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. […]
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 Alliance newsletter and the Indiana Native Plant Society Journal. Indiana is a place of varied terrain and stunning geologic wonders. Many of our most popular nature preserves are beloved for their geologic [...]
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 Alliance newsletter and the Indiana Native Plant Society Journal. Indiana’s state-dedicated nature preserves are not only places of natural beauty. They also showcase what our state looked like in a bygone era. [...]
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 Alliance newsletter and the Indiana Native Plant Society Journal. A major conservation milestone was reached this past October. The Natural Resources Commission dedicated Toothwort Woods as Indiana’s 300th nature [...]
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. […]
Connecting with the Beauty of Winter
The arrival of winter turns nature monochromatic, leaving what might seem like a bleak landscape. The leaves have turned and mostly fallen, and most native plants go dormant. […]
Jeanette Jaskula Is Mothing in Indiana
This month’s Golden Hour was led by Jeanette Jaskula, the President of Friends of the Sands and a moth enthusiast! What’s so special about Jeanette’s passion for moths is that it goes against the grain of common wisdom. People sometimes think of moths as lesser, believing moths are dull [...]
April is Citizen Science Month
You probably already know that April is Earth Month and National Native Plant Month, but did you know that April is also Citizen Science Month*? Citizen science is when members of the general public help conduct scientific research. It involves real people reporting observations and collecting real data that [...]
More Trails to Trek in 2022
It warmed our hearts to see people out enjoying our nature preserves in our inaugural Trek our Trails Challenge last year. This year, there are a few more trails to trek, and the challenge continues! We’ve expanded from five preserves to six, and extended a trail at one of [...]
A Year in Nature
In 2021, we offered a variety of ways to get out in nature throughout the year. From guided hikes to volunteer days to special events, it was a great year to get outdoors. […]
