The Sprout

2023 Winter

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In this edition, NICHES announces exciting new milestones in professional development. Jesica Hollinger introduces herself in an article as the new Development Director and tells readers about her past experience, and Bob Easter writes proudly of the stewardship team and their accomplishments at NICHES since their hiring. NICHES introduces a partnership with IU professor Rich Hull to begin a bioinventory survey, a several-year long project intended to create fully vouchered plant lists for 11 properties. Finally, NICHES announces the Clegg Jack-O-Lantern Hike winners, the success of the 2023 Stewardship Gathering, and the completion of the road crossing construction at Clegg for pedestrian safety.