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 […]
Join us 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 in nature, observing and tracking events like when plants bloom, leaves appear, or fruit ripens, and how these events change over time. These guided hikes are designed to […]
Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and join us for a peaceful evening in nature. This guided mindfulness hike invites you to slow your pace, unplug from distractions, and enjoy the simple beauty of the outdoors. As we walk together along the trail, we’ll pause occasionally for gentle mindfulness activities that encourage […]
Learn about and participate in Monarch Watch, a citizen science program to capture, tag, and release monarch butterflies as they migrate through Indiana on their journey to Mexico. Even if the weather does not cooperate, we’ll still meet to learn more about this research and why it is done. Children and families especially welcome! Meet […]
Bobcats, Box Turtles, and Blue Grosbeaks! Columbia Mine Preserve is full of surprises! On this Hike the Trust adventure, we'll explore a landscape where nature is steadily reclaiming a former mining site through decades of restoration and careful stewardship. This preserve is managed through a strong partnership between Sycamore Land Trust and the U.S. Fish […]
Join Central Indiana Land Trust for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. More information about September's event coming soon! This event is part of Indiana Land Trust Days. RSVP on the organizer’s website so that you don’t miss a thing – updates, reminders, or the occasional weather related cancellation or delay.
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 […]
Celebrate the changing seasons with a guided hike to discover the incredible journey of fall bird migration! As summer gives way to autumn, thousands of birds travel through our area on their way to their winter homes, making this a wonderful time to explore local trails and see what feathered visitors we can find. This […]
Are you a landowner interested in prescribed fire? Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) are locally-led groups of landowners and fire practitioners who share resources and expertise to burn together. Want to learn more? Join us for a free evening of learning and connection, where we will discuss: Why prescribed fire is important What a PBA is and how […]
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 […]
Come discover what's living, growing, and buzzing at Hilltop Farm Nature Preserve! Participants will use the free iNaturalist app to document native trees and plants, pollinators, and songbirds along the trail system at Hilltop Farm Nature Preserve. The hike combines two trail loops for a total of 2.5 miles. Hilltop Farm Nature Preserve sits on a ridgetop high above the Whitewater River valley on land formerly […]
Experience Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in a whole new way with a guided late afternoon soundwalk led by sound artist and acoustic ecologist Eric Leonardson. Instead of focusing on what you see, this unique experience invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the rich tapestry of sounds that bring the preserve to life. As […]