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New trails allow visitors to explore Betley Woods in southern Johnson County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE With spring just around the corner, you’re probably itching to get outside. New trails at Betley Woods at Glacier’s End, a Johnson County nature preserve, can make your first outing of the year a memorable one. […]

By |2026-03-03T16:58:24+00:00March 3, 2026|Betley Woods, Properties, Trek|Comments Off on New trails allow visitors to explore Betley Woods in southern Johnson County

A Scientist’s Early Connection to the Land

George Washington Carver was born into slavery in southwest Missouri around 1864. Much of his early life remains undocumented. But he often recalled a deep connection to plants. It was a bond that would shape his future as a pioneering botanist and educator. […]

By |2026-02-20T14:55:12+00:00February 19, 2026|A Million Trees, Betley Woods, Homepage, Stewardship|Comments Off on A Scientist’s Early Connection to the Land

Essential Ecosystems: Indiana’s Wetlands are Precious and Few

Kidneys of the planet. Biodiversity hotspots. Sponges. These are just some of the ways wetlands can be described, according to Gary Lamberti, Nieuwland Professor of Aquatic Science at the University of Notre Dame. […]

By |2026-02-02T17:08:49+00:00February 2, 2026|Browning Marsh, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Essential Ecosystems: Indiana’s Wetlands are Precious and Few

Leaving a Legacy for the Future

Guest post by board member John Bacone When you think about future generations, what do you hope they inherit? I think about this all the time; you probably do as well. We grew up in a world where we had fresh air, clean water, and woodlands and parks to [...]

By |2026-01-28T14:32:21+00:00January 28, 2026|Legacy, Meltzer Woods, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Leaving a Legacy for the Future

“It Just Makes Sense”

Dick Miller (second from left, above) is a longtime land trust member with a history of rolling up his sleeves. He started off by bringing his Butler students to volunteer events in the late 2000s. After retirement, he volunteered weekly and later joined the board of directors. His beautiful [...]

By |2026-01-21T21:14:47+00:00January 21, 2026|Legacy, Newsroom|Comments Off on “It Just Makes Sense”

Your Generosity Unlocked a Historic Year-End Match!

We knew at the outset that our goal would require everyone to dig deep. The Efroymson Family Fund offered a generous $350,000 matching challenge, our largest year-end challenge to date. It was a big stretch. […]

By |2026-01-08T14:24:22+00:00January 8, 2026|Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve, Homepage, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Your Generosity Unlocked a Historic Year-End Match!

It’s a Wonderful Gift

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Banker Potter donates Bedford Falls properties for perpetual preservation Banking tycoon Henry “Old Man” Potter has donated a swath of land previously set aside for a housing development to the Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc, (CILTI) for perpetual protection. […]

By |2025-12-24T14:04:25+00:00December 24, 2025|Newsroom|Comments Off on It’s a Wonderful Gift

Your Land Trust Staff Shares Nature Moments

As nature-lovers ourselves, we appreciated the chance to reflect on our top nature moments. Enjoy these “postcards” from our staff, which first appeared in the fall 2025 newsmagazine.   […]

By |2025-12-23T15:00:37+00:00December 22, 2025|Betley Woods, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom|Comments Off on Your Land Trust Staff Shares Nature Moments

Linking Up Land in the Hills of Gold

Brown County is beloved for its vistas of iconic Southern Indiana hills. Now the forests under protection in the county include another 89 acres. That’s all thanks to our members’ generosity! […]

By |2025-12-16T15:12:35+00:00December 11, 2025|Betley Woods, Blossom Hollow, Callon Hollow, Homepage, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Linking Up Land in the Hills of Gold
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