Central Indiana Land Trust

Garlic Mustard Pull at Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve
2021-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Meltzer Woods, 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, 46176, United States
Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard at Meltzer Woods Nature Preserve.

About this Event

All Ages
What to Expect and Bring
• Volunteers will remove by hand the plants and roots.
• Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).
• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.
• Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves, we will provide some.
• Face mask/cover required.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.
Directions
Meltzer Woods is located near Shelbyville and is a short 35 minute drive from Indianapolis. From Indianapolis, take I74 E to IN 244 E, then turn left onto S 600 East. Staff will meet you in the parking lot.
COVID Safety Note:
Safety is our first priority, and we continue to monitor pandemic conditions as we host events. If we need to alter or change our event schedule, we will notify all registrants directly and post updates to social media. In an effort to keep everyone as safe as possible, we are requiring masks and will make an effort to keep socially distanced on this outing. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this together!
More Information
Find more information and RSVP through EventBrite.

Volunteer Work Day at Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve
2021-04-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve, 1926 S 600 W, New Palestine, IN, 46163, United States
Enjoy a fun morning of volunteering at the Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve. This 31-acre forest has been permanently protected and is owned by the Hancock County Community Foundation. The Central Indiana Land Trust works closely with the Hancock County Community Foundation to manage the care and restoration of this preserve.
What to expect and bring:
Volunteers will be repairing bridges over the wetlands and pulling invasive plants. Please wear good outdoor shoes and bring gloves, drinking water and small hand tools.
Location and Amenities:
The preserve is located at 1926 S 600 W, New Palestine, IN 46163, just one mile south of US 40 on Mt Comfort Rd. There is a gravel parking lot but no services are available at this site.
Further Details:
Contact Mary Ann Wietbrock, CILTI Land Steward, for RSVP and more information.

Garlic Mustard Pull at Oliver's Woods
2021-03-17 10:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Oliver’s Woods, 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States
Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by pulling invasive garlic mustard at Oliver’s Woods.

About this Event

All Ages
What to Expect and Bring

Volunteers will remove by hand the plants and roots.
Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).
Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.
Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves, we will provide some.
Face mask/cover required.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.

Directions
Oliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot in front of the house.
More Information
Find more information and RSVP through EventBrite.

A Giant in Her Field: E. Lucy Braun
2020-11-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2020-11-08 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Meltzer Woods, 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, 46176, United States
In this Spirit and Place Festival event, a walk through an old growth forest brings participants face to face with forest ecologist E. Lucy Braun, whose pioneering work in deciduous forests laid the foundation for land conservation today.
Presented in partnership with Timepiece Theatre Company.
Participants will meet at Meltzer Woods in Shelbyville. Parking is available at Meltzer Woods, and a tent will serve as a meeting place before the start of the walk. Please help us keep social distance by staying 6 feet apart from other participant groups. Masks are required for this event.
The Spirit & Place Festival (Nov. 5-15) celebrates the powerful role the arts, humanities, and religion play in community life. Housed in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, Spirit & Place is celebrating its 25th year. Learn more at spiritandplace.org.

Pints for a Cause
2020-10-21 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Metazoa Brewing Co., 140 South College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Metazoa Brewing Company will host “Pints for a Cause” in CILTI’s honor. The downtown Indianapolis brewpub will donate ten percent of pint and growler proceeds from the evening. Come and meet our staff at a safe social distance, learn what we’re up to, and enjoy a drink at this dog-friendly venue.
Note: No food is served at this indoor/outdoor venue.

A Walk in the Woods (Partner Event)
2020-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Meltzer Woods, 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, 46176, United States
Backyard Shelby hosts this walk through Meltzer Woods, a National Natural Landmark. It is free to the public, and all ages are welcome. Come explore this beautiful old growth forest that’s the pride of Shelby County. Find more information and RSVP on Facebook.

30th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
2020-09-15 19:00 UTC | IN
Help us celebrate 30 years of land conservation! We’ll mark the milestone with an online message from our Executive Director, Cliff Chapman, and a silent auction that you can participate in from anywhere.
View auction items here. You can start entering bids as of Sept. 9!

Midsummer Wildflower Walk
2020-07-25 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve, 10910 Eller Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Note: Safety is our first priority, and we continue to monitor pandemic conditions as we host events. If we need to alter or change our event schedule, we will notify all registrants directly and post updates to social media. In an effort to keep everyone as safe as possible, we are requiring masks and will make an effort to keep socially distanced on this outing. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this together!
Join us at Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve for a midsummer wildflower walk to enjoy prairie plants in bloom. Bee balm, compass plant, black-eyed susans, coneflower, culver’s root and many more flowering natives attract bees and butterflies to this riverine nature preserve.
There is little shade at this site, so please bring a bottle of water. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you.
Parking: The property is located at the Southwest corner of 116th Street and Eller Road. Public parking is available in the parking lot located behind Riverside Middle School (10910 Eller Road) by the tennis courts. Staff will meet participants there at 9 am.
RSVP: This is a free event, but please RSVP via Eventbrite so we know you are coming.

Next Indiana Campfires: Mossy Point Nature Preserve & White River Bluffs
2020-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | IN
Mossy Point and White River Bluffs have two things in common: both were shaped by the unique glacial history of Indiana, and both are normally closed to the public. Now, thanks to the magic of technology, Indiana Humanities is partnering with us to create a unique, socially-distanced virtual trek to these two spectacular properties. No hiking boots required!

Weed Wrangle
2020-03-21 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | IN
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