From the Star Press, Red-tail Land Conservancy to protect Henry County wetland
Red-tail News
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...
Try These Fun And Free Family Outdoor Activities In Your State
Reddy Red-tail's Explorers has free and fun activities to keep the whole family entertained outside this summer.
Stay on Dutro-Ernst Woods’ Trails
On June 19, 2020, we are taking another step towards installing a prairie at Dutro-Ernst Woods. Though it may seem like a bad thing that grass will brown over the next 2-3 weeks, actually...
Ball Brothers Foundation approves $1.7 million in first round of annual grants
Funding of $50,000 will support operations to preserve and protect land.
Annual “Open Space” art exhibition will skip 2020
Due to complications surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnetrista and Red-tail Land Conservancy have decided to cancel this year's Open Space: Art About the Land juried art exhibition.
Summer Stewardship Internship Open
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....
Celebrating 20 Years – Did you miss the party?
It is important to take time to celebrate accomplishments. The reflection is important to show gratitude for the many people, business, and foundations who made the work possible. If you couldn’t make the party last month ....
Red-tail Conservation Awards Presented
We gathered at Minnetrista, the original meeting place, last month to celebrate, reflect, and recognize the many people who made the work of Red-tail a reality. Red-tail’s founder and first executive director, Barry Banks, was the ....
Celebrating 20 Years
What were you doing 20 years ago? Perhaps you were preparing for the digital demise as the calendar rolled into the new millennium? Maybe you were thinking, “I remember when Prince first sang 1999, how can it already be 1999?” ....
The Dutro-Ernst Prairie Project
Things may begin to look a bit strange in the prairie part of the property in the coming years, but not to worry! It is all part of our plan. Due to its historical usage, this area will need to go through a series of preliminary burns, disking, and mows...
2017 Annual Report
Since our inception in 1999, Red-tail has been working to preserve and protect places that people in east-central Indiana need and love. Started by a group of concerned community members, the Red-tail family has grown exponentially over the years. The number of permanently protected natural areas and farm-land has also grown.