The Late Woodland People of Oliver’s Woods

Part 2 of a series for Native American Heritage Month Archeological records reveal the presence of very early residents on what is now Oliver's Woods. Thanks to the Indiana Historical Society, we know that around 1060 AD, Late Woodland people lived at the site. (“Woodland” is the name archeologists [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:41+00:00November 30, 2022|Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on The Late Woodland People of Oliver’s Woods

Honoring the Myaamia, the “Downstream People”

Part 1 of a series for Native American Heritage Month When we talk about CILTI nature preserves, we often focus on very recent history. We note names of individuals or families who had the foresight to work with the conservation community. We are indebted to all those who contributed [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:41+00:00November 22, 2022|Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on Honoring the Myaamia, the “Downstream People”

Trails coming to Betley Woods at Glacier’s End Nature Preserve in Johnson County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2022 The Indiana Wildlife Federation (IWF) received $239,500 of Next Level Trails funding to bring a cutting-edge project consisting of new trails and a digital interpretive app to Betley Woods at Glacier’s End Nature Preserve, which is owned by the Central Indiana Land Trust, [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:19:12+00:00July 13, 2022|Betley Woods, Homepage, Newsroom, Press Releases, Properties|Comments Off on Trails coming to Betley Woods at Glacier’s End Nature Preserve in Johnson County

Southern Johnson County gets more protected land

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2022 The Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) has acquired 109 acres of environmentally significant forest land in southern Johnson County, resulting in a total of more than 1,500 acres in that area that is protected forever. […]

By |2025-02-14T00:19:12+00:00June 23, 2022|Betley Woods, Blossom Hollow, Callon Hollow, Homepage, Newsroom, Press Releases, Properties|Comments Off on Southern Johnson County gets more protected land

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 |2026-02-24T16:06:08+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

White River Docent Program Seeks Volunteers

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? Consider becoming a White River Docent! […]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:55+00:00December 22, 2021|Hikes and Events, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Properties|Comments Off on White River Docent Program Seeks Volunteers

 $1 Million Gift from the Betley Family will Enhance Protected Lands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 21, 2021 Newly renamed preserve now called Betley Woods at Glacier’s End The Central Indiana Land Trust Inc. (CILTI) has received a $1 million gift from Leonard and Kathryn Betley and their family to support reforestation and land protection, as well as to establish an [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:19:12+00:00December 21, 2021|A Million Trees, Betley Woods, Blossom Hollow, Homepage, Newsroom, Press Releases, Properties|Comments Off on  $1 Million Gift from the Betley Family will Enhance Protected Lands

Wabash Reach Protected Forever for Endangered Bats

This week, we closed on a bat protection project in Vermillion County. This haven for endangered bats is known as Wabash Reach. It takes its name from a “reach” (long straight stretch) of the Wabash River. The land borders a mile-long straight stretch of the Wabash. […]

By |2025-06-26T21:21:53+00:00December 7, 2021|Conservation Easements, Homepage, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Wabash Reach Protected Forever for Endangered Bats

Road Trip: Southern Johnson County

We asked Karen Wade, one of our board members who lives in Johnson County, to recommend some attractions near the Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow. She offered this guest post. Did you know that Johnson County is known as Festival Country Indiana? And you bet we’ve got festivals [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:19:52+00:00November 4, 2021|A Million Trees, Betley Woods, Blossom Hollow, Homepage, Newsroom, Properties|Comments Off on Road Trip: Southern Johnson County
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