Join an expert birder to go birdwatching at Betley Woods in Johnson County! Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer a safe harbor for countless bird species. We’re teaming up with expert birder Rob Ripma, co-owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, for this series. This is a rare chance to enjoy guided birding tours of our […]
Join an expert birder to go birdwatching in Oliver's Woods Nature Preserve! Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer a safe harbor for countless bird species. We’re teaming up with expert birder Rob Ripma, co-owner of Sabrewing Nature Tours, for this series. This is a rare chance to enjoy guided birding tours of our region’s […]
Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In June, we’re featuring all things arachnid. **Tickets will be available on May 1st** Dr. Marc Milne, University of Indianapolis, will share his arachnid expertise. We’ll explore Oliver's Woods in search of some eight-legged friends. Learn about spider behavior, taxonomy, webs, and more from […]
Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In July, we’re featuring moths. **Tickets will be available on June 1st** Jeanette Jaskula, President of Friends of the Sands, will share the joy of moths, from their stunning colors, patterns, and behaviors to their important role in our ecosystems as pollinators and members […]
Help us clear debris and invasive plants in and around Carmel Creek at Oliver's Woods. About this event All Ages Please RSVP so we know you’re coming. What to Expect and Bring Be prepared to get dirty and in some cases wet. We will pull invasive plants out by hand. Dress in long pants thick enough to […]
Join us as we board a Friends of White River raft for a short float on the White River. Join Central Indiana Land Trust and Friends of White River (FOWR) for a scenic journey on the White River. We’ll paddle from the Oliver's Woods canoe launch to Sandbar Island and back, taking in the natural […]
Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In August, we’re featuring bats. ** Tickets will be available on JULY 1st** Learn all about bats from wildlife biologist Dr. Tim Carter and his “ambassador bats,” Chocolate and Petunia. We will gather for a presentation inside Daughtery House, then experience the preserve in […]
Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In September, we’re featuring owls. **Tickets will be available on AUGUST 1st** Join Mark Booth from Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live owls up close and learn about these remarkable birds. All Ages RSVP is required. The event is limited to 25 […]
Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In October, we’re featuring wildlife rescue. *Tickets will be available on September 1st* Becca Orr is director and founder of Hoosier Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, a DNR Licensed 501c3 wildlife rescue. We will gather at the Daugherty House for a presentation about ways we […]
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us collect seeds for conservation efforts at Betley Woods at Glacier's End. Please RSVP so we know to expect you. What to Bring: Comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes Gloves and gardening tools (if available) A refillable water bottle A positive attitude and a willingness to get your hands […]
You're invited to a year-end open house to cap off another great year of conservation in Central Indiana. Join our staff and board members to learn how your donations are making a difference. Cliff Chapman, our president/CEO, will share our 2024 land protection "firsts." Don't miss his insider look at the natural areas we're working […]
Trees that shed their leaves have a beauty all their own. Volunteer White River Docents, along with our White River Steward, Grace van Kan, will lead the walk through this riverine nature preserve to welcome the turning of the season. Situated along the White River, Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve offers a nature immersion in the midst of a bustling commercial district. All […]
