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SUMMARY:Owls at Oliver’s Woods with Take Flight! Wildlife Education
DESCRIPTION:Join Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live owls up close and learn about these remarkable birds. \nAll Ages \nFree – RSVP Required \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nDress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns and brush (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\nThis event will take place outside\, warm clothing is suggested.\n\nDirections: \nOliver’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. \nMore Information: \nThe 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.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/owls-at-olivers-woods-with-take-flight-wildlife-education-3/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:Owls at Oliver’s Woods with Take Flight! Wildlife Education
DESCRIPTION:Join Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live owls up close and learn about these remarkable birds. \nAll Ages \nFree – RSVP Required \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nDress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns and brush (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\nThis event will take place outside\, warm clothing is suggested.\n\nDirections: \nOliver’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. \nMore Information: \nThe 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.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/owls-at-olivers-woods-with-take-flight-wildlife-education/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:October Big Day Hike at Oliver's Woods and More
DESCRIPTION:Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve! \nOliver’s Woods is a hotspot for migratory birds on the Mississippi Flyway. You can witness this timeless journey with an experienced birder this fall! On one Big Day in October\, experience the wonder of the fall migration with an expert guide. \nMultiple sites are taking part in this Big Day\, so spread the word across the state! \nAll ages \nFree of Charge – RSVP required (please RSVP for your preferred site) \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nCamera\, scope\, and/or binoculars\, if you have them.\nDress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\n\nRSVP \nPlease click here to preregister via Eventbrite so we know to expect you. \nDirections: \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle. Please plan to arrive on time. \nMore Information: \nOctober 8 is known to birders worldwide as the “October Big Day\,” a global celebration of birds. For the second year year\, Indiana Audubon Society experts will lead free bird walks at nature preserves across the state. The Indiana Land Protection Alliance is again coordinating the event with land trusts statewide. \nOnly 15 people can take part at each site\, so register soon for our guided walk\, or find one near you!​
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/october-big-day-hike-at-olivers-woods-and-more/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:October Big Day Hike at Oliver's Woods and More
DESCRIPTION:Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve! \nOliver’s Woods is a hotspot for migratory birds on the Mississippi Flyway. You can witness this timeless journey with an experienced birder this fall! On one Big Day in October\, experience the wonder of the fall migration with an expert guide. \nMultiple sites are taking part in this Big Day\, so spread the word across the state! \nAll ages \nFree of Charge – RSVP required (please RSVP for your preferred site) \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nCamera\, scope\, and/or binoculars\, if you have them.\nDress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\n\nRSVP \nPlease click here to preregister via Eventbrite so we know to expect you. \nDirections: \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle. Please plan to arrive on time. \nMore Information: \nOctober 8 is known to birders worldwide as the “October Big Day\,” a global celebration of birds. For the second year year\, Indiana Audubon Society experts will lead free bird walks at nature preserves across the state. The Indiana Land Protection Alliance is again coordinating the event with land trusts statewide. \nOnly 15 people can take part at each site\, so register soon for our guided walk\, or find one near you!​
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/october-big-day-hike-at-olivers-woods-and-more-2/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T130000
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SUMMARY:Help Us Pull Invasive Honeysuckle at Burnett Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join our Stewardship team to pull the invasive plants to help the native plants thrive at Burnett Woods.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Ages \nPlease RSVP (so we know to expect you) \nWhat to Expect and Bring \n• 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). \n• Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves\, we will provide some. \n• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. \n• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud. \n• Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine. \nDirections: \nThe 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. \nWhat else can I do? \nAfter 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.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/help-us-pull-invasive-burning-bush-at-burnett-woods-2/
LOCATION:Burnett Woods\, 8264 E. County Road 100 South\, Avon\, IN\, 46123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
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SUMMARY:Help Us Pull Invasive Honeysuckle at Burnett Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join our Stewardship team to pull the invasive plants to help the native plants thrive at Burnett Woods.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Ages \nPlease RSVP (so we know to expect you) \nWhat to Expect and Bring \n• 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). \n• Bring gardening or work gloves. If you don’t have gloves\, we will provide some. \n• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. \n• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud. \n• Dress for the weather as we will work rain or shine. \nDirections: \nThe 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. \nWhat else can I do? \nAfter 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.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/help-us-pull-invasive-burning-bush-at-burnett-woods/
LOCATION:Burnett Woods\, 8264 E. County Road 100 South\, Avon\, IN\, 46123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Meltzer Woods’ 50th Anniversary as a National Natural Landmark
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature walk at Meltzer Woods in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its National Natural Landmarks (NNL) designation. \nAbout this event\nPlease 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 specialist. The NNL program is a way for the National Parks Service to recognize America’s natural heritage. Meltzer Woods is one of over 600 designated NNL sites\, and one of our best-loved properties. \n\n\nAll Ages\n\n\nPlease RSVP so we know to expect you. \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n• Dress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective). \n• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud. \n• Bring a water bottle\, preferably refillable. \nDirections: \nMeltzer 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. \nAbout National Natural Landmarks: \nThis National Park Service program started over 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. Meltzer Woods was designated in 1973. The plaque was made the following year\, so it gives a 1974 date.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/celebrate-meltzer-woods-50th-anniversary-as-a-national-natural-landmark-2/
LOCATION:Meltzer Woods\, 1522 S 600 E\, Shelbyville\, IN\, 46176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Meltzer Woods’ 50th Anniversary as a National Natural Landmark
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature walk at Meltzer Woods in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its National Natural Landmarks (NNL) designation. \nAbout this event\nPlease 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 specialist. The NNL program is a way for the National Parks Service to recognize America’s natural heritage. Meltzer Woods is one of over 600 designated NNL sites\, and one of our best-loved properties. \n\n\nAll Ages\n\n\nPlease RSVP so we know to expect you. \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n• Dress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective). \n• Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud. \n• Bring a water bottle\, preferably refillable. \nDirections: \nMeltzer 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. \nAbout National Natural Landmarks: \nThis National Park Service program started over 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. Meltzer Woods was designated in 1973. The plaque was made the following year\, so it gives a 1974 date.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/celebrate-meltzer-woods-50th-anniversary-as-a-national-natural-landmark/
LOCATION:Meltzer Woods\, 1522 S 600 E\, Shelbyville\, IN\, 46176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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