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 […]
Tales & Trails invites children and their caregivers to gather for a short story that sparks curiosity, followed by an exploration of one of our beautiful conservation destinations. Expect to hear a tale and hike a trail while discovering the natural wonders around you together. You have definitely heard of a dog and cat, but […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mindful Birding is a practice combining mindfulness with the joy of birding. Join us for our second "Land Trust Days" event of 2026! Michelle Morton, Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, will lead us through an introduction to "Mindful Birding". Mindful Birding is a practice combining mindfulness with the joy of birding. Connect with the natural […]
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 […]