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 [...]
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. […]
Want to see more nature protected in 2025 and beyond? Now is your chance to make twice the difference for Indiana’s lands, waters, and wildlife. […]
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! […]
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 [...]
“Should I get rid of it?” “What’s the best way to eradicate it?” “What should I put there instead?” Our stewardship team gets a lot of great questions about invasive species! […]
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 [...]
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 Grace van Kan, White River Steward Halloween is nearly upon us, and if you visit the hardware store as often as I do, you know Halloween decorations have been out since July. Among the giant skeletons and ghoulish snow-globes you will find another cute creature ubiquitous with Halloween: [...]
In May of 2020, our stewardship crew placed a small red flag in the ground. The bare sticklike plant next to it was marked sapling #1.
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