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...
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SB389 passed, here’s what we can do for wetlands…
Senate Bill 389 was signed into law on April 29, 2021. Here's what we can do to keep wetlands protected...
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....
New Nature Preserve Protects the White River and Indiana History
Red-tail Land Conservancy has protected a 50-acre forest along the White River in Anderson, IN, establishing Hidden Canal Nature Preserve. This habitat creates a natural corridor to buffer migratory birds and fish from harmful human interaction and protects remnants of a significant historic canal...
Zeigler Foundation awards $21,000 for Red-tail Nature Preserve renovations
The Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation has awarded a generous grant to beautify and improve infrastructure that will help visitors to Red-tail Nature Preserve have a safe and enjoyable experience...
2020 Impact Report
Working with our friends and community partners, Red-tail’s board and staff are laying plans to fulfill our promise to protect land forever. We are using technology to identify priority habitats.
Hagerstown nature preserve renamed after local conservation hero
With the unveiling of new trailhead signage, Hagerstown Nature Preserve as officially been renamed after Steve Swoveland, a local conservation hero who worked tirelessly to save the wetland from destruction.
Six Women To Be Honored At Women’s Equality Day Program
From Muncie Journal: Julie Borgmann, executive director of Red-tail Land Conservancy, has been selected for Distinction of Environmental Protection!
Purdue entomologist, green groups laud solar farm for native ground cover plan
From the Star Press, "Green groups and a Purdue University entomologist are applauding Randolph County's recent adoption of an ordinance requiring the state's largest solar farm to help pollinators."
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.
Red-tail Land Conservancy to protect Henry County wetland
From the Star Press, Red-tail Land Conservancy to protect Henry County wetland
Buck Creek Wetlands: A critical habitat now protected forever
In July 2020, Buck Creek Wetland was been protected forever by Red-tail Land Conservancy to benefit at risk wildlife and restore water quality. Located near Summit Lake State Park in Henry County, IN, this wetland complex can provide critical habitat to rare and threatened plants and wildlife...