Join us for the third hike in our seasonal Phenology Hike series with a guided fall walk exploring the changing rhythms of the natural world as autumn settles in. As temperatures cool and the days grow shorter, plants and animals prepare for the coming winter through migration, seed dispersal, dormancy, and other remarkable seasonal adaptations. […]
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Celebrate the arrival of autumn with an evening hike through the preserve. We’ll explore how shorter days and cooler temperatures influence the behavior of local wildlife, learn about nocturnal animals that become active after sunset, and experience the forest through our senses as night falls. This leisurely guided hike is perfect for anyone curious about
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Experience Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in a whole new way with a guided late afternoon soundwalk led by sound artist and acoustic ecologist Eric Leonardson. Instead of focusing on what you see, this unique experience invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the rich tapestry of sounds that bring the preserve to life. As
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Celebrate the changing seasons with a guided hike to discover the incredible journey of fall bird migration! As summer gives way to autumn, thousands of birds travel through our area on their way to their winter homes, making this a wonderful time to explore local trails and see what feathered visitors we can find. This
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Learn all about the fascinating flora of Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve through our series of hikes to accompany our new “The Art of Ambler Flatwoods” coloring book! This hike will take you through the wetland habitat, where you’ll learn to identify key plants and discover how they thrive in this extraordinary environment. You’ll be led
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Lydick Bog Nature Preserve is one of our most biodiverse properties. Come see the preserve teeming with all kinds of plant and wildlife with Volunteer Naturalist Jan Hunter! The end of May brings late-spring wildflowers, migrating birds, the return of the tamarack needles, and the buzzing of dragon- and damselflies. What to Bring:
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Porter County’s J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, as far as nature preserves and hiking trails go. Tucked between residential streets in a quiet Chesterton neighborhood, the trails and entrance to the preserve are easily overlooked. On April 27th, we’ll pull back the curtain of mystique and offer neighbors
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Join Shirley Heinze and The Nature Conservancy on a guided monarch butterfly hike lead by Mari Patis. Each fall as temperatures begin to drop in North America, fill the skies. Monarchs travel their way south to the oyamel fir forests of Michoacán, Mexico at 100 miles per day. We welcome all ages to accompany us
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