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Why I Donate to CILTI

Guest post by James Todd I support the Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) because it is a local agency that does the important work of protecting and preserving what remains of our natural environment. Because CILTI is local to Central Indiana, I believe that my donations have a [...]

By |2025-02-15T17:57:32+00:00December 3, 2024|Homepage, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on Why I Donate to CILTI

“Just imagine the vastness of our state’s natural heritage”

Guest post by Karen Wade As a mostly-native plant gardener, I can often be found in my backyard on hands and knees tending pots of pawpaw seedlings, tucking soil around newly planted native spicebushes, or just hanging out on the back step marveling at how the bumblebees manage to [...]

By |2025-11-21T20:40:44+00:00November 28, 2024|Betley Woods, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on “Just imagine the vastness of our state’s natural heritage”

Collect Native Seeds to Speed Winter Along

As the days shorten and temperatures dip, nature-lovers might get a little restless, dreading the long winter months ahead. But there’s an easy and fun way to ward off seasonal blahs. […]

By |2025-11-21T20:39:22+00:00November 25, 2024|Hikes and Events, Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on Collect Native Seeds to Speed Winter Along

Why I support CILTI: Indiana’s natural sanctuaries need our protection

Guest post by Julie Dart I first fell in love with nature in suburban Los Angeles, where I grew up. The landscape was brown most of the year, but there was always something new to see. I loved to hike in the mountains behind our house alone or with [...]

By |2025-02-15T18:01:22+00:00November 11, 2024|Fern Station, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Why I support CILTI: Indiana’s natural sanctuaries need our protection

Double Down for Nature!

Get ready to double your impact! We’re pleased to share that the Efroymson Family Fund is bringing us another generous year-end challenge. Every donation up to $250,000 will be matched dollar for dollar! Your gift can go twice as far for nature in Central Indiana—but only if it’s made [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:08+00:00October 30, 2024|Homepage, Newsroom|Comments Off on Double Down for Nature!

Bats Provide More than Halloween Fright

by Grace van Kan, White River Steward Halloween is nearly upon us, and if you visit the hardware store as often as I do, you know Halloween decorations have been out since July. Among the giant skeletons and ghoulish snow-globes you will find another cute creature ubiquitous with Halloween: [...]

By |2025-02-15T18:02:55+00:00October 14, 2024|Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on Bats Provide More than Halloween Fright

Rare plant discovered at Fern Station in Putnam County

A team of natural scientists recently discovered a rare plant at Fern Station, the new nature preserve that the Central Indiana Land Trust (CILTI) purchased last year. Weft fern is a state-endangered species that grows on rocks, caves, and sheltered crevices.

By |2025-02-14T00:19:44+00:00October 9, 2024|Fern Station, Newsroom, Press Releases, Properties|Comments Off on Rare plant discovered at Fern Station in Putnam County

Land Trust buys 14 acres to expand Baseline Barrens Nature Preserve in Washington County

The Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) has closed on the purchase of a 14-acre parcel adjacent to Baseline Barrens Nature Preserve near Fredericksburg in Washington County.

By |2025-06-26T21:11:16+00:00August 28, 2024|Newsroom, Press Releases|Comments Off on Land Trust buys 14 acres to expand Baseline Barrens Nature Preserve in Washington County
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