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Red-tail Land Conservancy protects and connects habitats where wildlife and people thrive together.

By preserving and restoring forests, prairies, and wetlands, we plan for a future where natural beauty of east central Indiana will exist for generations.

10/28/2026

This Sunday, we invite you to come visit us for Autumn Open Woods on the beautiful trails of Phyllis and Frank Yuhas Woods.

Between 1-4pm on Sunday, November 1st, you can explore the forest at your own pace during peak fall color.

This pristine forest is a living museum of towering beech, shagbark, and oak trees. As you explore the fireworks of hues in the tree canopy, the rhythm of nature will sound like leaves crunching beneath your feet.

No registration is required, but for more information on this annual event you can check out: https://fortheland.org/event/autumn-open-woods-2026/

10/26/2026

I Spy! Check out these cool shots that our Stewardship Coordinator Emily Grant caught on the fly. Can you ID these birds?

Often times when you're out in the field and you see something spectacular from far away - binoculars are your best friend - but they can also double as a photo assist!

Do you have any favorite Binocular Birding photos?

10/26/2026

If you want to understand the importance of wetlands, check out this video from our partners at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

The video, taken after August's flood, shows relatively clear water flowing out of Mechanicsburg Drain from our own Fall Creek Woods Nature Preserve into the very cloudy water of Fall Creek. Mechanicsburg Drain is surrounded by a recently restored wetland that prevents erosion and keeps the stream clean.

10/24/2026

Today is the beginning of !

Bats play a core role in the ecosystem by balancing bug populations, spreading seeds, and pollinating native plants. However, their populations are threatened by habitat loss and disease.

Help these amazing mammals by supporting conservation efforts. Pull invasive plants and replace them with natives to keep the bug populations thriving so our bats have food!

Or consider adding to the “Going Batty for Indiana: Designating an Official State Mammal” petition: https://www.change.org/p/going-batty-for-indiana-designating-an-official-state-mammal

Photo Caption: Petunia the Big Brown Bat. She calls the Ball State University Biology Department home, where she resides as an ambassador animal!
PC: M. Raines

10/21/2026

Big Day was a big success this year at McVey! Thank you to the Indiana Land Protection Alliance and to Indiana Audubon for organizing Big Day each year, and to Elena Paul who led our wonderful hike!

This year we observed Swamp Sparrows, Eastern Phoebes, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and more - you can check out our first list on eBird: https://ebird.org/checklist/S401989116?continue

10/19/2026

If you would like to read more about how wetland restoration projects can improve water quality, reduce flood impacts and create wildlife habitat through public-private partnerships, check out this this Star Press article all about Red-tail's very own Fall Creek Woods, authored by Jane Imbody.

Fall Creek Woods in Henry County is emerging as a model for wetland restoration after surviving major flooding with little damage.

10/17/2026

Since our first Indiana Master Naturalist class in early September, we have made it over halfway through the course! With only a couple of weeks remaining, enthusiasm for conservation and preservation continues to grow among our participants.

Here are some of our favorite moments from the last several weeks!
BSU Field Station & Environmental Education Center

10/05/2026

There are still several spots left for our trip to McVey Memorial Forest this weekend!

Have you signed up for October Big Day yet?

On October 10, explore Indiana nature preserves and contribute to a global day of bird counting with our land trust partners and Indiana Audubon! Choose from one of 18 birding hikes led by experienced guides in special habitats that have been protected forever by community land trusts. Each bird walk runs from 9-11am local time.

Registration is $5 per person, and birders of all skill levels are welcome! Explore destinations and RSVP at obd2026.eventbrite.com

Thanks to all of our host sites for partnering with us for this statewide day of birding: ACRES Land Trust, Buffalo Trace Land Trust, Cardinal Land Conservancy, Central Indiana Land Trust, Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy, Indiana Karst Conservancy, Little River Wetlands Project, Mud Creek Conservancy, NICHES Land Trust, Ouabache Land Conservancy, OXBOW, Inc., Red-tail Land Conservancy, Shirley Heinze Land Trust , Sycamore Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy in Indiana, Three Forks Preserve

Address

125 E Charles Street
Muncie, IN
47305

Telephone

(765) 288-2587

Website

http://www.fortheland.org/

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