Central Indiana Land Trust

CANCELLED - Help Us Pull Asian Bush Honeysuckle at Burnett Woods
2023-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Burnett Woods, 8264 E. County Road 100 South, Avon, IN, 46123, 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 in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).
• Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves, we will provide some.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.
• Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.
Directions:
The address is 8264 E County Road 100 S Avon, IN 46123. Parking is available at Light and Life Methodist Church, 8264 E. County Road 100 South, which is next door to the preserve. Park behind the church in the back row and walk in a southeastern direction across the grass toward the road. The trailhead is near the road, behind the preserve sign. @Burnett Wood
What else can I do?
After visiting an area that has invasive weeds present, clean up before you leave the site. Make sure your clothes, boots, vehicles, and pets are seed free. Use plants native to Central Indiana in your yard and garden.

Help Pull Garlic Mustard and other invasive plants at Meltzer Woods
2023-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Meltzer Woods, 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, 46176, 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 thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).
• Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves, we will provide some.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.
• 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. Map: @Meltzer Woods
What else can I do?
After visiting an area that has invasive weeds present, clean up before you leave the site. Make sure your clothes, boots, vehicles, and pets are seed free. Use plants native to Central Indiana in your yard and garden.

Cleanup Day at White River Bluffs in Marion County
2023-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | White River Bluffs, 1050 West 52nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, 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 gather up these orbs as part of our stewardship plan for White River Bluffs.
All Ages
Please RSVP (so we know to expect you)
What to Expect and Bring:

Volunteers will pick up trash and balls by hand.
There may be some heavy lifting required.
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.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.

Directions:
White River Bluffs Nature Preserve is located adjacent to Highland Golf and Country Club. Parking is by the tennis courts to the north of the club house. Our staff will meet you there. See attached map.

Cleanup Day at Oliver's Woods
2023-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
• Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).
• Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves, we will provide some.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.
• 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.

Tree ID Walk at Oliver's Woods
2022-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 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 nature immersion in the midst of a bustling commercial district.
All Ages
Free of Charge – RSVP Required
What to Expect and Bring

Easy, 0.6-mile hike over a flat, loop trail.
Feel free to bring your own binoculars or scope for potential bird viewing.
Dress for the weather, as we will be outside the entire event.
No restroom is available at this site.

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
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. @Oliver’s Woods.

Black Friday Hike at Calvert & Porter Woods, a National Natural Landmark
2022-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Meeting Location for Calvert and Porter Woods Hike, 9740 200 South, Crawfordsville, IN, 47933, 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. It is one of the most stunning old growth forests in the state. Some of the ancient trees measure 60 inches in diameter. Enjoy a rare chance to see a property that is only accessible with permission from the DNR Division of Nature Preserves.
All Ages
RSVP required
What to Expect and Bring:

Park and meet in the field adjacent to 9740 200 South, Crawfordsville.

There are no formal trails on site and this hike may be challenging for some.

Hike will begin and end with a ¼ mile walk across a farm field south of Calvert and Porter Nature Preserve.

Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, insects, and cold weather (unfortunately leggings are not very protective).

Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.

Please plan to arrive on time.

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
Parking:
Park on the roadside just west of 9740 200 South, Crawfordsville. See attached map. Please do not park in the driveway.

About National Natural Landmarks:
This National Park Service program started 60 years ago as a way to promote conservation of America’s most spectacular natural areas. Since 1962, more than 600 sites nationwide have been given the NNL honorific. Indiana is home to 30 of these nationally significant sites. Celebrate the National Natural Landmarks program’s 60th anniversary with CILTI!

Full Moon Hike at Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve
2022-11-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve, 10910 Eller Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, 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 in November because the timing coincided with the first hard frost of the season. Native Americans, looking to keep track of time, named the full moons every month based on what was happening in nature.
All Ages
Free – RSVP required
What to Expect and Bring:

Be prepared to walk in areas with limited lighting.

Dress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns and brush (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).

It may be cold after sunset, so dress to keep warm.

Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
Directions:
From Interstate 69 and 116th Street in Fishers: Head west on 116th Street about 3 miles to Eller Road. The property is on the southwest corner of 116th Street and Eller Road. Public parking is available behind Riverside Middle School (10910 Eller Road). Staff will meet you on the bridge by playground.

An Evening with Owls at Oliver’s Woods with Take Flight! Wildlife Education
2022-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 that can stand up to mud.
This event will take place outside, warm clothing is suggested.

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
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:
The program is brought to us by Take Flight! Wildlife Education, an organization offering traveling educational programs for schools, nature centers and other organizations interested in wildlife and ecology.

60th Anniversary of National Natural Landmark at Meltzer Woods
2022-10-16 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Meltzer Woods, 1522 S 600 E, Shelbyville, IN, 46176, 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 60 years of the National Parks Service recognizing conservation of America’s natural heritage through the NNL program. Meltzer is one of over 600 designated NNL sites, and one of our best-loved properties. Please join us in celebrating 60 years of the National Natural Landmarks program at this venerable site.
All Ages
RSVP required
What to Expect:

Easy, 1.2 mile trail with some stairs.
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.

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. Map:@Meltzer Woods

Invasive Honeysuckle Removal at White River Bluffs
2022-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | White River Bluffs, 1050 West 52nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, 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 beautiful fall colors. Support the health of this forest by helping our stewardship team remove invasive bush honeysuckle.
All Ages
Please RSVP so we know to expect you
What to Expect and Bring:

Volunteers will plant by hand.
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.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.

Directions:
White River Bluffs Nature Preserve is located adjacent to Highland Golf and Country Club. Parking is by the tennis courts to the north of the club house. Our staff will meet you there. See attached map.

Take Flight! A Raptor Evening at Oliver’s Woods
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 — have long held our imagination. See what it’s like to be hawk-eyed or falcon-fast by meeting these magnificent predators up close and hearing the stories of our shared history.

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 that can stand up to mud.
This event will take place outside, warm clothing is suggested.

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
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:
The program is brought to us by Take Flight! Wildlife Education, an organization offering traveling educational programs for schools, nature centers and other organizations interested in wildlife and ecology.

Monarch Tagging Program with Indiana Wildlife Federation
2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve, 10910 Eller Rd, Fishers, IN, 46038, 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 migration through mark and recapture.
At this event, staff will train attendees to gently capture monarch butterflies in butterfly nets and affix a small numbered sticker to the hindwing. The international monarch monitoring program called Monarch Watch provides stickers and datasheets for this project.
This event is brought to you in partnership with Indiana Wildlife Federation.
All Ages
Free – RSVP Required
What to Expect and Bring:

Based on where we locate the butterflies, there may be a lot of walking required.
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.

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
Directions:
From Interstate 69 and 116th Street in Fishers: Head west on 116th Street about 3 miles to Eller Road. The property is on the southwest corner of 116th Street and Eller Road. Public parking is available behind Riverside Middle School (10910 Eller Road). Staff will meet you on the bridge by the playground.

Native Planting Day at Oliver's Woods
2022-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Oliver’s Woods, 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States
Join us to plant pollinator-friendly native plants at Oliver’s Woods.

About this event

All Ages
Please RSVP so we know to expect you
What to Expect and Bring:

Volunteers will plant by hand.
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.
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.

Floating, Feathers and Fermentations!
2022-08-28 15:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Oliver’s Woods, 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, United States
Birding float down the White River with Friends of the White River

About this event
Reserve your ticket here.

Join Central Indiana Land Trust, Ornithologist Wes Homoya and Friends of the White River at Oliver’s Woods for a river float and a walk to see migrating birds. We’ll meet at the preserve to board the shuttle to our put-in point for a leisurely one- to two-hour float back to Oliver’s Woods.
Back on land, Wes will lead the group to look for fall migrants making their way south through our city. Migratory birds use this preserve’s riverside oasis as a pit stop to refuel for their journey.
We hope you will stick around after your walking tour to continue birding, talking birds and conservation, and supporting Indiana craft breweries and cideries. Black Acre Brewing, Ash & Elm Cider and Indiana City Brewing have donated cider and beer for us to enjoy. Feel free to bring snacks!
A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Friends of White River and Indiana Audubon Society.
What to Expect:

Meet at Oliver’s Woods and we will travel together to the float starting point.
Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to getting wet.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

What to Bring:

Sunscreen
Sun hat
Water bottle (no glass)
Binoculars
Dry bag
Snack

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite as space is limited.
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.

Creek Cleanup at Oliver's Woods
2022-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

About this event

All Ages
Please RSVP so we know you’re coming.
What to Expect and Bring

Be prepared to get dirty and in some cases wet.
Will pull invasive plants out by hand.
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.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.

Registration:
Please preregister through Eventbrite so we know to expect you.
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.
