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Below you’ll find a list of media coverage of Sycamore, including new preserves and trails, environmental education, events, wildlife, partnerships, and more. If you are a member of the media looking for information, an interview, or photos, please contact Kate Hammel, Communications and Membership Director, at kate@sycamorelandtrust.org or 812-336-5382 ext. 101.

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2023

Getting a head start on Arbor Day with Sycamore Land Trust — WEHT Eyewitness News, Evansville (April 27, 2023)

John James Audubon Prints Head to Auction Block — WEHT Eyewitness News, Evansville (April 7, 2023)

Top 5 Spring Hikes in Bloomington — Visit Bloomington (March 1, 2023)

Sycamore Land Trust restores Monroe County wetland — Indiana Public Media WTIU/WFIU (February 8, 2023)

Sycamore Land Trust restores Monroe County wetland — Indiana Public Media (February 8, 2023)

Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 10: Beavers as land stewards — WFHB Bloomington (January 4, 2023)

2022

Eco Report – December 30, 2022 “The Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has approved the dedication of Sycamore Land Trust’s Clemens Place on Clifty Creek in Greene County as a Dedicated Nature Preserve.” — WFHB Bloomington (December 30, 2022)

Lil BUB’s Lil Show, Episode 8: Bobcats + Animal welfare and land stewardship — WFHB Bloomington (December 14, 2022)

Incredible Wildlife Camera Captures Southern Indiana’s Diverse Wildlife Throughout the Year — WKDQ 99.5 Evansville, Indiana (December 11, 2022)

New nature preserve added in Greene County — WFYI Indianapolis (November 17, 2022)

NRC approves new nature preserve in Greene County — Greene County Daily World (November 17, 2022)

NRC approves new nature preserve in Greene County — Tribune-Star (November 16, 2022)

What does MCCSC plan to build at Unionville elementary? — The Herald-Times (September 14, 2022)

It’s All Happening in Bloomington, IN – Parks, Forests & Lakes in Abundance — Bloom Magazine (August/September 2022 Issue)

Hiker’s Path: Summer Offerings at Bean Blossom Bottom’s Nature Preserve — Reporter-Times (August 16, 2022)

“BioBlitz finds new inhabitants at Beanblossom preserve” — Indiana Public Media WTIU/WFIU (July 22, 2022)

What species are in Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve? Bioblitz reveals what’s out there — The Herald-Times (June 29, 2022)

Six places you can go hiking near Bloomington, Indiana, right now — The Herald-Times (June 22, 2022)

Scientists discover new and endangered species in wetlands preserve — Indiana Daily Student (June 16, 2022)

Researchers gather in southern Indiana to survey wetland biodiversity — Indiana Public Media WTIU/WFIU (June 6, 2022)

Mother Earth — The Republic, Columbus, Indiana (May 7, 2022)

Sycamore Land Trust holding tree giveaway for Arbor Day — WEHT Eyewitness News, Evansville (April 28, 2022)

Marbachs donate acres to expand ‘Touch the Earth’ — The Republic, Columbus, Indiana (Front page March 21, 2022)

Pretty? Smelly? Those white-flowered Callery pear trees are crowding out native species — The Herald-Times (March 15, 2022)

This military program aims to protect land. Millions of Indiana acres are involved. (Sycamore Land Trust is a local partner) — Indianapolis Star (February 17, 2022)

2021

New Sycamore Land Trust calendar features children’s art — The Herald-Times (December 4, 2021, read a PDF)

Changes to Indiana’s wetland law could lead to more CO2 into the air — Indiana Public Media WTIU/WFIU (November 25, 2021)

Watching wildlife: Trail cams spot animals on Sycamore Land Trust preserves — The Herald-Times (Front page November 14, 2021, read a PDF)

Conservation Crossroads, Episode 3: Sycamore Land Trust

Keeping Invasive Plants at Bay to Prevent ‘Ecological Collapse’ — The Limestone Post (August 17, 2021)

Canyon Forest Nature Preserve: Explore the Surprises in these Fern-tastic Woods — Outdoor Indiana (July-August 2021, read a PDF)

Six great Hoosier hikes, from easy to fiendish — IndyStar (July 16, 2021)

Six great hikes you should try — Indianapolis Star (July 16, 2021)

Beanblossom Bottoms with Chris Fox and Rob McCrea — Midwestoration Podcast (June 7, 2021)

Cedars Preserve closed to public due to overuse — The Herald-Times (June 7, 2021, read a PDF)

Nurturing Nature at IU Health Bloomington — WBIW.com (May 4, 2021)

A Time for Trees, Sycamore’s 2021 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway — The Herald-Times (May 2, 2021, read a PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust celebrates Arbor Day with virtual hike, tree giveaway — The Herald-Times (April 29, 2021)

Indiana Lawmakers Dial Back Controversial Wetlands Bill — Indiana Public Media WFIU/WTIU (April 7, 2021)

Indiana still has forests — The Washington Times Herald (March 8, 2021)

Ribbon-cutting event for Touch the Earth Natural Area — The Republic, Columbus, Indiana (February 6, 2021, read a PDF)

Grants help fund improvements at two nature preserves — The Herald-Times (January 27, 2021, read a PDF)

Nature Walks In and Around Indiana — Alan McPherson (Purchase on Amazon)

2020

Students learn about nutrition and nature during outdoor class — The Herald-Times (December 6, 2020, read a PDF)

Outdoor education lesson led by Sycamore Land Trust focuses on the senses — The Herald-Times (September 9, 2020) (or read a PDF)

Naturally speaking: More on bicentennial nature trusts — Washington Times Herald (September 8, 2020)

Loving the outdoors, too much — The Herald-Times (July 26, 2020, read a PDF)

Indiana hikes you should try — Indy Star (July 16, 2020)

Photo gallery: Six great Hoosier hikes, from easy to fiendish — Indy Star (July 16, 2020)

Giving words to the land: Sycamore Land Trust’s Abby Henkel — NUVO (June 26, 2020)

Interpreting the Land: Helping more people benefit from conservation — Saving Land magazine, page 18 in the PDF or on their blog (Summer 2020)

The start of summer — The Herald-Times (June 20, 2020)

Champions of Pride — The Advocate magazine and online (June 2020)

A hike at Porter West Preserve — Spencer Evening World (June 2, 2020)

Greene County land now a state-dedicated nature preserve — The Herald-Times (May 27, 2020, read a PDF)

New nature preserve features ravines, waterfalls — Dubois County Herald (May 26, 2020)

New Indiana nature preserve features ravines, waterfalls — WFYI (May 25, 2020)

New Indiana nature preserve features ravines, waterfalls — Chicago Daily Herald (May 25, 2020)

New Indiana nature preserve features ravines, waterfalls — Indiana Public Media (May 24, 2020)

New nature preserve receives state approval — Terre Haute Tribune-Star (May 23, 2020)

Indiana Natural Resources Commission approves creation of Dilcher-Turner Canyon Forest Nature Preserve — WBIW (May 22, 2020)

Keep wildlife wild — Greensburg Daily News (May 21, 2020)

Natural Resources Commission creates new nature preserve in Greene County — Bedford Times-Mail (May 21, 2020)

Uplift — NUVO (May 20, 2020)

Sycamore Land Trust closing Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve for now — WBIW (May 18, 2020)

Sycamore Land Trust temporarily closes nature preserve due to overuse — The Herald-Times (May 15, 2020)

A walk beneath the cedars: The Cedars Preserve — Spencer Evening World (May 13, 2020)

Earth Day at an E.A.R.T.H. school — The Herald-Times (April 25, 2020)

10 parks and trails around Bloomington to visit during quarantine — Indiana Daily Student (April 22, 2020)

Ways to enjoy nature from home — The Herald-Times (March 29, 2020)

Local author shares writing process with students — The Herald-Times (February 3, 2020, read a PDF)

Naturally speaking: Indiana’s forests provide quality experiences — Washington Times Herald (January 20, 2020)

Farming past, wild future — The Herald-Times (January 12, 2020)

Winter hiking — The Herald-Times (January 5, 2020)

 

2019

Sycamore Land Trust endangered species highlight: timber rattlesnake — The Herald-Times (December 29, 2019)

Volunteer paid leave allows IU Libraries staff to help nature preserve — IU Bloomington News (December 10, 2019)

Sycamore Land Trust’s protected areas surpass 10,000 acres — The Herald-Times (December 1, 2019, read a PDF)

Reasons for thanksgiving surround us all — The Herald-Times (November 16, 2019)

Unusual firefly species found at Indiana nature preserve — Chicago Daily Herald (November 9, 2019)

News flash — unusual firefly species discovered in Monroe County nature preserve — The Herald-Times (November 4, 2019) (PDF)

Nature, other interests keep Bloomington 93-year-old busy — The Herald-Times (November 3, 2019, read a PDF)

Outdoor briefs — The Herald-Times (November 3, 2019, read a PDF)

Endowing gardens-to-be — The Herald-Times (October 12, 2019, read a PDF)

Children’s book combines poetry and environmental lessons — WISH-TV (October 11, 2019)

Double your pleasure — The Herald-Times (September 30, 2019)

Early fall at the Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve — Spencer Evening World (September 20, 2019)

Find your ‘why’ at Nature Daze — Brown County Democrat (August 20, 2019)

Sycamore Land Trust helps Stone Belt campers soar — The Herald-Times (August 11, 2019)

Parts of Beanblossom Bottoms remain closed as cleanup continues — WTIU News (July 12, 2019)

County Soil & Water holds discussion with Sen. Bray, conservation groups — Martinsville Reporter-Times (June 28, 2019)

Planning some outdoor fun? Make sure your nature spot is open — The Herald-Times (June 19, 2019, read a PDF)

A hike at Porter West Preserve — Spencer Evening World (June 5, 2019)

Beanblossom Bottoms opening with new marsh boardwalk — Indy Star (May 20, 2019)

New boardwalk for Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve — Indiana Daily Student (May 20, 2019)

News from around our 50 states — USA Today (May 20, 2019)

Beanblossom Bottoms to reopen to the public — Indy Star (May 14, 2019)

Popular Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve to reopen next weekend — The Herald-Times (May 12, 2019, read a PDF)

Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve to reopen May 18 — WTIU Public Media (May 10, 2019)

Deer photo at Touch the Earth Natural Area — The Republic, Columbus, Indiana (April 29, 2019)

Sycamore educator combines nature and storybooks — The Herald-Times (April 25, 2019, read a PDF)

Earth Day events — The Herald-Times (April 18, 2019)

Learning is sweet at Unionville’s maple Syrup Day — The Herald-Times (March 11, 2019, read a PDF)

Marketplace: Sycamore Land Trust gains national recognition — The Columbus Republic (March 10, 2019)

The dance of winter — Spencer Evening World (March 6, 2019)

More land acquired in 2018 — Washington Times Herald (March 5, 2019)

At Home in Bloomington, episode 25: Sycamore Land Trust — At Home in Bloomington podcast (March 4, 2019)

Sycamore Land Trust earns national recognition — The Herald-Times (March 2, 2019)

More than just science — Bedford Times-Mail (March 1, 2019)

Sycamore Land Trust announces new executive director — The Herald-Times (January 29, 2019)

 

2018

Sycamore Land Trust conserves 500-plus more acres in 2018 — Vincennes Sun-Commercial (December 5, 2018)

Land trust conserves 500-plus more acres in 2018 — The Herald-Times (December 3, 2018) (or read it on our website)

Duke Energy Foundation issues grants — Inside Indiana Business (November 16, 2018)

Duke Energy Foundation awards 10 Indiana nonprofits more than $154,000 in environmental project grants — GuruFocus (November 15, 2018)

REEL ROCK Film Tour brings climbing to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Indiana Daily Student (October 31, 2018)

Conservation gets creative building Monroe County trail — Indiana Daily Student (October 21, 2018)

Sycamore Land Trust Close To Completing Beanblossom Bottoms Boardwalk Renovation — WTIU (October 19, 2018)

What can you do about climate change? Experts weigh in — WFYI (October 15, 2018)

Community Conservation: Partnering with schools — Land Trust Alliance (October 2018)

Project Showcase: A River’s Forward Progress in Indiana — American Forests blog (October 2018)

Mussels, wetlands, bats: I-69 bridge report to determine natural resources impact – Evansville Courier-Press (September 21, 2018)

Community leaders remember Steve Howard, former Chamber CEO – The Herald-Times (August 21, 2018, read a PDF)

Freitag leaving position at Sycamore Land Trust – The Herald-Times (July 20, 2018, read a PDF)

Christian Freitag: on how to be an environmental Jedi – Outdoor Indiana (June 2018)

In Trees we Trust — Let’s Plant Syca-More! – Lucky’s Market Blog (June 19, 2018)

Land trusts look to preserve nature for future generations – Kokomo Tribune (June 18, 2018)

Conservation group adds 84 acres to Indiana nature preserve – WRAL (June 10, 2018)

Conservation group adds 84 acres to Beanblossom Bottoms – WTHR (June 9, 2018)

Land trust adds more property to preserve – The Herald-Times (June 8, 2018, read a PDF)

Hiking program kicks off Sunday at at Flatwoods Park – The Herald-Times (May 11, 2018)

Parkside students partner with Rotary on service project — The Republic, Columbus, Indiana (May 6, 2018)

Hardin Ridge Recreation Area grows by 14 acres – WTHR (April 28, 2018)

Popular southern Indiana recreation area grows by 14 acres – The Herald-Times (April 28, 2018) (reprinted in the San Francisco Chronicle)

Land trust helps Hardin Ridge grow – The Herald-Times (April 26, 2018)

Nature plays big role in Unionville’s curriculum – The Herald-Times (April 22, 2018)

April lakeside idyll – The Herald-Times (April 20, 2018)

Trees planted ahead of Earth Day – Kokomo Perspective (April 20, 2018)

Patoka Fish and Wildlife Area offers something for everyone — Evansville Courier-Press (April 17, 2018)

Milkweed seed giveaway among Earth-Day themed event – The Herald-Times (April 13, 2018)

The Fight to Save our Forests and Wildlife – Bloom Magazine (April-May 2018)

Closure of trail delayed due to weather – The Herald-Times (March 30, 2018)

Planting for wildlife – The Herald-Times (March 24, 2018)

Beanblossom Bottoms trail to close for improvements – Indiana Public Media (March 19, 2018)

Beanblossom Bottoms to close for boardwalk renovations – WBIW (March 19, 2018)

Beanblossom Bottoms to close for boardwalk renovations – The Herald-Times (March 16, 2018)

Food co-op makes donation to land trust – The Herald-Times (March 16, 2018)

Porter West: Sycamore Land Trust’s “Diamond in the Rough” – Limestone Post (March 8, 2018)

Book reading focuses on nature – Corydon Democrat (February 14, 2018)

ALCOA Donates 80-Acres to Sycamore Land Trust – 14 News (January 25, 2018)

ALCOA Donates 80-Acres to Sycamore Land Trust – 44 News (January 25, 2018)

New trails open at Sycamore Land Trust preserve in Brown County – The Columbus Republic (January 3, 2018)

New trails open at 500-plus acre preserve – Brown County Democrat (January 2, 2018)

 

2017

Southern Indiana land trust gift includes old-growth trees – Chicago Tribune (December 15, 2017)

Southern Indiana land trust gift includes old-growth trees – Seattle Times (December 15, 2017)

Southern Indiana land trust gift includes old-growth trees – WRAL.com (Raleigh, NC) (December 15, 2017)

Sycamore Land Trust donation includes old-growth trees – The Herald-Times (December 14, 2017, read a PDF)

Nature trail to enhance school, benefit community – Corydon Democrat (November 29, 2017)

Sycamore Land Trust tours Greene County – Greene County Daily World (November 28, 2017)

Grants to Preserve Local History across State – WBIW (November 27, 2017)

INPAWS Native Plant Seed Swap – The Herald-Times (November 25, 2017)

Earth Eats: Kids Sample Wild Edibles – Indiana Public Media (October 27, 2017)

Goose Pond receives an assist from Sycamore Land Trust – The Herald-Times (October 17, 2017)

Southwest Indiana birdwatching site grows to more than 9,000 acres – WTIU Indiana Newsdesk (October 13, 2017) (begins at 25:18)

SW Indiana birding site grows to more than 9,000 acres – The Seattle Times (October 10, 2017)

Land Trust helps to expand Goose Pond holdings – The Herald-Times (October 9, 2017, read a PDF)

Templeton students get down and dirty to learn about native plants – The Herald-Times (September 25, 2017) (read a PDF)

Wetland Scientists Say Beanblossom Bottoms Among Best – Indiana Public Broadcasting (September 18, 2017)

Staff expansion reflects Sycamore Land Trust’s growth – The Herald-Times (September 3, 2017, read a PDF)

Support land trust – The Herald-Times (August 13, 2017)

Community Impact grants now open – The Herald-Times (August 13, 2017)

DNR awards grant for archaeological research in Monroe County – Indiana Public Media (August 2, 2017)

Residents sound off on three remaining I-69 bridge routes – Evansville Courier & Press (August 1, 2017)

Students work with Sycamore Land Trust to build garden – Brown County Democrat (July 11, 2017)

State features some impressive nature preserves – Washington Times-Herald (June 26, 2017)

Conservation group adds land to Bloomington-area preserve – US News & World Report (June 25, 2017) (and on WFIU)

Sycamore Land Trust continues preservation of land for future – The Herald-Times (June 22, 2017, read a PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust adds 2 parcels in Beanblossom conservation area – The Herald-Times (June 21, 2017) (read a PDF)

Restoring The Restoration: Refuge Gives Wildlife Habitat New Life – Indiana Public Broadcasting (June 19, 2017) (also aired July 11 on WFIU)

Pocket wildernesses: Discover our little-known world of nature preserves – 812 Magazine (June 2017)

Lucky’s Market ‘Bags for Change’ to benefit nonprofits – The Herald-Times (May 20, 2017)

Glenwood students plant a ‘pocket of prairie’ – The Evansville Courier and Press (May 10, 2017, read a PDF)

Bobcat sighting at nature preserve like a thank-you to conservationists – The Herald-Times (April 2, 2017)

Area wildflower events are springing up – The Herald-Times (April 2, 2017)

Indiana Bicentennial Special – Profiles from Indiana Public Media (March 26, 2017)

How To Make Pine Needle Tea – Earth Eats blog (March 17, 2017)

Pine Needle Tea at Templeton Elementary – Earth Eats podcast from Indiana Public Media (March 17, 2017), story plays in final 5 minutes

Creating more conservation-minded Hoosiers – The Herald-Times (March 2, 2017)

Local Business Briefs – The Herald-Times (February 26, 2017)

Bloomingfoods’ shoppers support the market – The Herald-Times (February 15, 2017)

New favorite subject – nature! – Land Trust Alliance blog (February 7, 2017)

Letter: Private/public partnership must continue for nature – The Republic, Columbus, Indiana (February 2, 2017)

Winter hikes are time to explore outdoors, commune with nature – The Herald-Times (January 13, 2017)

Conservation Cooperation – Brown County Democrat (January 11, 2017)

Winter sowing bee at Fish Creek Preserve – The Herald-Times (January 7, 2017)

Benefits of the trust: Bicentennial Nature Trust’s $30 million helps agencies acquire thousands of acres across Indiana – The Herald-Times (January 1, 2017)

 

2016

Winter Walk: Hiking, enjoying outdoors in colder season has benefits – The Herald-Times (December 18, 2016)

With Invasives, Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure – Earth Eats, Indiana Public Media (December 17, 2016)

It was a Bicentennial gift to Hoosiers: Metzler Woods – Crawfordsville Journal-Review (December 14, 2016)

New favorite subject — Nature! – Saving Land, the magazine of the Land Trust Alliance (December 2016)

Sycamore Land Trust opens new 48-acre preserve on Lake Monroe – Vincennes Sun-Commercial (December 11, 2016)

Sycamore Land Trust opens new preserve on Lake Monroe – The Reporter-Times (12/5/2016)

New preserve opens on Lake Monroe – WBIW.com (12/5/2016)

New nature preserve opens on shores of Lake Monroe – WFHB (12/5/2016)

Sycamore Land Trust opens new 48-acre preserve on Lake Monroe – Vincennes Sun-Commercial (12/6/2016)

Our Opinion: Peninsula preserve land trust’s gift to future generations of Hoosiers – The Herald-Times (12/6/16)

Sycamore Land Trust opens new preserve on Lake Monroe – The Herald-Times (12/5/2016)

Holiday season kicks off with run of retail, philanthropy days – The Herald-Times (11/25/2016)

How the Blue Jay plants an oak forest ecosystem – The Herald-Times (11/19/2016)

Club news for the week of Nov 9 – Brown County Democrat (11/9/2016)

Downey Hill, a Brown County Gem in Peak Season by Air (video) – Limestone Post (11/7/2016)

Off the Beaten Path: 4 New Brown County Hikes – Indianapolis Monthly (October 2016)

Environmental education program will come to school districts around Indiana this fall – Indiana Daily Student (9/14/2016)

100 Reasons to Love Bloomington – Bloom Magazine (August/September 2016)

Registration open for September 5K run – Herald-Times (8/27/2016)

EcoFeature: Abby Perfetti discusses the Sycamore Land Trust’s work preserving land in south central Indiana – WFHB (8/12/2016)

You’ve got to see these: Hidden gems in Bartholomew County – The Republic, Columbus, Indiana (7/14/2016)

Our Opinion: Sycamore Land Trust working for Hoosiers – Herald-Times (7/14/2016)

Three families sell land that adds 60 acres to nature preserve – Herald-Times (7/13/2016)

Project supports conservation and environmental education – Herald-Times (7/13/2016)

Local business brief: Perfetti named communications director – Herald-Times (7/8/2016)

Sycamore Land Trust Hires Communications Director – Inside Indiana Business (7/1/2016)

Fourth annual Bug Fest is place for all ages to learn more, have fun – Herald-Times (6/23/2016)

Partnering for cold brew and conservation – Herald-Times (6/22/2016, PDF)

Birth of a trail – Herald-Times (5/1/2016)

Still young Patoka River wildlife refuge comes into its own – Herald-Times (3/15/2016, PDF)

Students get a sweet taste of nature – Herald-Times (3/7/2016, PDF)

Patoka River wildlife refuge comes into its own or PDF – Evansville Courier & Press (3/5/2016)

DNR land programs rev up for bicentennial – Outdoor Indiana Magazine (March/April 2016, PDF)

200 years, 200 miles: hiking challenge celebrates bicentennial – Herald-Times (2/21/2016, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust hosts nature walk in silence – Indiana Daily Student (2/7/2016)

An education partnership: Helmsburg, Sycamore Land Trust – Brown County Democrat (1/6/2016, PDF)

 

2015

Man trekking through state to raise awareness of land conservation – Brown County Democrat (12/9/2015)

Follow as adventurer Michael Waterford hikes all Indiana’s land trust territories – Bloom Magazine (12/1/2015)

Young adults gather to appreciate nature with Sycamore Branches group – Indiana Daily Student (11/20/2015)

Outdoor experiences central to Sycamore, IU partnership – Indiana Daily Student (10/21/2015

Sycamore Land Trust purchases 339 acres in Monroe County – Indiana Daily Student (10/11/2015)

Group buys 339 acres near Bloomington for nature preserve – WFYI (10/7/2015)

Sycamore Land Trust purchase an important investment for Hoosiers – Herald-Times Opinion (10/7/2015, PDF)

Land trust adds 339 acres along Beanblossom Creek – Herald-Times (10/7/2015, PDF)

Cycling for Sycamore: Team hitting the road on fundraising ride to help land trust – Herald-Times (9/12/2015, PDF)

Upland Brewing Company music festival promotes local vibes – Indiana Daily Student (9/7/2015)

Land projects added in conjunction with bicentennial – Washington Times Herald (7/14/2015)

Southern Indiana offers many trail options – Herald-Times (6/29/2015, PDF)

EcoReport: Beanblossom Creek Bicentennial Conservation Area – WFHB (6/25/2015), start at min 13:44

County gets new, public nature preserve – Brown County Democrat (6/25/2015)

Land trust acquires 46 Brown Co. acres – Herald-Times (6/24/2015, PDF)

Stafford family donates to Sycamore Land Trust – WFHB (6/24/2015)

The second chapter for Cedar Crest, a home in harmony with nature – Herald-Times (6/20/2015, PDF)

Newsbreak – WTIU (6/3/2015), start at min 0:59

New nature preserves protected near Bloomington – Indiana Daily Student (6/3/2015)

Land trust adds 31 acres north of Bloomington – WFIU (6/3/2015)

Preserving lands a laudable goal – Herald-Times (5/31/2015, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust guiding effort to assemble land for Beanblossom Creek conservation area – Herald-Times (5/30/2015, PDF)

Sycamore awards conservation volunteers – Herald-Times (5/23/2015, PDF)

Daffodil lovers nurture Libby Frey’s living legacy – Herald-Times (5/2/2015, PDF)

Ansel Adams film screening and discussion to honor 25th anniversary of Sycamore Land Trust – Art at IU (2/27/2015)

Wildlife photographer joins Sycamore Land Trust, will document preserves – Herald-Times (2/1/2015, PDF)

Area photographer joins preservation board – Evansville Courier & Press (1/31/2015)

Cardinal Spirits two weeks away from tasting room debut – Herald-Times (1/30/2015, PDF)

Saving for the future – Herald-Times (1/25/2015, PDF)

IU Museum marks 25th birthday of land trust with Ansel Adams show – Herald-Times (1/19/2015, PDF)

Unveiling a new semester at the IU Art Museum – Indiana Daily Student (1/13/15)

Climate Controlled: Team Sycamore back from success at Climate Ride Midwest – INstride Magazine (January 2015, PDF)

 

2014

Indian Hill Trail ready for hikers – Princeton Daily Clarion (10/19/2014)

Phantom of the Patoka (Online or PDF) – 812 Magazine (Summer/Fall 2014)

Climate Riders: B-Town team hits the road to raise funds and awareness – INstride Magazine (September 2014, PDF)

Gift expands Maurer-linked conservation program to McKinney students – Indiana Lawyer (8/27/2014)

Trail ceremony to honor nine years of work by Edgewood students – Herald-Times (5/30/2014, PDF)

Childs students clearing path to Eco School status – Herald-Times (4/21/2014, PDF)

Monies secured for Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge expansion – Indiana Economic Digest (4/9/2014)

Singer Carrie Newcomer releases album, book (concert for Sycamore Land Trust) – Herald-Times (4/4/2014, PDF)

As Long as Grass Grows: A guide to preserving your property – AcreageLife (April 2014, PDF)

Environmental license plates help protect, preserve Indiana land – Herald-Times (3/16/2014, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust adds land, gets state designation – Herald-Times (2/16/2014, PDF)

Former papermaker takes on new role – Herald-Times (2/7/2014, PDF)

Community News: Sycamore Land Trust recognized for project – Herald-Times (2/3/2014, PDF)

Families enjoy recent winter wonderland hike – Herald-Times (2/2/2014, PDF)

 

2013

“Sycamore Land Trust was the Saving Grace” – Tri-State Outdoor News (December 2013, PDF)

Columbia Mine Preserve Opens – Princeton Daily Clarion (11/17/2013, PDF)

Columbia Mine Preserve – WTVW 7 (11/16/2013)

Columbia Mine Preserve Now Set for Saturday Opening with Hikes, More – 14 News (11/14/2013)

Columbia Mine Preserve Grand Opening Saturday – Princeton Daily Clarion (11/13/2013, PDF)

There’s Great Hiking in the Fall – Herald-Times (11/10/2013, PDF)

Youth Events Through Sycamore Land Trust Help Kids Get Outdoors – Herald-Times (11/3/2013, PDF)

Outside Classes Help Etch Nature in Children’s Minds – Herald-Times (10/6/2013, PDF)

Students Help Restore Chestnut Trees – Bedford Times-Mail (8/11/2013, PDF)

Explore Indiana: Sycamore Land Trust – Indiana Living Green (May 2013)

Students Help Restore a Once-Proud Indiana Tree – Herald-Times (4/28/2013, PDF)

Frogs, Rails, and Eagles Oh My! – Adventure Indiana (Spring 2013, p. 10-11)

In Quest for Eagle Badge, Scout Hopes to Lure Big Birds to Namesake Slough – Evansville Courier and Press (4/23/2013, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Acquires 600 More Acres in Brown County – WTIU (3/14/2013)

Hatfield Fitness Trail Project Taking Shape – Bedford Times-Mail (3/2/2013, PDF)

Preserving, Protecting (The Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill) – Herald-Times (3/1/2013, PDF)

Partnership Adds Land to Indiana Refuge (Spring 2013, PDF)

 

2012

Survey Reveals Indiana Bat Summer Roost at Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve (10/21/2012, PDF)

Crucial Purchase Adds More than 1,000 Acres to Patoka Wildlife Refuge (10/1/2012, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Acquisitions Good for Hoosiers (9/30/2012, PDF)

Large Tracts Near State Park, River Acquired by Sycamore Land Trust (9/28/2012, PDF)

Land Acquisition Adds Over 1,000 Acres to Patoka National Wildlife Refuge (9/28/2012, PDF)

Conservation is Worthwhile Reason for Sycamore Land Trust (8/26/2012, PDF)

EcoLogic Planning Native Plant Nursery on West Side (8/17/2012, PDF)

Laura Hare Nature Preserve Approved by State Panel (7/20/2012, PDF)

Natural Area Near Ellis Park Transferred to Land Trust (7/7/2012, PDF)

Staff Promotions at Sycamore Land Trust (6/15/2012, PDF)

Nature is the Perfect Outdoor School Lab (6/3/2012, PDF)

 

2011

Sycamore Land Trust Protects Another 2300 Acres in 2011 (12/30/2011, PDF)

Outdoor Classrooms Benefit Student Learning (11/20/2011, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Hopes to Enlarge Trevlac Bluffs Preserve (11/4/2011, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Increases Holdings (10/7/2011, PDF)

Outdoor Investment Pays Big Dividends (9/4/2011, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Dedicating Beanblossom Bottoms Trail (7/15/2011, PDF)

Owning Land Carries Heavy Responsibilities (6/24/2011, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Hires Two New Directors to Gear Up for its Strategic Plan (6/16/2011, PDF)

Nonprofits Getting Information Technology Help from IU Clinic (4/11/2011, PDF)

Land Trust to Protect 170 Acres Near Freedom (2/24/2011, PDF)

 

2010

Land Trust Helps School Win Award (12/28/2010, PDF)

Being Outside is Good for Your Child’s Health (12/3/2010, PDF)

Ostrom to Address Local Climate Change Forum (12/1/2010, PDF)

Helen Caldwell Refused Passive Approach to Life (11/24/2010, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Buys 43 Acres in Lawrence County (7/26/2010, PDF)

Conservation Education Develops Young Minds (7/2/2010, PDF)

Duke Energy Grant Funds Land Trust Preserve (4/9/2010, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust Works with High School and College Students to Create Special Trail Near Lake Lemon (4/4/2010, PDF)

Land Trust Launches Hiking Club for Kids (3/13/2010, PDF)

Protecting Wild Areas in Indiana Takes All of Us (2/26/2010, PDF)

Sycamore Land Trust – 20 Years and Growing (2/19/2010, PDF)