April is Citizen Science Month

You probably already know that April is Earth Month and National Native Plant Month, but did you know that April is also Citizen Science Month*? Citizen science is when members of the general public help conduct scientific research. It involves real people reporting observations and collecting real data that [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:47+00:00April 25, 2023|Hikes and Events, Newsroom, Olivers Woods, Stewardship|Comments Off on April is Citizen Science Month

ARPA Funds Support Burnett Woods Improvements

We recently received a $12,000 grant from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program to be used for nature preserve improvements. We plan to use the funds for Burnett Woods, an 80-acre wooded nature preserve in Avon. This state-dedicated nature preserve is well-loved for its seasonal wildflowers and fall [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:41+00:00December 15, 2022|Burnett Woods, Newsroom, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on ARPA Funds Support Burnett Woods Improvements

One Year at Big Walnut, a National Natural Landmark

In this 60th anniversary year of the National Natural Landmarks program, we asked our staff to share their favorite NNLs for the winter newsmagazine. Our Development Systems Manager, David, offered this reflection after one year as preserve monitor at Big Walnut.  I have enjoyed getting to know Big Walnut [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:16+00:00December 6, 2022|Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on One Year at Big Walnut, a National Natural Landmark

CILTI Founder Earns Prestigious Award

Ellen Jacquart started a career in conservation with no roadmap. While she was following her interests in higher academia, she never could have imagined that one day she would have founded a land trust, managed stewardship for The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, or worked successfully to ban the sale [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:20:41+00:00October 10, 2022|Homepage, Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on CILTI Founder Earns Prestigious Award

How to Rescue a Bear (with Appalachian Bear Rescue)

Third in a series by White River Steward Grace van Kan. In part 2, Grace described the “bear necessities” of black bears, as imparted by biologist David Whitehead. The story continues… Much to our surprise, David brought us to the Appalachian Bear Rescue facility for a tour. We were [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:55+00:00August 4, 2022|Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on How to Rescue a Bear (with Appalachian Bear Rescue)

Smokies and the Bears

First in a series by White River Steward Grace van Kan Back in March, I had the pleasure of joining a Field Biology class from Franklin College on a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park over their spring break. While many enticing plants and geological formations caught my [...]

By |2025-02-14T00:18:55+00:00July 20, 2022|Newsroom, Stewardship|Comments Off on Smokies and the Bears

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 |2025-02-14T00:19:04+00:00April 11, 2022|Meltzer Woods, Newsroom, Properties, Stewardship|Comments Off on Meltzer Woods: A Wintercreeper Success Story
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