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SUMMARY:Poetry in Nature: "Vanishing Life: A Poetic Warning" with Joyce Brinkman
DESCRIPTION:Join past Indiana Poet Laureate Joyce Brinkman at Oliver’s Woods for a reading of selected works from her most recent collaborative work\, Vanishing Life: A Poetic Warning.  \nJoyce will present several works and showcase handmade quilts featuring species from the selected poems. Light snacks and beverages will be served. \nDetails: \n\nRSVP is required.\nTickets are $10.00 per person. Click here to secure your spot.\nEach registration will include a copy of Joyce’s new book Vanishing Life: A Poetic Warning.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe presentation will take place inside the Daugherty House.\nPark in the lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the house.\nAccessible parking is available by the Daugherty House.\n\nAbout Joyce: \nJoyce Brinkman\, Indiana Poet Laureate 2002-2008\, believes in poetry as public art. She creates public poetry projects involving her poetry and the poetry of others. \nCollaborations with visual artists using her poetry for permanent installations include her words in a twenty-five-foot stained glass window by British glass artist Martin Donlin at the Indianapolis International Airport\, in lighted glass by Arlon Bayliss at the Indianapolis-Marion County Central Library\, and on a wall with local El Salvadoran artists in the town square of Quezaltepeque\, El Salvador. Non-collaborative public literary art includes two of her poems featuring John Wooden in two places in Martinsville\, Indiana\, a haiku on a sculpture of the Earth in Shelbyville\, Indiana\, and poems “First Impression” and “Moon Rising” in windows at Circle Center Mall in Indianapolis. \nShe serves as executive director of Brick Street Poetry\, a nonprofit devoted to providing opportunities to connect through poetry.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/poetry-in-nature-vanishing-life-a-poetic-warning-with-joyce-brinkman/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Introduction to iNaturalist with Amanda Wanlass of Indiana Phenology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final Golden Hour of 2026 at Oliver’s Woods. In September\, we invite you to join us for a hands-on introduction to iNaturalist\, a free online platform for citizen scientists to document their own observations of nature around them. We will be led through our presentation and a special nature scavenger hunt by Indiana Phenology’s Executive Director\, Amanda Wanlass. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nOur presentation will begin inside the Daugherty House.\nWe will have an outdoor scavenger hunt\, weather permitting.\nLearn how to use the iNaturalist app and website.\nLearn how you can help observe and document nature near you.\n\nDetails: \n\nAges: All are welcome.\nRSVP: Required for attendees over age 2. Limited to 25 people.\nTickets: Maximum 4 per RSVP. Reserve your spot here.\nOnce our RSVP limit is reached the form will close. If you are interested in being added to our wait list please reach out to sfox@conservingindiana.org.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nWe will start the presentation inside of the Daugherty House and venture outside for a  nature scavenger hunt.\nPark in the lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle.\nTrails are unpaved but fairly level.\nAccessible parking is available by the Daugherty House\, with access to a crushed gravel trail.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nDress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for mud.\nBring your phone or device as we will use the iNaturalist app/website during our scavenger hunt.\nOptional: Bring sun and insect protection\, and a water bottle.\n\nAbout Amanda: \nAmanda is the founder and Executive Director of Indiana Phenology\, a nonprofit focused on citizen science and environmental education. She helps Hoosiers become better observers of the natural world by documenting seasonal changes and contributing their observations to science so that we can better understand Indiana’s changing environment. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Science from Indiana University and is on the staff of Butler University’s Friesner Herbarium. \nLocation: Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/introduction-to-inaturalist-with-amanda-wanlass-of-indiana-phenology/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:Cranes Over Indiana with the Crane Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In August\, we’ll be learning about cranes that live in Indiana: the Sandhill Crane and the endangered Whooping Crane. Mary Callaghan of the International Crane Foundation will discuss how to identify the two species\, their life history\, current and historic threats they face\, and how you can help protect these beloved birds. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nOur presentation will be inside the Daugherty House.\nLearn how to identify the two species of cranes that call Indiana home.\nLearn how you can help protect these majestic birds.\n\nDetails: \n\nAges: All are welcome.\nRSVP: Required for attendees over age 2. Limited to 25 people.\nTickets: Maximum 4 per RSVP. Reserve your spot here.\nOnce our RSVP limit is reached\, the form will close. If you are interested in being added to our wait list\, please reach out to sfox@conservingindiana.org.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe presentation will take place inside the Daugherty House.\nPark in the lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the house.\nTrails are unpaved but fairly level.\nAccessible parking is available by the Daugherty House\, with access to a crushed gravel trail.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nDress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for mud.\nOptional: Bring sun and insect protection\, and a water bottle.\n\nAbout Mary: \nMary Callaghan is an Assistant Outreach Biologist for the International Crane Foundation. Her work aims to educate Indiana communities on Whooping and Sandhill cranes\, their habitats\, and how we can all work together to mitigate threats that these birds face. She is responsible for monitoring populations of these species on their wintering grounds across Indiana\, most importantly tracking movements of the endangered Whooping Crane. \nLocation: Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/cranes-over-indiana-with-the-crane-foundation/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:Foraging and Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In July\, we’ll be discussing Foraging and Conservation with Greg Monzel. \nIs foraging a foodie fad or plant stewardship? Wild foods and herbal medicines have experienced a cultural renewal in the last few years. Join us to learn more about the ecological impact\, conservation concerns\, and best practices in foraging. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nWe will be outside in the Oliver’s Woods discussion circle\, weather permitting.\nLearn how foragers impact the landscape and ecology they interact with.\nDiscover the conservation concerns and opportunities connected to foraging.\nHighlight real-world examples from the field\, best practices\, and prohibitions in the context of evolutionary pressures.\nNOTE: No plant collection is allowed on Central Indiana Land Trust properties without express written permission from CILTI staff.\n\nDetails: \n\nAges: All are welcome.\nRSVP: Required for attendees over age 2. Limited to 25 people.\nTickets: Maximum 4 per RSVP. Reserve your spot here.\nOnce our RSVP limit is reached\, the form will close. If you are interested in being added to our wait list\, please reach out to sfox@conservingindiana.org.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe presentation will take place in our outdoor discussion circle.\nPark in the lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle.\nTrails are unpaved but fairly level.\nAccessible parking is available by the Daugherty House\, with access to a crushed gravel trail.\nThere are no public restrooms on site.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nDress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for mud.\nOptional: Bring sun and insect protection\, and a water bottle.\n\nAbout Greg: \nGreg Monzel is a botany research assistant studying species evolution\, polyploidy\, and hybrid networks in North American bluets (Houstonia spp) for the Plant Phylogenetics Lab at Ball State University. \nHe has a bachelor’s degree in field botany and over 20 years of experience in herbal medicine and foraging education in the Great Lakes region. \nGreg is also the past president of the Central Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society and serves on their plant sale committee. \nLocation: Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/foraging-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to FrogWatch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In June\, we’ll take a look into the protocols\, methods\, and facts about Frogwatch USA. Jim Horton of Central Indiana FrogWatch will be our guide to this program\, sharing his knowledge of local frogs and toads. \n  \nEvent Highlights: \n\nStart in the Daugherty House for the presentation\nPossible visits with live frogs and/or toads during the presentation\nShort walk to listen for local frog and toad calls\n\nDetails: \n\nAges: All are welcome.\nRSVP: Required for attendees over age 2. Limited to 25 people.\nTickets: Maximum 4 per RSVP. Reserve your spot here.\nOnce our RSVP limit is reached\, the form will close. If you are interested in being added to our wait list\, please reach out to sfox@conservingindiana.org.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe program begins inside the Daugherty house\, and we will take a short walk afterward to listen for any possible frog and toad calls.\nPark in the lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle.\nTrails are unpaved but fairly level.\nAccessible parking is available by the Daugherty House\, with access to a crushed gravel trail.\nThere are no public restrooms on site.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nDress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for mud.\nOptional: Bring sun and insect protection\, and a water bottle.\n\nAbout Jim: \nJim Horton is a lifelong nature enthusiast who currently is co-coordinator of the Central Indiana FrogWatch chapter. He has served on the board of the Hoosier Herpetological Society for 19 years and currently serves as president.  Jim also is editor of the monthly newsletter\, the Monitor. He gives presentations on Indiana herpetology throughout the state. \nJim and his wife\, Pam own Indiana Jim’s Reptile Experience\, a wildlife education program. His passion goes beyond amphibians and reptiles. He is also active in the Indiana Native Plant Society and is on the steering committee for the Boone County Invasive Cooperative. He serves as a CILTI site steward at Browning Marsh. \nIn his free time\, he enjoys photography\, music\, camping\, kayaking\, botany\, ornithology\, entomology\, and anything nature-related. \nLocation: Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/an-introduction-to-frogwatch-with-jim/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:Discover Native Bees with Max
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In May\, we’ll discover the hidden world of native bees with Central Indiana Land Trust staff member Max Gerke. These tiny but vital creatures are all around us—even in our own back yards! \nEvent Highlights: \n\nStart at the discussion circle with a preview of bee specimens and a quick guide on what to look for.\nTake a short walk through Oliver’s Woods to observe native bees pollinating flowers in action.\nMeet some common native bees.\nLearn about bees’ lifecycles and how you can support them.\n\nBy the end\, you’ll bee buzzing with excitement about the tiny pollinators in your yard and local natural areas! \nDetails: \n\nAges: All are welcome.\nRSVP: Required for attendees over age 2. Limited to 25 people.\nTickets: Maximum 4 per RSVP. Reserve your spot here.\nOnce our RSVP limit is reached the form will close. If you are interested in being added to our wait list please reach out to sfox@conservingindiana.org.\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe program begins at the discussion circle\, followed by a walk through the wooded preserve\, before returning to the discussion circle.\nIn case of inclement weather\, the presentation will take place inside the Daugherty House.\nPark in the lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle.\nTrails are unpaved but fairly level.\nAccessible parking is available by the Daugherty House\, with access to a crushed gravel trail.\nThere are no public restrooms on site.\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\nDress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for mud.\nOptional: Bring sun and insect protection\, and a water bottle.\n\nAbout Max: \nMax is a pollinator enthusiast with a passion for Indiana’s native bees and their role in pollinating native flowers. As a stewardship specialist\, he conducts surveys on our properties to study bee diversity and identify rare species. He recently presented at the Indiana Wildlife Federation annual meeting on the impact of native pollinators. \nLocation: Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, Indiana.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/discover-native-bees-with-max/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:Remember the Passenger Pigeon\, Presented by CILTI President Cliff Chapman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Hour at Oliver’s Woods. In October\, we’ll learn how the most abundant bird in the world shaped our landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** RSVPs open September 15 **\n\n\nWhat was it like to witness the migration of flocks numbering in the millions? What was left behind in their wake? CILTI President Cliff Chapman brings his passion for “the blue meteor\,” Ectopistes migratorius\, to this evening at Oliver’s Woods. More commonly known as the passenger pigeon\, this bird once darkened Indiana skies in incomprehensible numbers. Go beyond the story of their extinction to learn the ways their presence—and later absence—likely shaped Indiana’s landscapes. \nWe’ll begin with an immersive experience at the discussion circle as the sun begins to set. Then we’ll move into the Daugherty House for an audiovisual presentation. The evening is sure to evoke both a sense of wonder and a deeper understanding of the ecological impact of these iconic birds. \n\nAll Ages\n\n\nRSVP is required\, including children over 2 years old.\n\n\nTickets are limited to 4 per reservation.\n\nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nDress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\n\n\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\n\nDirections: \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle. Please plan to arrive on time. \nMore Information: \nPassenger pigeon remains were found at Oliver’s Woods during an archeological dig in the 1960s. Read more here.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/remember-the-passenger-pigeon-presented-by-cilti-president-cliff-chapman/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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SUMMARY:A Reading of “Camping with Henry and Tom” in Oliver’s Woods
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a humorous reading of the play\, “Camping with Henry and Tom\,” by Mark St. Germain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresident Harding longs to sneak away with his mistress. Industrialist Henry Ford dreams of the White House. Inventor Thomas Edison can’t quite believe he’s stranded in the woods with them both. \nJoin us for a play reading in the woods featuring three of the 20th century’s greatest minds. Based on a real-life camping trip shared by these historic figures\, this Off-Broadway comedy offers a wildly funny adventure with insights that still resonate today. \nFact: In 1921\, Henry Ford\, Thomas Edison\, and President Warren G. Harding took a camping trip together. Their stated goal: Escape civilization. Fiction: Imagine if one of them had an ulterior motive. With that as a starting point\, “Camping with Henry and Tom” uses a literal collision with nature to expose truths about each man\, his sense of himself\, and his vision of America. \nFor this one-time-only event\, CILTI and SiteLines Indy partner to present a reading of “Camping with Henry and Tom” featuring local actors in the best possible setting: the great outdoors. \nThe reading will take place at the discussion circle. In case of rain\, we will move indoors. \nAll Ages \nFree of Charge – RSVP Required \nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nThere will be bugs. Dress in protective clothing and apply your favorite bug deterent. Bug spray will be available.\nDiscussion circle provides cement seating\, so some people may want to bring a cushion.\nNo restroom availability.\n\nRegistration: \nPlease preregister so we know to expect you. \nDirections: \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot at the discussion circle behind the house.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/a-reading-of-camping-with-henry-and-tom-in-olivers-woods/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250821T190000
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SUMMARY:Homoyas' Hoosier Orchid Big Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us in August at Oliver’s Woods for Golden Hour as the Homoyas share how they found all 40 orchids native to Indiana in bloom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** RSVPs open July 15 **\nDuring the spring and summer months of 2021\, the Homoya family embarked on an ambitious quest to track down every extant type of orchid in our beloved state. They were seeking 40 distinct native taxa (plus 1 introduced species)\, which they ultimately found. In addition to creating shared memories to last a lifetime\, the Homoyas contributed data on rarities they found to the Indiana Natural Heritage Program of the DNR Division of Nature Preserves. They’ve been invited to present their findings at the 2026 World Orchid Conference in Dresden\, Germany. \nOur presenters are a family devoted to conservation and nature: Barb (Florathon Chair for the Indiana Native Plant Society)\, Wes (Field Ornithologist and Guide for Natural Selection Tours)\, and Mike (author and retired IDNR Nature Preserves Botanist). As the tale of their journey unfolds\, you will be transported through time and space\, into bogs and prairies\, fens and forests\, and in the end\, to a place of wonder that inspires you and increases your appreciation for Indiana’s orchids and their diverse habitats. \nRSVP required for all attendees \nThis presentation will take place inside the Daugherty House at Oliver’s Woods. \nDirections: Oliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the house. Please plan to arrive on time. \nMore Information: \nINPS Florathon Event \nNatural Selection Tours
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/homoyas-hoosier-orchid-big-year/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T120000
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SUMMARY:Creek Cleanup at Oliver's Woods
DESCRIPTION:Help us clear debris and invasive plants in and around Carmel Creek at Oliver’s Woods. \nAll Ages \nPlease RSVP so we know to expect you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect and Bring \n\nBe prepared to get dirty and in some cases wet.\nWe will pull invasive plants out by hand.\nDress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.\nDress for the weather as we will work rain or shine.\n\nDirections \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot in front of the house.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/creek-cleanup-at-olivers-woods-3/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer event
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Second Annual Easy Float on the White River\, with Intro to Forest Therapy
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to high river levels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoard a Friends of White River raft for a short float on the White River\, then enjoy mindful forest therapy practices on Sandbar Island. \nJoin Central Indiana Land Trust and Friends of White River (FOWR) for a scenic journey on the White River. Take a short paddle from the Oliver’s Woods canoe launch to Sandbar Island (located behind Clearwater properties) and back\, taking in the natural beauty along the way. Upon reaching Sandbar Island\, enjoy an hour-long forest therapy session led by Michelle Morton\, a certified Forest Therapy guide. There will also be roughly a half hour of free time to relax and investigate the island before returning to Oliver’s Woods. \nWhether you’re an experienced paddler or a beginner\, this trip promises to be a memorable experience for all. Don’t miss this firsthand look at one of Central Indiana’s key waterways\, the White River\, paired with the research-based practice of forest therapy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE RESERVING A SPOT.\nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nThis event is appropriate for adults and children over the age of 14 with parent or legal guardian.\nPlan to arrive at 8:00 so training can start promptly at 8:30 to get familiar with the boats and the river.\nAll safety equipment and floats will be supplied by FOWR.\nWear waterproof sun protection.\nBring a water bottle.\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\nDon’t plan to bring electronic equipment or phones unless they’re protected from the water. CILTI or FOWR will not be responsible for damaged equipment.\nRefund requests will be accepted only up to 72 hours before the event starts. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. We encourage you to review your plans before reserving your spot.\nPlease note that payment for this event is not a donation and is not tax deductible.\nIn case of inclement weather\, check email for updates.\n\nDirections: \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot in front of the house. \nRefund Policy: \nRefunds up to 3 days before event \nAbout Forest Therapy: \nForest Therapy (also known as forest bathing or nature therapy) is a practice of taking slow walks in natural spaces. This research-based framework supports healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/second-annual-easy-float-from-olivers-woods-on-the-white-river/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:White River Float
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SUMMARY:Indiana’s Amazing Amphibians & Reptiles\, Featuring Jim Horton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In July\, we’re featuring amphibians and reptiles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n** RSVPs open June 15 **\nJoin Jim Horton\, president of the Hoosier Herpetological Society\, to learn about Indiana’s many amphibians and reptiles. We will gather at the Daugherty House for a presentation and a live animal display. After the presentation\, we’ll walk the woods to listen and search for reptiles and amphibians that live in the nature preserve. \n\nAll Ages\n\n\nRSVP is required.\n\nWhat to Expect and Bring: \n\nIf you have a headlamp\, please bring it. We will have a few available to share with the group.\n\n\nDress for the weather and be sure to wear pants thick enough to stand up to thorns\, brush\, poison ivy\, ticks\, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective).\n\n\nWear closed-toed shoes that can stand up to mud.\n\nDirections: \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and follow the trail to the discussion circle. Please plan to arrive on time. \nMore Information: \nJim Horton is president of the Hoosier Herpetological Society\, a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of all reptiles and amphibians.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/goldenhourjuly2025/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Naturalist Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Indiana Land Trust":MAILTO:sfox@conservingindiana.org
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Hike at Oliver's Woods
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll Ages \nFree of Charge – RSVP Required \nWhat to Expect and Bring \n\nEasy\, 0.6-mile hike over a flat\, loop trail.\nFeel free to bring your own binoculars or scope for potential bird viewing.\nDress for the weather\, as we will be outside the entire event.\nNo restroom is available at this site.\n\nDirections \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot in front of the house. @Oliver’s Woods.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/winter-tree-id-hike-at-olivers-woods/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Hike at Oliver's Woods
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll Ages \nFree of Charge – RSVP Required \nWhat to Expect and Bring \n\nEasy\, 0.6-mile hike over a flat\, loop trail.\nFeel free to bring your own binoculars or scope for potential bird viewing.\nDress for the weather\, as we will be outside the entire event.\nNo restroom is available at this site.\n\nDirections \nOliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis\, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot in front of the house. @Oliver’s Woods.
URL:https://conservingindiana.org/event/winter-tree-id-hike-at-olivers-woods-2/
LOCATION:Oliver’s Woods\, 8825 River Road\, Indianapolis\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike
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