Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the present moment. Join us for our first "Land Trust Days" event of 2026! Michelle Morton, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, will lead us through an introduction to "Forest Bathing". Forest Bathing is a practice of nature immersion, elevating sensory observations in the […]
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 our year of water with an evening of music! ACRES has partnered with the City of Warsaw and The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams for a free, lakeside concert! Settle in for an evening of music with the Todd Harold Band as you overlook Pike Lake, one of Warsaw’s natural lakes carved by […]
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 […]
Follow the butterflies and wander through a sea of yellow and purple blooms at Powell Preserve! This Little Hikers adventure will explore a colorful restored meadow buzzing with life. We'll search for butterflies, admire wildflowers, and discover the amazing diversity of colors and creatures that call the prairie home! This event is part of Indiana […]
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 […]