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EXPLORE OUR PRESERVES

Sycamore invites you to visit 13 of our nature preserves, where we maintain trails for free public use so that everyone can connect to nature. Sycamore owns and cares for over 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.

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HOW WE PROTECT LAND

Sycamore Land Trust protects land by owning nature preserves and by holding permanent conservation easements on privately owned land. Sycamore now protects over 115 properties totaling 10,126 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Our outdoors events are free for Sycamore members, and a $5 donation per person or $10 per family is suggested for non-members. Volunteer workdays are always free. Become a member and help us connect people to nature through meaningful experiences and events.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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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