By Glenn N. Major, Volunteer Preserve Steward at Walnut Woods Nature Preserve Maybe we should rename Walnut Woods to Sleepy Hollow. Long ago, a Red Oak tree at the preserve may have been hit by lightning, resulting in its canopy falling to the forest floor where it sits today, feeding mushrooms and moss. Its branchless, …
Headless Zombie Oak Haunts Walnut Woods Preserve! Read More »
Nature is for EVERYONE, and on this final day of Partnership week, we are celebrating the many individuals, organizations, schools, corporations and government agencies who are helping to make local nature accessible, fun, and educational for ALL who visit and reside in northwestern Indiana. A very special thanks to our partners including Urban League of …
Our partners in land conservation include individuals and families, non-profits and private corporations, and federal, state, and local government agencies. They provide advice, expertise, and funding to help us preserve precious natural lands and waters here in northwestern Indiana. We recently protected another 50 acres of land within the Little Calumet River Conservation Area. The …
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For gardeners, this is a busy time of year. Depending on where you are in your gardening journey, (and it truly is a journey), you may be looking at flats of seedlings in your window (or green house, if you’re lucky!), placing orders from a nursery, or planning to attend a local plant sale. Maybe you are starting your very first garden, or thinking about planting trees and shrubs to enhance your …
How Backyard Native Plant Gardening Can Help Save the Natural World! Read More »
