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

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!

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

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 [...]

By |2025-12-03T20:55:23+00:00December 2, 2025|Betley Woods, Blossom Hollow, Homepage, Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on You Can Help Protect Reservoirs of Biological Diversity

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. […]

By |2025-10-27T15:29:25+00:00October 27, 2025|Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Armadillos: Harmless curiosities or the next emerald ash borer?

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. […]

By |2025-09-29T17:55:34+00:00September 29, 2025|Blossom Hollow, Burnett Woods, Fred & Dorothy Meyer Nature Preserve, Meltzer Woods, Nonie Krauss Nature Preserve, Olivers Woods, Properties, Trek|Comments Off on Nature and Self-Care: How the Outdoors Helps Us Heal

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
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