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.
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Nature and literacy go hand in hand
Children can practice some of the most important literacy skills outdoors. Little ones can make real world connections between concepts such as shapes and the world around them, further cementing those in their minds...
A pop-up storywalk is coming to Dutro-Ernst Woods!
A Pop-up outdoor reading exhibit brings literacy and nature together. A storywalk is a way for adults and their young children to lay the groundwork for reading comprehension while also reaping the health benefits of outdoor recreation.
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...
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."
A symphony of nighttime sounds starts after sunset
Have you ever sat outside in the evening and listened to the sounds of nature? Each animal adds a different instrument to the symphony...
Returning to nature helps dancers stay grounded
With the absence of rehearsals and routine classes, many dancers are finding inspiration in local gardens or parks. With their return to nature, movements which mimic their environment start to show in their art.
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.
Paddling our local rivers, an escape into nature and time
You may drive over rivers every day and not give them much thought. But once you are on the river paddling through a tree-lined corridor, watching birds hunt and passing turtles as they sun themselves, you'll discover that rivers have much more to offer. As captain of your boat, you get to pick your own adventure, navigating currents both gentle and swift...
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...