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Get your tickets for the 2025 Jack-O'-Lantern Hike

The Acorn E-news: October 2025

Check out the October 2025 edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and updates from NICHES.

"Found My Niche" Art Exhibit On View October 3 - 30

For 30 years, NICHES Land Trust has been dedicated to protecting, restoring, and sustaining land in Northern Indiana for the education, enjoyment, and appreciation of local communities. In honor of three decades of work, NICHES invited the public to submit artworks inspired by their favorite places in nature.

It's Pumpkin Carving Time Again!

NICHES Land Trust is once again seeking Pumpkin Picassos and Gourd van Goghs to carve and donate jack-o-lanterns for our sixth annual Jack-O-Lantern Hike at Clegg Memorial Garden in Lafayette. This year's hike is scheduled for October 24 - 26.

The Acorn E-news: September 2025

Check out the September 2025 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and updates from NICHES.

Planting Our Seeds: An Evening with the Founders

As NICHES celebrates its 30th year, we invite you to a panel discussion about the beginnings of our land trust. Executive Director Shannon Stanis and former board member Bill Arthur will lead the program.

Become a Corporate Conservation Partner

Position Your Company as an Environmental Steward!

Supporting NICHES Land Trust is a great way to contribute to the education and health of your clients, employees, and community. Business partners enable us to continue providing valuable community services while gaining visibility and affirming their own corporate values. 

2025 Summer Seasonal Stewards

In early August 2025, our Summer Seasonal Stewards, Maddy Parr and Cass Steininger, concluded their summer season interning with NICHES. Over 3.5 months, their efforts supported a range of projects including invasive species removal, site inspections, summer camp, and the transition into our stewardship facility space. 

The Acorn E-news: August 2025

Check out the August 2025 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and updates from NICHES.

Stewardship Facility Grand Opening on August 22

NICHES Land Trust (NICHES) is pleased to announce the completion of a new Stewardship Headquarters facility at its Kickapoo Cliffs preserve in Warren County.