Prescribed Fire in Indiana
A presentation offered at the library to discuss prescribed fire and invite people to learn more through prescribed burn associations.
A presentation offered at the library to discuss prescribed fire and invite people to learn more through prescribed burn associations.
Come Discover LC Nature Park! LC Nature Park is open on Saturdays, starting May 9th – October 31st Summer Hours: 8am – 2pm Cost: $7/person, kids 3 and under free | Members get in free | +$5 per person for a safari bus ticket for all visitors including members Guided Hikes: 8:30 am, 11:30 am […]
Nature's Story: Where Ice Became Life Beneath the moss lies a story shaped by ancient glaciers. Discover how ice transformed the land and left its mark on the landscape we see today. South Bend Museum of Art and Northern Indiana Pastel Society are partnering with Shirley Heinze Land Trust for Nature in the Arts at […]
Mindfulness: Wetlands and Cleansing Join NICHES for a guided Mindfulness Hike at Mulvey Pond on Sunday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. As we explore the beauty of this wetland habitat, we’ll reflect on the powerful role wetlands play in naturally cleansing and protecting our environment. Through quiet observation and mindful walking, participants will connect with […]
Support Sycamore Land Trust's Native Plant Nursery by collecting native seeds from wetland wildflowers, sedges, shrubs, and rushes at Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve. These locally adapted seeds will support future habitat restoration projects across our preserves, helping create diverse plant communities that provide food and shelter for birds, pollinators, amphibians, and other wildlife. Participants will […]
Help restore natural areas! As NICHES staff and volunteers restore habitats and remove invasive plant species from our preserves, we can help reduce reinvasion and rebuild biodiversity by collecting locally sourced native seeds for habitat restoration. For this year’s effort, we will be hosting seed collection workdays every Friday (1:00 pm -4:00 pm) between July 31st […]
Climb aboard LC Nature Park's Safari Bus for a unique, close-up look at LC Nature Park! These guided tours travel the full loop around the enclosure fence—your best chance to spot bison, elk, and other wildlife while taking in the park’s stunning scenery. Tours are at 3:30 and 4:30 and tickets must be purchased at […]