The Red-tail Blog - Red-tail Land Conservancy

Volunteering Builds a Sense of Belonging

While the essence of volunteerism does not involve payment, that does not mean there is no reward...

Union City Public Library’s pop-up exhibit blends literature, art, nature

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...

Eat, prey, love: the story of a praying mantis

By Kelley V Phillips

Praying mantises are ruthless, ambitious, and efficient predators. The patience and surprise of the hunt is a fascinating, if somewhat terrifying, process...

Clouds Reflect the Weather and Our Imagination

By Sheryl Myers

Clouds are an ever-present source of interest and entertainment. Not only do they inspire songs, stories, paintings, and pictures; they also help us predict weather patterns and plan for outdoor activities. So, what exactly is a cloud?...

Berry Picking (and eating) is a Summer Tradition

By Jake Gamble

The wild berries of summer bring back memories of picking and baking...

The masked bandit who stole our hearts (and leftovers)

By Kelley V Phillips

Whether you're surrounded by trees or buildings, you've probably encountered a raccoon. Humans have had a complicated relationship with these masked bandits, from friend to food...

Open Space 2021 Call for Entries

By Kelley V Phillips

Learn more about how to enter "Open Space: Art About the Land" competition and exhibition...

Poison Ivy: a scourge of summer or salad for wildlife?

By Kelley V Phillips

Poison ivy is a plant we love to hate. But humans are pretty much the only animal that dislikes it! A wide variety of wildlife rely on this three-leafed terror for nutritious food and multi-purpose shelter...

Enjoying fresh summer produce? Thank a pollinator!

By Julie Borgmann

One in every three bites of food is thanks to a pollinator. Their lives are spent helping plants thrive, which makes biological and human communities healthy...

How to plant a prairie

By Jake Gamble

Prairies have long since been a symbol of the Midwest and even part of Indiana's natural heritage. Restoring these grassland habitats takes a lot of work, but is well worth the reward...