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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A Red-tail Summer – A reflection video by Kaija Aikman
I’m Kaija Aikman, a Senior at Kentucky State University studying Environmental Science. I love all things outdoors, especially hiking and landscape photography. I’ve travelled all...
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.
The Belted Kingfisher
From northern Canada to the Caribbean and from coast to coast, belted kingfishers inhabit both fresh water and salt water habitats. Although there are over 100 species of kingfishers around the world, the belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is the only species found in Indiana. Kingfishers perch on limbs or telephone wires overhanging rivers, streams and....
Endangered cerulean warblers an amazing find in local forest
Cerulean Warblers are endangered in Indiana, and a species of conservation concern range-wide. They have been declining at ~3% per year since 1960 across their range. In Indiana, Cerulean Warblers are typically on breeding sites by the first week of May and stay till the end of July.....
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...
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...
Executive Director Announced
The Board of Directors of the Red-tail Land Conservancy announces the hiring of Julie Borgmann as its new executive director. Borgmann succeeds outgoing RLC...
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...
2017 Bio Blitz Report Published
In June of 2017 the Indiana Academy of Science held its Annual Bio Blitz at Red-tail properties, White River Woods and McVey Memorial Forest. Scientists...
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...