Filter CategoriesAllNewsroomSort By DateTitleDate April 24, 2024 White blossoms mask the new ‘silent spring’ threat by Cliff Chapman President, Central Indiana Land Trust Those white-flowering trees you see along the highways and in neighborhoods throughout Central... April 4, 2024 Supporting a Prairie Preserve with Fire With a high plant diversity and stable plant populations, a prairie can provide habitat for a plethora of insects... March 25, 2024 Founder Shares Early Origins of Central Indiana Land Trust Ellen Jacquart was CILTI’s founder and first president. Now a board member, she contributed these thoughts on what it... March 21, 2024 Savannas, Prairies, and their “Cousins” Final in a series by board member John Bacone Note: A version of this series appeared in the Indiana Parks Alliance newsletter... March 19, 2024 A Look at Indiana’s Wetland Preserves Fourth in a series by board member John Bacone Note: A version of this series appeared in the Indiana Parks Alliance newsletter... March 13, 2024 Explore Indiana’s Geologic Wonders and Majestic Forests Third in a series by board member John Bacone Note: A version of this series appeared in the Indiana Parks... March 5, 2024 Indiana’s Nature Preserves Offer Glimpses of the Past Second in a series by board member John Bacone Note: A version of this series appeared in the Indiana Parks... February 27, 2024 With 300th Nature Preserve, We Celebrate Indiana’s Conservation History First of a series by board member John Bacone Note: A version of this series appeared in the Indiana Parks... February 20, 2024 Swamps and the Underground Railroad Two former wetlands (also known as swamps, bogs, or sloughs) had a significant part in Indianapolis history—serving as key... February 13, 2024 The Little Things That Run the World By Lee Casebere The well-known scientist E.O. Wilson wrote in 2006, “More respect is due the little things that run... February 5, 2024 Road Trip: Hendricks County We asked Megan Rhodehamel, a supporter who lives in Hendricks County, to recommend some attractions near Burnett Woods. She... January 30, 2024 Join our White River Docent Team Have you ever attended one of CILTI’s guided hikes and thought that you might enjoy leading a hike yourself?... January 24, 2024 Embracing Nature: A Recap of 2023 In the year 2023, our commitment to connecting people with nature led us to offer several outdoor activities. From... January 16, 2024 Celebrating our Board Members, Outgoing and New Like many nonprofits, we rely on a volunteer board to guide our work. These are individuals who care about... January 9, 2024 A Big Thank You to our Generous Donors Our members' generosity is astounding. When we got word of an ambitious 2023 year-end match challenge last month, we...