A Scientist’s Early Connection to the Land

George Washington Carver was born into slavery in southwest Missouri around 1864. Much of his early life remains undocumented. But he often recalled a deep connection to plants. It was a bond that would shape his future as a pioneering botanist and educator. […]

By |2026-02-20T14:55:12+00:00February 19, 2026|A Million Trees, Betley Woods, Homepage, Stewardship|Comments Off on A Scientist’s Early Connection to the Land

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

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?

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

Ted Harris’ Chapters on Land Conservation

Fourth in a series about CILTI’s early supporters, in honor of our 35th anniversary For Ted Harris, the world of stories has served as a connection between himself and land conservation. It was while reading the IndyStar that Ted first discovered CILTI. He may not have known it at [...]

By |2025-07-15T14:01:41+00:00July 14, 2025|Burnett Woods, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Ted Harris’ Chapters on Land Conservation

Exploring Deer Hunting in Urban Nature Preserves

Guest post by DJ Connors Urban nature preserves are essential green spaces that provide an oasis for wildlife and people alike. These preserves are not only places of beauty and recreation. They also play a crucial role in wildlife management, particularly when it comes to controlling deer populations. Let’s [...]

By |2025-09-15T16:06:15+00:00December 12, 2024|Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on Exploring Deer Hunting in Urban Nature Preserves

Collect Native Seeds to Speed Winter Along

As the days shorten and temperatures dip, nature-lovers might get a little restless, dreading the long winter months ahead. But there’s an easy and fun way to ward off seasonal blahs. […]

By |2025-11-21T20:39:22+00:00November 25, 2024|Hikes and Events, Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on Collect Native Seeds to Speed Winter Along
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