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

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. […]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:25+00:00December 18, 2023|Hikes and Events, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Olivers Woods|Comments Off on Connecting with the Beauty of Winter

National Self-Care Awareness Month: Find Your Zen in Nature

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month, a time to focus on personal health. One of the best ways to boost well-being is to spend time in nature. We believe that everyone deserves access to nature. Part of our land protection mission is to enable Hoosiers to enjoy the benefits [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:25+00:00September 14, 2023|Blossom Hollow, Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on National Self-Care Awareness Month: Find Your Zen in Nature

The Nature of a Preserve

What makes a nature preserve? And if a nature preserve is not state-dedicated, is it really a nature preserve? It sure is! […]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:47+00:00January 30, 2023|Betley Woods, Blossom Hollow, Burnett Woods, Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on The Nature of a Preserve

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 [...]

Explore National Natural Landmarks during Mental Health Awareness Month

There’s no shortage of crises snagging our attention these days. It seems that wherever we turn, there’s some dire prediction or distressing news story. But in unsettled times, there’s a place to find solace: nature. […]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:41+00:00May 26, 2022|Meltzer Woods, Newsroom|Comments Off on Explore National Natural Landmarks during Mental Health Awareness Month

Meltzer Woods: A Wintercreeper Success Story

In less than ten years, Meltzer Woods’ wintercreeper problem has come under control. What is wintercreeper? If you spend any time in a residential area, you will see this evergreen vine in gardens and/or climbing trees. For years, nurseries sold it as a groundcover, like English ivy. […]

By |2025-02-14T00:19:04+00:00April 11, 2022|Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Meltzer Woods: A Wintercreeper Success Story

Wintercreeper: From Ornament to Threat

Part of a series on invasive species by guest blogger Ed Pope Wintercreeper is an invasive evergreen plant that can overrun native vegetation. It is capable of vining up to 50 feet in height on trees, shading them out. It can also be a ground cover, where it forms [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:24+00:00February 4, 2022|Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Wintercreeper: From Ornament to Threat

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. […]

By |2025-06-26T21:20:53+00:00January 20, 2022|Burnett Woods, Hikes and Events, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Stewardship|Comments Off on A Year in Nature
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