NICHES Land Trust and the West Lafayette Public Library are pleased to announce a new exhibit will be on view at the Caretaker’s Cottage West Lafayette History Center beginning March 21, 2025. The exhibit, entitled Stewards of the Land, was created in honor of NICHES’ 30th Anniversary, commemorating the work of the local conservationists who helped found the organization.
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.
Check out the March 2025 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and updates from NICHES.
Invasive species are non-native to the ecosystem in which they reside and are likely to cause harm to the environment or human health. These species have no natural predators or pathogens in their new environment, allowing for rapid growth and expansion, which can displace native species. Invasive species are typically, knowingly, or unknowingly, brought to a new environment via human transportation.
Looking for a job in land conservation, remediation, and maintenance? NICHES is thrilled to announce that we are hiring! We are looking for talented individuals to fill two positions:
Check out the February 2025 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and updates from NICHES.
As we enter the thick of the cold winter months, we encourage you to prioritize your personal wellbeing and mental health. This past Saturday, our quarterly Mindfulness Hike emphasized the importance of rest, reflected on our connection to the natural world, and explored restful poetry. A special thank you to our co-presenters from A Work in Progress Faith Community for providing thought-provoking and meaningful reflections.
Check out the January 2025 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and updates from NICHES.
2024 has been another successful year for the organization, especially regarding acquisitions and stewardship of the land!
Check out the December 2024 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and updates from NICHES.
Check out the November 2024 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and updates from NICHES.
Each November, NICHES Land Trust closes some of our properties in order to strategically manage white-tailed deer populations in the ecosystems that we protect.
NICHES Land Trust thrilled to announce the winners of NICHES' 5th Annual Jack-O'-Lantern Hike at Clegg Memorial Garden! Over three magical nights, nearly 1000 community members hit the trails and cast their votes for their favorite jack-o'-lanterns from a stunning lineup of 294 entries. Thanks to the creativity, time, and generosity of this year’s volunteers, carvers, and attendees, NICHES raised almost $4,000 to support the conservation and protection of our local natural areas.
This year's winning pumpkin, "Great Horned Owl", was carved by Rebecca Weis. Rebecca has been a long time volunteer and was also the winning carver of our first ever Jack-O'-Lantern Hike in 2019!
You can check out the top 10 Jack-O'-Lantern submissions, as well as some honorable mentions and photos from the hike on our Facebook page here >>
