BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//ILPA - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://protectindianaland.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ILPA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260807T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260807T230000
DTSTAMP:20260702T171423Z
CREATED:20260702T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T171423Z
UID:2614-1786135500-1786143600@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Little Hikers: Mysterious Moths
DESCRIPTION:As the summer sky fades to darkness\, the mysterious world of moths comes to life! Join Sycamore Land Trust at our headquarters\, Cedar Crest\, for an evening where science and wonder come together as we use specialized lights and lures to attract an incredible diversity of moths. Through close observation\, we’ll explore their fascinating life cycles\, remarkable adaptations\, ecological importance\, and the surprising roles they play as pollinators and food for other wildlife. Kids will have the chance to hold moths\, use hand lenses for close observation\, and play Moth Bingo for a special prize! \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/little-hikers-mysterious-moths/
LOCATION:Sycamore Land Trust Headquarters (Cedar Crest)\, 4898 E Heritage Woods Rd\, Bloomington\, 47401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://protectindianaland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025.07.26-Little-Hikers-Mysterious-Moths-Night-Rescheduled-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T171821Z
CREATED:20260702T170027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T171821Z
UID:2615-1786185000-1786190400@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Birding: Marsh Bird Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From rails and bitterns to Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs\, marsh birds can be hard to identify in the thick vegetation that grows in wetland habitats. Join Sycamore Land Trust’s Land Stewardship Assistant Wyatt Downey to demystify and explore key field marks\, vocalizations\, habitat preferences\, and seasonal behaviors of marsh birds found throughout Indiana and the Midwest. Whether you’re a beginner birder or looking to sharpen your identification skills\, this workshop will help you gain confidence in identifying marsh birds. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/monthly-birding-marsh-bird-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Monroe County Public Library\, 303 E Kirkwood Ave\, Bloomington\, 47408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://protectindianaland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026.07.11-Birds-and-Botany-at-Columbia-Mine-3-768x768-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260809T103000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170028Z
CREATED:20260702T170028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170028Z
UID:2616-1786262400-1786271400@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Hike the Trust: Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve
DESCRIPTION:As we explore our public preserves through our Hike the Trust series\, join us at Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve and discover the rich natural and cultural history of this unique property on Lake Monroe. Along the trail\, we’ll search for eastern box turtles\, rough green snakes\, and ripening persimmons while learning about ongoing field research and stewardship efforts. We’ll explore the preserve’s fascinating history\, from limestone quarrying to its protection and restoration as a nature preserve\, and discuss how these past land uses continue to shape the landscape we see today. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/hike-the-trust-amy-weingartner-branigin-peninsula-preserve/
LOCATION:Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve\, Rush Ridge Rd\, Bloomington\, 47401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170028Z
CREATED:20260702T170028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170028Z
UID:2617-1787302800-1787313600@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Weed Wrangle at Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Help protect our native plants at Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve during our next Weed Wrangle! We’ll hike the trail while pulling and bagging invasive perilla mint\, a rapidly spreading plant that can outcompete native vegetation and degrade wildlife habitat. Along the way\, you’ll learn how to identify this species\, why invasive plant management is critical to conservation\, and how volunteer stewardship helps keep this special Lake Monroe preserve healthy for native plants and animals! Come prepared to hike up to two miles! \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/weed-wrangle-at-amy-weingartner-branigin-peninsula-preserve/
LOCATION:Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve\, Rush Ridge Rd\, Bloomington\, 47401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170032Z
CREATED:20260702T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170032Z
UID:2618-1789045200-1789056000@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Seed Collection at Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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 venture beyond the boardwalk and into shallow water for portions of the collection. No experience is necessary. All tools\, personal protective equipment\, species identification guidance\, and training will be provided. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/seed-collection-at-beanblossom-bottoms-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve\, N Woodall Rd\, Ellettsville\, 47429\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260911T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170033Z
CREATED:20260702T170033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170033Z
UID:2619-1789126200-1789133400@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Little Hikers: Butterflies and Blossoms
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/little-hikers-butterflies-and-blossoms/
LOCATION:Powell Preserve\, Brighton Rd\, Ellettsville\, 47429\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170033Z
CREATED:20260702T170033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170033Z
UID:2620-1789288200-1789297200@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Hike the Trust: Columbia Mine
DESCRIPTION: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 & Wildlife Service\, working together to guide habitat recovery and support thriving forests\, wetlands\, and wildlife. As we walk\, we’ll discuss the ever-changing landscape that tells a powerful story of resilience\, recovery\, and conservation in action. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/hike-the-trust-columbia-mine/
LOCATION:Columbia Mine Nature Preserve\, CR 125 W\, Winslow\, 47598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170034Z
CREATED:20260702T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170034Z
UID:2621-1790859600-1790870400@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Seed Collection at Sam Shine Foundation Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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 across a variety of habitats\, selecting species based on what is ready for harvest at the time of the event. The seeds collected will be cleaned and grown in our native plant nursery to support habitat restoration across our preserves\, strengthening diverse plant communities that benefit birds\, pollinators\, and other wildlife. No experience is necessary; training\, tools\, and personal protective equipment will be provided on site. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/seed-collection-at-sam-shine-foundation-preserve/
LOCATION:Sam Shine Foundation Preserve\, Bloomington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170034Z
CREATED:20260702T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170034Z
UID:2622-1790946000-1790956800@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Seed Collection at Touch the Earth Natural Area
DESCRIPTION: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 seeds from the restored meadow\, selecting species based on what is ready for harvest at the time of the event. The seeds collected will be cleaned and grown in our native plant nursery to support habitat restoration across our preserves\, strengthening diverse plant communities that benefit birds\, pollinators\, and other wildlife. No experience is necessary; training\, tools\, and personal protective equipment will be provided on site. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/seed-collection-at-touch-the-earth-natural-area/
LOCATION:Touch the Earth Natural Area\, Country Club Rd\, Columbus\, 47201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170234Z
CREATED:20260702T170234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170234Z
UID:2623-1791378000-1791388800@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Seed Collection at Powell Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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 restored meadow\, selecting species based on what is ready for harvest at the time of the event. The seeds collected will be cleaned and grown in our native plant nursery to support habitat restoration across our preserves\, strengthening diverse plant communities that benefit birds\, pollinators\, and other wildlife. No experience is necessary; training\, tools\, and personal protective equipment will be provided on site. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/seed-collection-at-powell-preserve/
LOCATION:Powell Preserve\, Brighton Rd\, Ellettsville\, 47429\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170234Z
CREATED:20260702T170234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170234Z
UID:2624-1791536400-1791545400@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Little Hikers: Big Canyons
DESCRIPTION: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 1.5 mile hike\, we’ll become nature detectives and search for mushrooms\, mosses\, and other tiny clues of life tucked into the shady canyon walls. This big adventure will explore the rocks\, plants\, and animals that work together to make this place special. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/little-hikers-big-canyons/
LOCATION:Canyon Forest Nature Preserve\, 13691 Edwards Rd\, Solsberry\, 47459\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170235Z
CREATED:20260702T170235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170235Z
UID:2625-1791622800-1791630000@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:October Big Day with David Rupp
DESCRIPTION: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 Land Trust and David Rupp of Indigo Birding at Sam Shine Foundation Preserve as we take part in this worldwide effort. We’ll spend the morning birding the restored meadows and wetlands\, exploring the diverse habitats that make this preserve a hotspot during fall migration. \nExpect a mix of year-round residents and fall migrants as we contribute our observations to eBird\, helping build a global snapshot of bird movement during this October Big Day! This hike is in partnership with Indiana Audubon and the Indiana Land Trust Alliance. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/october-big-day-with-david-rupp/
LOCATION:Sam Shine Foundation Preserve\, Bloomington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260702T170026Z
CREATED:20260702T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T170026Z
UID:2613-1792314000-1792321200@protectindianaland.org
SUMMARY:Hike the Trust: Porter West
DESCRIPTION:Join Sycamore Land Trust for our Hike the Trust hike at Porter West Preserve! As we hike the 2.5 mile upland loop\, we’ll see how this landscape continues to evolve: shaped by past storms\, shifting plant communities\, and the steady processes of forest succession. We’ll take time to botanize\, and keep our eyes and ears open for fall migrant birds moving through the preserve. Together\, we’ll look at how long-term protection and stewardship help ensure places like this continue to thrive. \nThis event is part of the Indiana Land Trust Days\, a statewide celebration of conservation featuring special events hosted by land trusts across Indiana\, highlighting the importance of protecting and caring for the places that make our state unique.
URL:https://protectindianaland.org/event/hike-the-trust-porter-west/
LOCATION:Porter West Preserve\, 8700 W Vernal Pike\, Bloomington\, 47404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indiana Land Trust Days
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR