• Forest Bathing @ Sargent Road Nature Park

    Sargent Road Nature House / Nature Park 7851 Sargent Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    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 & […]

    $30
  • Little Hikers: Butterflies and Blossoms

    Powell Preserve Brighton Rd, Ellettsville, IN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Friday Phenology Hike

    Clegg Memorial Gardens 1782 N 400 E, Lafayette, IN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Mindfulness Hike

    Lydick Bog Nature Preserve 25898 US-20, South Bend, IN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Hike the Trust: Columbia Mine

    Columbia Mine Nature Preserve CR 125 W, Winslow, IN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Fall Bird Migration Hike

    Lydick Bog Nature Preserve 25898 US-20, South Bend, IN, United States

    Celebrate the changing seasons with a guided hike to discover the incredible journey of fall bird migration! As summer gives way to autumn, thousands of birds travel through our area […]

    Free
  • Bioblitz with Cardinal Land Conservancy

    Hilltop Farm Nature Preserve 28797 Stout Rd, West Harrison, IN, United States

    Come discover what's living, growing, and buzzing at Hilltop Farm Nature Preserve! Participants will use the free iNaturalist app to document native trees and plants, pollinators, and songbirds along the trail system at Hilltop Farm Nature Preserve. The hike combines two […]

    Free
  • Fall Equinox Acoustic Ecology Hike

    Meadowbrook Nature Preserve 109 W 700 North, Valparaiso, IN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Mindful Birding @ Sargent Road Nature Park

    Sargent Road Nature House / Nature Park 7851 Sargent Road, Indianapolis, IN, United States

    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 […]

    $30
  • Little Hikers: Big Canyons

    Canyon Forest Nature Preserve 13691 Edwards Rd, Solsberry, IN, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Friday Phenology Hike

    Clegg Memorial Gardens 1782 N 400 E, Lafayette, IN, United States

    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 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 […]

    Free
  • Fall Night Hike

    Meadowbrook Nature Preserve 109 W 700 North, Valparaiso, IN, United States

    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 that become active after sunset, and experience the forest through our senses as night falls. This leisurely guided hike is perfect for anyone curious about […]

    Free