Things may begin to look a bit strange in the prairie part of the property in the coming years, but not to worry! It is all part of our plan. Due to its historical usage, this area will need to go through a series of preliminary burns, disking, and mows...
Remaining
They are unprotected, and they are disappearing.
You look at open, undeveloped space and
wonder, "Will it be gone before the next
generation gets to see it?"
» Why Conservation?
natural areas
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Red-tail protects over 2700 acres of natural areas
and farm land in east central Indiana. Many of
these areas are open to the public offering nature
trails and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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our nature trails
Forever
The Red-tail Land Conservancy plans for
a future where the natural beauty of
east central Indiana still exists.
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Our Blog
Kids Club Newsletter – Volume 2 Issue 3
What is happening outside now that it’s Autumn? You may already be seeing leaves changing from summer green to bright Fall colors and falling to the ground. Why is this happening?...
I Brake for Turtles
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....
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...
Our History
Red-tail Land Conservancy preserves, protects, and restores natural areas and farm land in east central Indiana while increasing awareness of our natural heritage. Focused on this mission in five counties in east central Indiana, the not-for-profit land trust has grown steadily since its inception in 1999 when a public meeting held at Minnetrista Cultural Center in Muncie attracted 87 people.
Funded entirely by private contributions from individuals, business, and foundations, RLC hired a full-time Executive Director and recorded its first conservation easement in July, 2000. In its first decade, Red-tail Land Conservancy has provided land conservation options to individual landowners and partnered with local governments in restoration projects while engaging students and adult volunteers in land stewardship activities and education.
As a result, over 2700 acres of natural areas and farm land are permanently protected, and Red-tail Land Conservancy receives growing support and recognition for its role in improving east central Indiana.
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