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Red-tail Land Conservancy is awarded a $5,000 MNT DEW Outdoor Grant to restore habitat and improve trails
Red-tail Land Conservancy has received one of forty $5,000 MTN DEW Outdoor Grants in support of the organization’s ongoing commitment to champion the great outdoors.

Red-tail Land Conservancy creates strategy for protecting Indiana’s wildlife
Building on two decades of experience and knowledge, Red-tail Land Conservancy has launched a plan that will guide their work to preserve land in east central Indiana for the next 10-15 years. This Strategic Conservation Plan prioritizes ecological biodiversity, natural area connectivity, water quality, carbon trapping, and public accessibility.

Mistletoe: the kissing plant
One of the most prized plants that suddenly comes into the spotlight during this season makes going through doorways perilous--mistletoe.

Wildlife Hit “Snooze” Around Daylight Savings
Hibernation is the survival solution when food is scarce and the temperature is adversely cold. But where has all the food gone?!...

Blue River Bottoms’ Trail Expanded As Part Of ExtremeTerrian’s Clean Trail Initiative
Visitors to Blue River Bottoms Nature Preserve can hike an expanded trail thanks to volunteers and a grant from ExtremeTerrain's Clean Trail Initiative...

Volunteering Builds a Sense of Belonging
While the essence of volunteerism does not involve payment, that does not mean there is no reward...

Union City Public Library’s pop-up exhibit blends literature, art, nature
In celebration of International Literacy Day on September 8, the Union City Public Library and Red-tail Land Conservancy have partnered to present a free outdoor pop-up storywalk of the book “A Brush with Nature,” written by local author Laurie Lunsford and illustrated by the Union City Plein Air Painters...

Eat, prey, love: the story of a praying mantis
Praying mantises are ruthless, ambitious, and efficient predators. The patience and surprise of the hunt is a fascinating, if somewhat terrifying, process...

The masked bandit who stole our hearts (and leftovers)
Whether you're surrounded by trees or buildings, you've probably encountered a raccoon. Humans have had a complicated relationship with these masked bandits, from friend to food...