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Upcoming Events:

Sep 11 Little Hikers: Butterflies and Blossoms
Sep 12 Native Plants for Birds and Pollinators
Sep 13 Hike the Trust: Columbia Mine Preserve

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Media Coverage

Read the latest media coverage of Sycamore’s work, 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, contact Kate Hammel, Communications Director, at kate@sycamorelandtrust.org or 812-336-5382 ext. 101. For monthly updates on everything related to Sycamore and conservation […]

Responsible Recreation

Parks, trails, and natural areas across the country have had many more visitors recently, including Sycamore’s public nature preserves. It’s great to get outside! Just remember that safety, courtesy, and protecting nature always come first. Do your part and follow these rules if you venture out for a hike: If a parking area is full, […]

The Twig is our print newsletter that comes out three times a year. Members receive The Twig free in the mail, and anyone is welcome to read it online. Learn about conservation news, outdoors events, environmental education stories, and much more.

Construction begins on our Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA August 4, 2026 — Construction has begun on the first phase of Sycamore Land Trust’s Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center in northwest Monroe County. After more than 20 years of providing environmental education across southern Indiana, Sycamore Land Trust is creating its first permanent, fully ADA-accessible home for environmental education, where visitors […]

Why land protection matters to wetlands

by Tom Swinford, Land Preservation Director Wetlands cannot protect themselves. No matter how rich in birds, orchids, salamanders, dragonflies, or quiet beauty a marsh may be, its future depends on the surrounding land and whether people choose to protect it permanently. For much of Indiana’s history, wetlands were treated as places to drain, fill, straighten, […]

Over 160 bird species recorded in the restored habitat at Sam Shine Foundation Preserve

by Wyatt Downey, Land Stewardship Assistant Fog continues to blanket the wetlands, the sky still twinkles with stars, and my only company for now are the two great horned owls calling back and forth across the ridge. Over the horizon, the first rays of light are starting to poke through, and soon, the chorus of […]

Join us on June 25 to learn about our new Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center

Construction has begun on the first phase of our new Carl Ziegler Wetlands and Education Center near Dolan, and we’re hosting a Neighbor Meeting to share project updates and answer questions. Join us on Thursday, June 25, at Butler Winery & Vineyards to learn more about the construction timeline, future plans for public access, expanded […]

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