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 [...]

By |2025-02-15T18:28:12+00:00February 27, 2024|Hikes and Events, Homepage, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on With 300th Nature Preserve, We Celebrate Indiana’s Conservation History

Road Trip: Hendricks County

We asked Megan Rhodehamel, a supporter who lives in Hendricks County, to recommend some attractions near Burnett Woods. She offered this guest post. A visit to Burnett Woods on a crisp morning is a perfect way to start the day. Approaching the nature preserve from Dan Jones Road, pull [...]

By |2025-02-15T18:30:49+00:00February 5, 2024|Burnett Woods, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Road Trip: Hendricks County

Join our White River Docent Team

Have you ever attended one of CILTI’s guided hikes and thought that you might enjoy leading a hike yourself? Have you been inspired by a guided hike or program that you’ve participated in? You could join our White River Docent team! […]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:47+00:00January 30, 2024|Homepage, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Join our White River Docent Team

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

CILTI takes ownership of Hancock County site including unique fen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seeks to buy adjacent land to fully protect feature rich in biodiversity and environmental impact The Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) has received ownership of a 9.8-acre Hancock County site from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), allowing it to protect forever a biodiverse and [...]

By |2025-07-21T18:40:19+00:00January 8, 2024|Newsroom, Press Releases, Properties|Comments Off on CILTI takes ownership of Hancock County site including unique fen

CILTI expands Putnam County protected lands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fern Cliff Addition adds to protected lands connected to Coca-Cola’s patented green glass The Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) has added to protected lands in Putnam County with the purchase of 27-acre Fern Cliff Addition. […]

By |2025-02-15T18:35:04+00:00January 2, 2024|Fern Station, Newsroom, Press Releases, Properties|Comments Off on CILTI expands Putnam County protected lands

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

Growing our Library of Botanical Knowledge

Clear scientific data is crucial in restoring and protecting land—especially data about a site’s plant life.  Just as E. Lucy Braun collected and pressed plants in her botanical studies, our field team collects specimens to document plant communities. […]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:47+00:00September 6, 2023|Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Growing our Library of Botanical Knowledge

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 [...]

By |2025-07-21T14:19:39+00:00August 25, 2023|Hikes and Events, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on Jeanette Jaskula Is Mothing in Indiana
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