Round table with founding board members and election of new board members
For further information, send an email to Brett Swann, brett@nicheslandtrust.org
Ross Camp: 9225 W 75 S West Lafayette IN 47906
LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T192956Z SEQUENCE:2479730 LOCATION:9225 West 75 South\, West Lafayette\, Indiana 47906 GEO:40.40040290;-87.07498990 X-LOCATION-DISPLAYNAME:Ross Camp X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:709 X-COLOR:b10000 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/images/calendar/group-work-day.jpg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T110000 UID:92B69CF4-D850-4E4B-9042-DE56B69607AC SUMMARY:Black Rock Society: Planting Day CREATED:20240524T151712Z DTSTAMP:20240524T151712Z URL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/calendar/black-rock-society-planting-day DESCRIPTION:NICHES Land Trust invites members of the Black Rock Society to join us for an exclusive opportunity to participate in our stewardship of the land at Laura Hare Bend of the Wabash East on May 29.NICHES restoration efforts at Laura Hare Bend of the Wabash East protects riparian ecosystems in the floodplain of the Wabash River in Western Tippecanoe County. For the past couple of years, the NICHES stewardship team has been working to reclaim and restore 30 acres of rare sand barrens habitat. While our conservation efforts are normally self-sustaining, NICHES is planning a rare workday to plant plugs of hard-to-find native plants – and you are invited to work alongside us!\NSign Up >> X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NICHES Land Trust invites members of the Black Rock Society to join us for an exclusive opportunity to participate in our stewardship of the land at Laura Hare Bend of the Wabash East on May 29.
Touring Warren County Preserves: Williams Woods, Fall Creek Gorge, Honey Branch Bluff with pizza and fellowship along Big Pine Creek
On this property tour, we will visit the extensive savanna restoration at Williams Woods and explore the new acres purchased this year. Together, we will envision the future of the preserve while witnessing the restoration already in action. Then we will venture over to the new trail along Fall Creek and see the invasive species management progress at Fall Creek Gorge. In 2023, we hiked the Big Pine Creek trail at this preserve. To cap off the day, we have arranged for some delicious wood-fired pizza for all attendees along the Big Pine Creek right by Honey Branch Bluff and Crow’s Grove.
*A van will be provided to carpool from Fort Quiatenon (3129 S. River Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906) to Warren County (Departing around 10:00 am), but bus space is limited to 12 attendees. Parking is somewhat limited, so carpooling is encouraged. RSVP is required – please be sure include if are joining the NICHES van and dietary needs. Headcount needed to ensure enough pizza, parking, and tour guides!
Event for Black Rock Society members only.
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On this property tour, we will have the day to explore NICHES’s second largest preserve – the Farris North Farm Preserve that was recently donated to us. The preserve features remnant prairie, wet woods, and dry woods. Over the last year, NICHES coordinated the removal of 160 acres of invasive shrubs and miles of interior fencing, treated other invasive species, implemented a prescribed fire, inventoried plants, and planned a detailed restoration. We will tour the work completed and envision the final restoration. A box lunch will be provided.
*A van will be provided to carpool from Clegg Memorial Gardens to the Farris property (Departing around 10:00 am), but bus space is limited to 12 attendees. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. RSVP Required – please let us know if you plan to ride on the NICHES van.
Event for Black Rock Society members only.
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T192008Z SEQUENCE:3543531 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:1408 X-COLOR:b10000 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/images/800x600/Farris_Landscape_-_Copy.JPG X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://nicheslandtrust.org/images/800x600/Farris_Landscape_-_Copy.JPG X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T200000 UID:A061F3C8-4772-4299-AB83-664244B345A6 SUMMARY:Black Rock Society Dinner CREATED:20240626T171953Z DTSTAMP:20240626T171953Z URL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/calendar/brs-dinner DESCRIPTION:Black Rock Society Dinner\NSeptember 21, 5:00 - 8:00 pm\NDelphi Canal Interpretive Center\N\NMembers of the Black Rock Society are invited to join NICHES Land Trust as we celebrate recent accomplishments – and the supporters like you who have helped preserve and protect native habitats. Catering will be provided by Juniper Spoon. \NPlease RSVP no later than September 5 to niches@nicheslandtrust.org or call (765) 423-1605.\NMore Info >> X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Black Rock Society Dinner
September 21, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Delphi Canal Interpretive Center
Members of the Black Rock Society are invited to join NICHES Land Trust as we celebrate recent accomplishments – and the supporters like you who have helped preserve and protect native habitats. Catering will be provided by Juniper Spoon.
Please RSVP no later than September 5 to niches@nicheslandtrust.org or call (765) 423-1605.
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T134247Z SEQUENCE:6466974 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:233 X-COLOR:b10000 X-IMAGE-FULL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/images/properties/black-rock-barrens/image-black-rock-mcadams.jpg X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000 UID:AF0FE755-4D7E-461A-9F23-3462B07BFE7D SUMMARY:Helping the Hellbenders Behind-the-Scenes Tour CREATED:20250205T181838Z DTSTAMP:20250205T181838Z URL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/calendar/helping-the-hellbenders-behind-the-scenes-tour DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is full. To be added to the waitlist, email niches@nicheslandtrust.org or call 765-423-1605.\NJoin us on Saturday, February 15, at 1 pm for a screening of "Hellbender in the Blue" a documentary featuring Indiana's state-endangered hellbender salamander, and learn about conservation efforts underway to protect and restore their populations. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the creation of the documentary directly from its creator, Katelyn Calhoun. Afterwards participants will get a behind-the-scenes tour of Indiana's largest hellbender captive rearing facility by Purdue's Hellbender Husbandry Coordinator Sherri Reinsch. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us on Saturday, February 15, at 1 pm for a screening of "Hellbender in the Blue" a documentary featuring Indiana's state-endangered hellbender salamander, and learn about conservation efforts underway to protect and restore their populations. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the creation of the documentary directly from its creator, Katelyn Calhoun. Afterwards participants will get a behind-the-scenes tour of Indiana's largest hellbender captive rearing facility by Purdue's Hellbender Husbandry Coordinator Sherri Reinsch.
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T181838Z SEQUENCE:0 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:89 X-COLOR:b10000 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000 UID:82994967-06C4-47CC-93BB-C14C237AA69F SUMMARY:Annual Member Meeting CREATED:20250321T170455Z DTSTAMP:20250321T170455Z URL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/calendar/annual-member-meeting DESCRIPTION:Join NICHES from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the John S. Wright Forestry Center, which is located in Martell Forest a 1007 N 725 W in West Lafayette. This year's meeting will feature the presentation the organization’s annual report and election of new and renewing board members. Members who cannot attend the meeting in person are invited to submit the absentee ballot found in the 2025 Spring edition of The Sprout.\NRSVP HERE >>\NThe meeting will be followed by a potluck reception. Everyone is invited to stick around for NICHES’ special Birthday Celebration from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., featuring cake, ice cream, and activities! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join NICHES from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the John S. Wright Forestry Center, which is located in Martell Forest a 1007 N 725 W in West Lafayette. This year's meeting will feature the presentation the organization’s annual report and election of new and renewing board members. Members who cannot attend the meeting in person are invited to submit the absentee ballot found in the 2025 Spring edition of The Sprout.
The meeting will be followed by a potluck reception. Everyone is invited to stick around for NICHES’ special Birthday Celebration from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., featuring cake, ice cream, and activities!
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T190435Z SEQUENCE:352780 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:52 X-COLOR:b10000 X-IMAGE-INTRO:https://nicheslandtrust.org/images/Save_the_Date_-_30th_Bday_Smaller-01.png X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T213000 UID:E8FE83CD-4BAA-47AF-A343-9B89C73E01BE SUMMARY:"Moths of the Limberlost" an Entomological Evening with Tom Turpin (Members Only) CREATED:20250722T200214Z DTSTAMP:20250722T200214Z URL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/calendar/moths-of-the-limberlost-an-entomological-evening-with-tom-turpin DESCRIPTION:Join retired Purdue entomologist Tom Turpin for an indoor, members-only evening presentation exploring the life, work, and legacy of one of Indiana’s most influential naturalists, Gene Stratton-Porter. "Moths of the Limberlost" is a non-fiction nature book by Gene Stratton-Porter, published in 1912, that focuses on the moths found in the Limberlost Swamp in Indiana. It details her observations and studies of various moth species, their life cycles, and her personal experiences studying them. After the presentation attendees will have the opportunity to explore some of the insect life that can be found thriving at Clegg Memorial Garden.\NWhen: Saturday, August 23, (8 - 9:30PM)\NWhere: Clegg Memorial Garden in Lafayette\NCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\N(Photo Credit: Jeanette Jaskula) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join retired Purdue entomologist Tom Turpin for an indoor, members-only evening presentation exploring the life, work, and legacy of one of Indiana’s most influential naturalists, Gene Stratton-Porter. "Moths of the Limberlost" is a non-fiction nature book by Gene Stratton-Porter, published in 1912, that focuses on the moths found in the Limberlost Swamp in Indiana. It details her observations and studies of various moth species, their life cycles, and her personal experiences studying them. After the presentation attendees will have the opportunity to explore some of the insect life that can be found thriving at Clegg Memorial Garden.
When: Saturday, August 23, (8 - 9:30PM)
Where: Clegg Memorial Garden in Lafayette
(Photo Credit: Jeanette Jaskula)
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Carpool Van leaves Clegg at 9:15 am
Executive Director Shannon Stanis leads a special tour of Spring Creek Forest, which was donated to NICHES in 2024. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and learn about our plans for the preserve. This tour is for Black Rock Society members only. Register Here >>
There is an option to carpool in NICHES brand new passenger van. If you would like to share a ride with us, please let us know when you register and arrive at Clegg no later than 9:15 am on the day of the hike.
Join NICHES’ Executive Director Shannon Stanis for a special preview of our newest Tippecanoe County Preserve, The Howell Woods! Black Rock Society Members are invited to join us for a tour of the habitats under our protection at this property that was acquired last year. The 27-acres of oak woodland were purchased with support from the Laura Hare Charitable Trust, Philip & Joan Low, the McAllister Foundation, and the Whistler Foundation. Located just less than a quarter-mile away from Mulvey Pond, The Howell Woods has some of the oldest trees in Tippecanoe County.
Advanced registration is required. Sign Up Here >>
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Afterward, join us for an optional guided hike to see the work your support makes possible. It’s a gentle, thoughtful way to connect with nature, with each other, and with the vision that ties us all together.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T161957Z SEQUENCE:5596035 X-ACCESS:1 X-HITS:74 X-COLOR:b10000 X-SHOW-END-TIME:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000 UID:F7F86DD2-5120-484E-A620-58A57935734D SUMMARY:NICHES Member Mixer CREATED:20260203T145313Z DTSTAMP:20260203T145313Z URL:https://nicheslandtrust.org/calendar/niches-member-mixer DESCRIPTION:Join NICHES Land Trust at our main office (Clegg Memorial Garden) for a relaxed member mixer celebrating community, conservation, and connection. Enjoy good conversation with fellow supporters, meet NICHES staff and board members, and learn how your involvement helps protect local lands and waters. \NMembers new and old are encouraged to attend! Light refreshments provided. \NRSVPs are preferred. Sign Up Here >> X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join NICHES Land Trust at our main office (Clegg Memorial Garden) for a relaxed member mixer celebrating community, conservation, and connection. Enjoy good conversation with fellow supporters, meet NICHES staff and board members, and learn how your involvement helps protect local lands and waters.
Members new and old are encouraged to attend! Light refreshments provided.
RSVPs are preferred. Sign Up Here >>
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