Insects in a New Light
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, […]
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Frogs' Glory W Tippecanoe Ranch Rd, Delphi, IN, United States
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Hike the Trust: Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve
Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve Rush Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN, United StatesAs 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 […]
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Project Native Harvest: Shawnee Bottoms
Shawnee Bottoms 6MMJ+Q8, Covington, IN, United StatesHelp 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 […]
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Safari Bus Tours
LC Nature Park 9744 Aboite Road, Roanoke, IN, United StatesClimb 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 […]
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Friday Phenology Hike
Clegg Memorial Gardens 1782 N 400 E, Lafayette, IN, United StatesJoin 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 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 […]
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Discovery Day
LC Nature Park 9744 Aboite Road, Roanoke, IN, United StatesCome discover LC Nature Park! The park is open on Saturdays through October 31 from 8am-2pm. Guided hikes are at 8:30 am and 11:30 am. Safari Bus tours are at 9:00am and 12:00 pm. The only way to walk or ride the Dune Forest or Rier trails is by joining a Guided Hike or Safari […]
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Wildcat Creek Cleanup
Peter's Mill Access on Wildcat Creek 1635 Eisenhower Ct, Lafayette, IN, United StatesJoin NICHES Land Trust on Saturday, August 15th (10 am start) for a voyage from our Peter's Mill Access site on Wildcat Creek to the Davis Ferry Access site on the Wabash River as part of our annual volunteer creek cleanup! NICHES will provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, gloves, and trash bags. Due to our […]
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Nature in the Arts: Ivanhoe South
Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve 750 Colfax St, Gary, IN, United StatesNature's Story: Flowers Between the Dunes Where shifting sands and seasonal cycles determine which wildflowers bloom, fade, and return each year. Join us for Nature in the Arts at Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve on August 15, 2026! Guests may stop in any time between 10am and 2pm. This event is free, family-friendly, and includes a […]
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In Search of Spiders
Buddha Karst Preserve 855 Buddha Road, Bedford, IN, United StatesSpiders thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth—including caves and karst landscapes. Join spider expert and IKC member Dr. Marc Milne for a hands-on exploration of Indiana’s spider diversity. Participants will learn how to search for, collect, and observe spiders from a range of habitats using tools such as a beating sheet, litter reducer, manual […]
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Tales and Trails
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve 109 W 700 North, Valparaiso, IN, United StatesJoin us for a gentle and engaging story time as we read A Seed Is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long. This beautifully illustrated book will invite participants to explore the secret lives of seeds. We will learn how they rest, sprout, travel, and grow into the plants we see all around us. […]
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Golden Hour – Cranes Over Indiana
Oliver's Woods Nature Preserve 8825 River Road, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesJoin us for the Golden Hour Summer Series at Oliver’s Woods. In August, we’ll be learning about cranes that live in Indiana: the Sandhill Crane and the endangered Whooping Crane. Mary Callaghan […]
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Weed Wrangle at Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve
Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve Rush Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN, United StatesHelp 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 […]
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