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...
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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...
What’s all the hooting about? Great horned owls might be heard but not seen
Common throughout North America, the great horned owl begins setting up territory in early winter, calling out to its mate and warning off visitors. They prefer to take over used nests from red-tailed hawks, squirrels or crows. They will also use old hollowed out trees. Adaptable to many types of...
Our Winter Feathered Friends
Cardinals, woodpeckers, and blue jays brighten up my backyard around the feeders. While not as brilliantly colorful I still enjoy seeing the goldfinches perched on the thistle feeder. Nuthatches, chickadees, and tufted titmouse are entertaining as they...
Gifts for the Nature Lover
Outdoorsy people love gear. Fleece outerwear, wool socks, hats, gloves, backpacks, (in multiple sizes for biking, day and overnight trips) and headlamps are essential for anyone heading outdoors. Bottles to keep beverages cold or hot, first aid kits (with moleskin for blisters), a camp stove, and rain gear can be...
Dutro-Ernst Woods trails are open!
Red-tail has had a lot to celebrate this year, opening 3 nature preserves to the public in east central Indiana. White River Woods, Fall Creek Woods and most recently, Dutro-Ernst Woods. These lands...
Walnut trees deliver scents, sounds, textures of nature
When I go outdoors it is not only the views I see, but also the scents, sounds, tastes, and textures that connect me to nature. The walnut tree delivers on every level. In dry autumns like this year, their leaves turn yellow and drop, exposing their fruit. This year the walnut trees are...