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. […]

By |2025-11-12T21:37:51+00:00November 10, 2025|Fern Station, Homepage, Press Releases|Comments Off on Fern Station Renamed to Honor Efroymson Family

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! […]

By |2025-10-02T21:24:50+00:00September 3, 2025|A Million Trees, Betley Woods, Fern Station, Homepage, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders

Inspired by Thoreau, Rooted in Indiana: Curt DeVoe’s Conservation Journey

Sixth in a series about CILTI’s early supporters, in honor of our 35th anniversary Years ago at Princeton University, a young Curt DeVoe was writing his senior thesis on nature as a metaphor in the essays of one of his favorite authors, Henry David Thoreau. […]

By |2025-08-06T20:24:41+00:00August 5, 2025|Burnett Woods, Fern Station, Properties, White River Bluffs|Comments Off on Inspired by Thoreau, Rooted in Indiana: Curt DeVoe’s Conservation Journey

Since the Beginning: John Bacone Remains an Avid CILTI Member

First in a series about CILTI’s early supporters, in honor of our 35th anniversary John Bacone has been a supporter of CILTI since the beginning. He was involved in the first conversations of CILTI’s creation, after the idea was sparked by available land harboring a rare species of phlox. [...]

By |2025-06-23T19:53:06+00:00June 11, 2025|Fern Station, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom|Comments Off on Since the Beginning: John Bacone Remains an Avid CILTI Member

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

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

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 volunteer days to guided hikes and special events, it was a year filled with exploration, education, and environmental stewardship. […]

By |2025-02-14T00:22:04+00:00January 24, 2024|Burnett Woods, Fern Station, Hikes and Events, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties, White River Bluffs|Comments Off on Embracing Nature: A Recap of 2023

CILTI expands Putnam County protected lands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fern Cliff Addition adds to protected lands connected to Coca-Cola’s patented green glass The Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) has added to protected lands in Putnam County with the purchase of 27-acre Fern Cliff Addition. […]

By |2025-02-15T18:35:04+00:00January 2, 2024|Fern Station, Newsroom, Press Releases, Properties|Comments Off on CILTI expands Putnam County protected lands

Gov. Holcomb announces land purchase for new nature preserve

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thanks to a public-private partnership, a 570-acre undisturbed piece of Indiana forestland west of Greencastle in Putnam County will be protected forever to support important wildlife and plants and provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. […]

By |2025-02-14T00:19:12+00:00June 16, 2023|Fern Station, Homepage, Newsroom, Press Releases|Comments Off on Gov. Holcomb announces land purchase for new nature preserve
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