Discover a nature preserve and escape to the beauty of the great outdoors. Sycamore maintains trails at 16 of our nature preserves for free public use so that people can connect to nature. Sycamore owns 50 nature preserves in total, which we manage through active restoration projects, such as planting trees and removing invasive species, so native ecosystems can thrive.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Our public trails remain open. The Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve is currently closed on weekends and holidays. Due to the pandemic, all natural areas including Sycamore's are experiencing increased visitation. Please practice safe social distancing and be flexible; if a parking lot is full when you arrive, the preserve has reached its capacity and you will need to come back another time.
Donate to protect forests Free Nature Preserve GuidePlease respect Sycamore’s neighbors and do not trespass to visit a preserve.
Sycamore Land Trust protects land by owning nature preserves and by holding permanent conservation easements on privately owned land. Sycamore now protects over 100 properties totaling more than 10,000 acres — all made possible by the generous support of our donors and volunteers.
What it means to protect land - Nature is vivacious. Give the plants, animals, bugs, fungi, and waterways a chance to survive, and they’ll thrive. But when 85% of Indiana’s original forests have been destroyed, when species are put at risk of extinction, and when ponds and creeks fill with contaminants and face erosion, nature needs our help.
Land stewardship involves many conservation techniques: planting native species like milkweeds for monarch butterflies, monitoring threatened and endangered species like the Indiana bat, planting trees to control erosion, cleaning up trash and debris, building trails for proper visitation and use, removing invasive species that crowd out native plants, strategic land acquisitions to build onto large wildlife corridors, and more.
GIVE THE PLANTS, animals, BUGS, fungi, AND WATERWAYS A CHANCE TO SURVIVE, AND THEY’LL THRIVE.
These activities help us achieve cleaner water, safe habitats, diverse ecosystems, and meaningful ways for people to connect with nature. We can do more with your help — volunteer, donate funds, and spread the word.
Our outdoors events are free for Sycamore members and a $5 donation is suggested for non-members ($10 per family). Volunteer workdays are always free. Become a member and help us connect people to nature through meaningful experiences and events.
The work we accomplish would not be possible without our amazing team of volunteers. To learn more, read about the opportunities or contact us at info@sycamorelandtrust.org.
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