Join us to get ready for spring by clearing invasive plants and trash at Oliver’s Woods. Volunteers are needed to clean up Oliver’s Woods this spring. Help with trash pickup and some invasive plant removal. Oliver’s Woods is one of our most accessible preserves, with river views and native wildflowers and wildlife. All Ages Please […]
Learn how to distinguish tree species in a winter landscape. Trees that shed their leaves have a beauty all their own. Join our White River Steward, Grace van Kan, and volunteers in a walk through this riverine nature preserve to welcome the turning of the season. Situated along the White River, Oliver’s Woods Nature Preserve […]
Join Take Flight! Wildlife Education to meet several species of live owls up close and learn about these remarkable birds. All Ages Free - RSVP Required What to Expect and Bring: Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns and brush (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective). Wear closed-toed shoes that can stand […]
Tickets will be available on Aug. 1. Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In September, we’re featuring bats. Learn all about bats from wildlife biologist Dr. Tim Carter and his “ambassador bats,” Chocolate and Petunia. We will gather for a presentation, then experience the preserve in a whole new way—with […]
Join our Stewardship team to get the preserve looking less "creepy". All Ages Please RSVP so we know you’re coming. What to Expect and Bring: • Volunteers will remove plants by hand. • Dress in long pants thick enough to stand up to thorns, brush, poison ivy, ticks, and mosquitos (unfortunately leggings aren’t very protective). […]
Tickets will be available on July 1st. Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In August, we’re featuring moths. 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 […]
Tickets will be available after June 1st. Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In July, we'll learn about fireflies. Did you know that Indiana’s state insect is Say’s Firefly? Dr. Sérgio Henriques, a conservationist with the Indianapolis Zoo, will share fireflies’ importance in the ecosystem. Learn how to help these […]
Tickets will be available after May 1st. Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In June, we’re featuring all things arachnid. Dr. Marc Milne, University of Indianapolis, and Dr. Sérgio Henriques, Indianapolis Zoo, will share their arachnid expertise. We’ll explore Oliver's Woods in search of some eight-legged friends. Learn about spider […]
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 most biodiverse […]
Join us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In May, we’ll learn about wildflower photography. Learn to capture wildflower images like a pro—using only your smartphone. The warm light of the Golden Hour is ideal for nature photography. Emily Persic of Raincliffs Photography will share secrets for getting that perfect closeup shot. […]
Join CILTI’s President & Chief Executive Officer, Cliff Chapman, to go birdwatching in Oliver's Woods Nature Preserve! Central Indiana Land Trust’s nature preserves offer safe harbor for countless bird species. This week join CILTI’s President and CEO for a guided birding tour of Oliver’s Woods, where we’ll search for migratory birds and year-round avian residents. […]
Come learn about White River Alliance’s River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) at Oliver's Woods. Join the White River Alliance’s River Assessment Field Team (RAFT) at a drop-in open house where you can learn about water science. At the RAFT demo station by the canoe launch, you test your citizen science skills! Try water quality testing […]