Indiana has 18 native species and subspecies of turtles. Most spend their time in the shallow waters along rivers and ponds. One stands out among them, the Eastern Box Turtle. It is terrestrial, one of the few that lives mainly on land. Found from southern Maine to Georgia, its numbers are in decline in the Midwest....
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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.
Finding your inner child outdoors
The place that sparks our sense of discovery, exploration, and curiosity can be found right outside your door. Sometimes we need a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or neighbor to show us how to delight in the simple joys of outdoor play. Try laying in...
Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help to carry out this mission of preserving land forever. Hands-on outdoor work to restore natural habitat feels good, and it is fun to meet people who share an interest in conservation. Working with our professional staff, you will learn about nature and enjoy our preserved lands that may not be accessible to the public...
Salamanders, snakes, frogs, and toads OH MY! – Red-tail’s Munsee Woods
BSU biology students Andrew Jamison, Kat Nelson, and Hannah Jones share their love of herpetology in this video. They have been studying the herpetofauna at...
2018 Spring Wildflower Celebration was a success!
On a gorgeous and sunny April 30th, Red-tail hosted our annual Spring Wildflower Celebration at Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods. As Red-tail’s most pristine wilderness...
Earth-Month Tree Planting at Dutro-Ernst Woods
Red-tail hosted our first annual “Earth-Month Tree Planting” event on a breezy April 28th at the newly dedicated Dutro-Ernst Woods, our largest urban nature preserve...
Regarding Barry’s Bash
An overwhelming crowd packed Elm Street Brewing Wednesday, April 18, to show gratitude for Barry’s leadership, dedication, and tireless efforts to protect natural areas in...
Spring Awakening of Trees – Budburst!
Wildlife survives winter by migrating, hibernating, or toughing it out. Trees, however, go dormant, a process triggered in the fall by decreasing daylight. Leaves drop, branches harden off, and the flow of water and sugars...
Spring Concert in the Woods
They survive the winter by pumping a sugar-like antifreeze substance into their cells. Over 70% of their body will freeze solid during the frigid months. They thaw out when temperatures start to rise above 40 degrees and can be calling for a mate within 24 hours. Chorus frogs burrow deep beneath...