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 […]
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 […]
Nature's Story: Told Through Trees Every tree has a story to tell. Discover how tree rings reveal years of growth, changing seasons, and the history hidden within each tree. Chesterton Art Center, Art Barn School of Art, and Duneland Plein Air Painters are partnering with Shirley Heinze Land Trust for Nature in the Arts at […]
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 […]
NICHES and Purdue University's Entomology Department are partnering to host an interactive evening focused on exploring local nocturnal insects. The event will include a discussion on insect ecology and diversity, followed by an interactive black light station to observe and identify nocturnal insects with an expert. How to get there: Frogs' Glory is located in Carroll County. From […]
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 […]
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 […]