 […]
Join us to get ready for spring by clearing invasive plants and trash at Burnett Woods. Volunteers are needed to help clean up Burnett Woods in anticipation of spring! Help with trash pick up and some invasive plant removal. This is one of our best preserves for early spring wildflowers. We've recently added duckboard to […]
Help plant native trees and get to see a preserve that's not open to the public. All Ages Please RSVP so we know to expect you. What to Expect and Bring: The event will start promptly at 10 am and go until the work is done (may not last the full three hours). Dress in […]
Join us to get ready for spring by clearing invasive plants and trash at Oliver’s Woods. Volunteers are needed to clean up Oliver’s Woods this spring. Help with trash pickup and some invasive plant removal. Oliver’s Woods is one of our most accessible preserves, with river views and native wildflowers and wildlife. All Ages Please […]
Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by removing invasive garlic mustard from Meltzer Woods. Support the health and resilience of the old growth forest by helping with invasive plant removal. Meltzer Woods is a National Natural Landmark and one of our most beloved preserves. All Ages Please RSVP so we know to expect […]
Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by removing invasive garlic mustard from Betley Woods at Glacier’s End. Support the health and resilience of this beautiful preserve by helping with invasive plant removal. Betley Woods at Glacier’s End is located in one of the most biodiverse forested areas of the state. All Ages Please […]
Update: This event has been cancelled. Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by removing invasive garlic mustard from Betley Woods at Glacier’s End. Support the health and resilience of this beautiful preserve by helping with invasive plant removal. Betley Woods at Glacier’s End is located in one of the most biodiverse forested areas of […]
Join our Stewardship team for a walk through the woods and an impressive wildflower display in the heart of Avon, Indiana. Burnett Woods is one of the best nature preserves to enjoy spring wildflowers. Your guide will be stewardship specialist Phillip Weldy, whose keen eye for wildflowers has dressed up our social media feed for […]
