First in a series on the Trek our Trails Challenge by guest blogger Ben Valentine “The word ecology is derived from the Greek oikos, the word for home.” ― Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants “Nature is not a place to [...]
They came, they saw, they carried. Members of our stewardship team completed a “pack test” recently as part of fire training. Their task? Carry a 50-pound backpack for 3 miles in less than 45 minutes. Everyone passed, taking the team one step closer to being able to lead controlled [...]
Part of a series on invasive species by guest blogger Ed Pope Burning bush, also known as winged burning bush, is native to eastern Asia. It was imported into New England in 1860 and became a popular landscaping shrub for a couple of reasons. It is very easy to [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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