Little Shrub, Big Significance
In Montgomery County, we recently assisted the DNR Division of Nature Preserves expand Spring Creek Seeps Nature Preserve. A 30-acre tract adjoining the preserve is now protected in perpetuity. […]
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! […]
Donate Stocks to Maximize your Impact
Board member Ryan C. Fuhrmann, CFA, is President and founder of Fuhrmann Capital LLC, an Indiana-based investment management firm. As our incoming board chair, Ryan brings a strong desire to preserve natural habitats for wildlife. We asked him to share his perspective on making gifts of stock to the [...]
You Can Help Protect Reservoirs of Biological Diversity
Our board member, John Bacone, reflects on conserving key natural areas. He led the Department of Natural Resources Division of Nature Preserves for over four decades. Years ago, when I was working in the Indiana DNR Division of Nature Preserves (DNP), I asked Bob Waltz, the State Entomologist, how [...]
Fern Station Renamed to Honor Efroymson Family
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) has renamed Fern Station, the 570-acre nature preserve west of Greencastle, the Efroymson Preserve at Fern Station in recognition of the Efroymson family’s generous support for protecting Indiana nature. […]
Armadillos: Harmless curiosities or the next emerald ash borer?
This opinion piece originally ran in the IndyStar. If you hear people talk about armadillos in Indiana, you might think they’re describing a few that strayed into our state, or you might assume the cat-sized beasts are just a curiosity. You’d be wrong. […]
Nature and Self-Care: How the Outdoors Helps Us Heal
September is Self-Care Awareness Month. It’s a good time to think about what helps us slow down, recharge, and feel better. One of the easiest ways to care for yourself is to spend time in nature. […]
Help us meet our match
Want to see more nature protected in 2025 and beyond? Now is your chance to make twice the difference for Indiana’s lands, waters, and wildlife. […]
Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders
We asked our outgoing communications intern, Olivia, to interview each of our interns and seasonals. Here are profiles of the wonderful people who helped our team this summer, including Olivia herself! […]
From Forest Trails to Lake Michigan Shipwrecks: Brian Muckerheide’s Family Legacy of Conservation
Seventh in a series about CILTI’s early supporters, in honor of our 35th anniversary You can’t be a diver without having an appreciation for nature and a concern for wildlife. Brian Muckerheide knows this firsthand. His daughter, Sarah Muckerheide, is studying underwater archaeology with Indiana University’s Center for Underwater [...]
