April is Earth Month and what better time to think about trees? With fragrant flowers and juicy berries, here are four native shrubs to invite into your yard (and heart).
Archive for category: Stewardship
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....
Pack it in, pack it out: Loving nature responsibly
While it is good news that people are finding a love for the outdoors more than ever this summer, the impact of human recreation may mean we are loving the land a little too much.
The rhythm of the wild can be heard with an open mind
It's not always easy to be still and listen to the sounds of nature around you. Sometimes it takes an active choice to be receptive. But once you do make that choice, you'll find the experience cathartic and unforgettable...
Randolph county’s pollinator-friendly provision will create significant habitat
On Friday, July 24, Randolph County Commissioners adopted a first-ever solar energy ordinance which includes a pollinator-friendly provision ahead of construction of Indiana’s largest solar farm.
Celebrate National Pollinator Week!
June 22 - 28 is National Pollinator Week! Learn more about how pollinators directly impact your every day life and steps you can take to care for our fundamentally necessary pollinator friends.
Give Turtles a Lift
Getting hit by cars is a common cause of death for turtles. These reptiles have been around for two billion years. They coexisted with dinosaurs longer than they have had to deal with vehicles. Instinctively, turtles have no concept of the speeding metal boxes on wheels that we have built our lives around...
Listening Deeply to Talking Trees
Trees have captured our imagination for generations. In our minds, they have a voice. As it turns out, they do “talk,” just not to us...
Bee’s-eye View of Dandelions
Dandelions are easily one of the most helpful plants to many pollinators. In early spring, the flowers can go from seed to bloom in days. Fortunately for over 100 species of insects, including the humble bumblebee, that timeline aligns with the end of overwintering and hibernation. ...
50 years of Earth Days: Legacy and Lessons of “going green”
April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an environmental movement that has mobilized 1 billion people across the world. How has it become one of the largest events of all time? By working together towards a single goal: transformative change for people and the planet...
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