Native shrubs can offer a buffet to birds as they forage in winter...
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The Frond’s Foot Race
For the same reason your houseplant leans towards a sunny window, the Walking Fern seems to stroll through the forest...

Winter’s Green
While the world in early winter may seem full of dull browns from leafless trees, there are some delightful pops of green if you know where to look...

Monster troubles? Native Plants Can Save the Day!
Halloween monsters are no match for native plants...

Berry Picking (and eating) is a Summer Tradition
The wild berries of summer bring back memories of picking and baking...

How to plant a prairie
Prairies have long since been a symbol of the Midwest and even part of Indiana's natural heritage. Restoring these grassland habitats takes a lot of work, but is well worth the reward...

Summer Internship- Now accepting applications
Summer interns help us steward the land by removing invasive species and planting native trees and shrubs, assist with trail maintenance and repair, learn best conservation practices and skills in nature interpretation....

Growing Wildlife a Home
The small islands of forests you see scattered across the landscape can't support wildlife. Habitat loss is a call to action that we can undertake to make a real difference in our personal space and the world at large. By growing wildlife a home, you can be a part of the solution...

Another type of turkey to find in the woods
As forests grow colder and seasons change, so too does your experience on a hiking trail. There is a certain living organism that is growing in plain sight and may just remind you of Thanksgiving...

A Monarch’s Autumn Journey
The transition between summer and fall is one of the most spectacular natural occurrences one can witness. With this rebirth, a natural wonder emerges: the monarch butterfly...
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