Japanese Stiltgrass: From Packing Material to Nature Preserve

Part of a series on invasive species by guest blogger Ed Pope Unlike most other plants that have now become invasive, Japanese stiltgrass was not intentionally imported into North America. It is native to much of Asia and was once used as packing material for fragile items such as [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:32+00:00March 2, 2021|Betley Woods, Blossom Hollow, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Japanese Stiltgrass: From Packing Material to Nature Preserve

The Many Gifts of Snow

by Shawndra Miller, Communications Director I happen to love snow. Even if I complain about shoveling and hate to drive in it, I find real magic in the kind of big snowfall we had earlier this month. Snow has a way of transforming the world into a more beautiful [...]

By |2025-12-05T14:32:19+00:00February 25, 2021|Burnett Woods, Homepage, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on The Many Gifts of Snow

Callery Pear: Not a Tasty Alternative

Part of a series on invasive species by guest blogger Ed Pope Callery pear is native to China and Vietnam. It was introduced into Europe in the 1800s. It first arrived in the United States at Boston’s Arnold Arboretum in 1906. It was imported by the United States Department [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:32+00:00February 24, 2021|Newsroom, Nonie Krauss Nature Preserve, Properties|Comments Off on Callery Pear: Not a Tasty Alternative

Bush Honeysuckle: A Well-intentioned Import Gone Bad

Part of a series on invasive species by guest blogger Ed Pope “It would be difficult to exaggerate the weedy potential of this shrub.” —Swink and Wilhelm, Plants of the Chicago Region You have probably read some of Cliff’s articles bemoaning the widespread presence of bush honeysuckle on CILTI [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:32+00:00February 22, 2021|Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Bush Honeysuckle: A Well-intentioned Import Gone Bad

Garlic Mustard: A Study in Unintended Consequences

Part of a series on invasive species by guest blogger Ed Pope Garlic mustard is an herb that is native to Europe and portions of Asia. It has a garlic smell and has been used by humans as a spice since somewhere around 4000 B.C. It was most likely [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:32+00:00February 18, 2021|Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Garlic Mustard: A Study in Unintended Consequences

Glades and Barrens: Increasingly Threatened Natural Areas

Part of a series on CILTI’s conservation targets by guest blogger Ed Pope Glades and barrens support unusual and rare plant communities, with a unique natural character that is increasingly threatened. Glades are natural open areas in forests. These openings are typically due to bedrock on or near the surface of [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:40+00:00February 2, 2021|Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Glades and Barrens: Increasingly Threatened Natural Areas

SB 389: Wrong for Indiana

Update: As of April 14, 2021, this bill has passed the Indiana General Assembly, and we are asking everyone to contact the governor for a veto. By Cliff Chapman Executive Director, Central Indiana Land Trust I have joined many partners and advocates in conveying my deep concern about SB [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:07+00:00January 28, 2021|Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on SB 389: Wrong for Indiana

Groundwater Wetlands in CILTI’s Strategic Conservation Plan

Part of a series on CILTI’s conservation targets by guest blogger Ed Pope Groundwater wetlands are areas where the land drops below the water table. These wetlands are more likely to stay wet than those that are replenished by rainfall. They provide excellent habitat for a variety of animals and plants. [...]

By |2025-06-26T21:19:13+00:00January 27, 2021|Mossy Point, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Groundwater Wetlands in CILTI’s Strategic Conservation Plan

Trail Cam Captures Oliver’s Woods Night Life

By White River Steward Grace van Kan A few weeks ago, I sat down at my computer and popped in the memory card that I’d retrieved from our trail cam at Oliver’s Woods earlier in the day. Loading up the files and clicking my way towards the images captured [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:55+00:00January 22, 2021|Homepage, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on Trail Cam Captures Oliver’s Woods Night Life

The Year that Was

It’s no secret that the difficult events of 2020 spurred, for many, a greater connection to the natural world. That connection was reflected in monetary support for land protection. As we look back at “the year that was,” we are still overwhelmed by the level of generosity shown our [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:21:15+00:00January 13, 2021|A Million Trees, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on The Year that Was
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