With the unveiling of new trailhead signage, Hagerstown Nature Preserve as officially been renamed after Steve Swoveland, a local conservation hero who worked tirelessly to save the wetland from destruction.
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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."
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.
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...
Try These Fun And Free Family Outdoor Activities In Your State
Reddy Red-tail's Explorers has free and fun activities to keep the whole family entertained outside this summer.
Stay on Dutro-Ernst Woods’ Trails
On June 19, 2020, we are taking another step towards installing a prairie at Dutro-Ernst Woods. Though it may seem like a bad thing that grass will brown over the next 2-3 weeks, actually...
Ball Brothers Foundation approves $1.7 million in first round of annual grants
Funding of $50,000 will support operations to preserve and protect land.
Annual “Open Space” art exhibition will skip 2020
Due to complications surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnetrista and Red-tail Land Conservancy have decided to cancel this year's Open Space: Art About the Land juried art exhibition.