Some stories entertain us. Others stay with us. Join us for the Shirley Heinze Land Trust Book Club as we discuss Never Whistle at Night, a remarkable anthology of Indigenous horror and dark fiction that explores what haunts us—both seen and unseen. Through stories inspired by culture, memory, folklore, and lived experience, this collection invites readers […]
Want to support Sycamore Land Trust's Native Plant Nursery through meaningful, hands-on volunteer work? Join us for a seed collection workday at Sam Shine Foundation Preserve. We'll gather native seeds […]
Want to support Sycamore Land Trust's Native Plant Nursery through meaningful, hands-on volunteer work? Join us for a seed collection workday at Touch the Earth Natural Area. We'll gather native […]
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 […]
Rather than a traditional "bird walk" where identifying and check-listing are elevated, this experience focuses on sensory observations in the present moment. Slow Birding, also known as Mindful Birding or […]
Want to support Sycamore Land Trust's Native Plant Nursery through meaningful, hands-on volunteer work? Join us for a seed collection workday at Powell Preserve. We'll gather native seeds from the […]
Calling all Little Hikers! Get ready to adventure at Canyon Forest Nature Preserve where the walls are made of ancient sandstone and the forest is full of surprises! During this […]
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 […]
Join NICHES Land Trust at Clegg Memorial Garden for our Phenology Hike series to track seasonal changes in plants throughout the 2026 growing season. Phenology is the study of seasonal patterns […]
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with an evening hike through the preserve. We’ll explore how shorter days and cooler temperatures influence the behavior of local wildlife, learn about nocturnal animals […]
October Big Day is here: a global day of birding where people around the world head outside to see, hear, and record as many bird species as possible! Join Sycamore […]