We’re partnering with Vigo County Public Library on April 27th for a hike at Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve (JSNP) accompanied by a reading of Outside In by Deborah Underwood and Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. These short stories encourage people to be curious about the outdoors and to spend more time there.

We hope you’ll join us for this free, family friendly event, dressed appropriately with good walking shoes. The entrance to JSNP is at 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885.

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next board meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm.

PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN.

We’re partnering with Vigo County Public Library on March 23 for a hike at Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve (JSNP) accompanied by a reading of The Lorax! We hope you’ll join us for this free, family friendly event, dressed appropriately with good walking shoes. The entrance to JSNP is at 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885.

Ouabache Land Conservancy (OLC) invites everyone to a Spring Break Tree ID hike of the Sanctuary Oaks Nature Preserve (1915 W CR 650 N, Shelburn, IN 47879) on Saturday March 23rd, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Purdue University Extension Educator, Phil Cox, will lead hikers through the 14-acre preserve.  Techniques to identify many trees during the early spring will be learned along the way.  No reservations are required for this free family-friendly program.  Attendees are encouraged to wear good hiking boots.  Contact Phil Cox at 765-492-5330 or cox119@purdue.edu with any questions. 

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next board meeting on Tuesday, March 5th at 5:30 pm.

PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN.

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next board meeting on Tuesday, February 6th at 5:30 pm.

PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the January 2nd OLC Board Meeting has been CANCELED. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes anyone, but please mark your calendar for our next regularly scheduled meeting on February 6th at 5:30 pm at the Dobbs Park Nature Center.

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next board meeting on Tuesday, December 5th at 5:30 pm.

PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St., Terre Haute, IN.

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next board meeting on Tuesday, November 7th at 5:30 pm.

PLEASE NOTE THIS MONTH’S LOCATION: Otter Creek Fire Dept. Station #1, 5701 N. Clinton St., North Terre Haute, IN 47805.

This hike celebrates the 14th anniversary of Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve’s dedication as a state nature preserve. Dr. James Speer, Professor of Geography and Geology at Indiana State University and OLC Advisory Board member, will share about the preserve's flora as he leads hikers through the tallgrass prairie and approximately 25 species of trees found on the 20-acre preserve. No reservations are required for this free family-friendly hike. Attendees are encouraged to wear long pants, hiking boots, or good tennis shoes. The entrance to JSNP is at 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885.

Please join Ouabache Land Conservancy on a fall foliage hike of the John O. Whitaker Woods Nature Preserve (3801 W County Rd. 950 N, Brazil, IN 47834). The preserve’s namesake, Dr. John Whitaker and Purdue Extension Educator, Phil Cox will lead the way through this 43-acre woodland that Whitaker donated in 2021.The preserve boasts over 2,250 trees of 34 different species that have been studied and measured in 1977-78, 1993-94, and 2009-10. The most abundant species in order are: Tulip Tree, Red Hickory, Red Oak, Shagbark Hickory, White Oak, Red Maple, and American Sycamore. No reservations are required for this free family-friendly hike. Attendees are encouraged to wear long pants, hiking boots, or good tennis shoes.

As we prepare to plant four more acres of pollinator habitat at Atherton Island Natural Area, we will be harvesting seeds from three species of grasses and about 40 species of wildflowers growing in the 4.5 acre prairie restoration. Gathering seeds on a lovely October day is an enjoyable group activity and an excellent way to learn about the plants of our Indiana prairies. We’ll provide information on identifying plants in their autumn attire and explain how the seed harvest will be prepared for a winter or spring planting. Scissors for cutting seed clusters and paper bags for holding and storing seeds will be provided. Meet at 6508 W CR 800 S, Rosedale, IN 47874.

ECLIPSE AND WRANGLE! There's another wrangle on the radar! Join us at Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve to tackle invasive shrubs and, weather permitting, to view the partial solar eclipse!! We will have a pin-hole solar viewer to help visualize the passing shadow of the moon.

October Big Day allows people all over the world to gather outside, observe, and celebrate birds. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology created October Big Day, which challenges birders to find as many bird species as they can in 24 hours. This global bird-counting and data-collection initiative sheds light on bird migration and encourages people to appreciate both resident and migratory species.

Join OLC Immediate Past President Marty Jones for a bird count hosted by Indiana Audubon Society and Indiana Land Protection Alliance. All bird identification skill levels are welcome to attend. Space is limited, and RSVP is required at bit.ly/obd. Reach out to Marty with questions at mjones@ouabachelandconservancy.org or 317-696-6246.

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next Board meeting on Tuesday, October 3rd at 5:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.

1915 W County Rd. 650 N, Shelburn, IN 47879

Join us at 12th and Chestnut, along with The White Violet Center, the Wabash Valley Bee Club, Vigo Invasives Management, Terre Foods Cooperative Market, and more.

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next Board meeting on Tuesday, September 5th at 5:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.

Everyone is invited to the 5th annual "Jackson-Schnyder Day" hike at Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve on Saturday, August 19th from 10:00 to 11:30 am. This hike celebrates the legacy and land ethic of Dr. Marion Jackson and Julius Schnyder, the preserve's former owners and namesakes.  Dr. Jim Nardi, University of Illinois Research Entomologist, and Phil Cox, Purdue University Extension Educator, will lead hikers on the Julius Trail around the 4-acre tallgrass prairie; and then on the Marion Trail through the woodland to "Crown Point" while familiarizing participants with the diverse native prairie and woodland flora and fauna, and invasive species encountered along the way. The address of the preserve is 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885. To get there, take Hwy 150 to St. Mary’s Ave and turn west, drive past the St. Mary-of-the-Woods College main entrance continuing west and turn left on Bloomtown Road, go under the railroad and turn right on Concannon Ave. Just past the bridge is the roadside entrance (on the right) to the preserve. No reservations are required for this moderate, free family-friendly hike. Hikers are encouraged to wear long pants, hiking boots, or good tennis shoes.  For more information follow OLC on Facebook or email ouabachelandconservancy@gmail.com .

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next Board meeting on Tuesday, August 1st at 5:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.

Everyone is invited to a tallgrass prairie hike at the Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve, west of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, on Saturday, July 15 from 10:00 to 11:30 am.  Phil Cox, Purdue University Extension Educator, and Dr. Jim Nardi, University of Illinois Research Entomologist, will lead hikers on the Julius Trail around the 4-acre tallgrass prairie identifying the native and invasive flora, pollinators, and other insects of the prairie along the way.  Ten species of native grasses and sedges, including Big and Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Prairie Dropseed; and 38 species of native forbs including Wild Quinine, Dense Blazing Star, Mountain Mint, Wild Senna, Compass Plant, Culver's Root, White False Indigo, and Rattlesnake Master were drilled into this former soybean field in June 2009.  In addition, Cox will discuss recommended Indiana-native plants for attracting pollinators.  The preserve is located at 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885. To get to the Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve, take Hwy 150 to St. Mary’s Ave and turn west, drive past the St. Mary-of-the-Woods College main entrance, continue west and turn left on Bloomtown Road, go under the railroad and turn right on Concannon Ave. and just past the bridge is the roadside entrance (on the right) to the Preserve. No reservations are required for this easy, free family-friendly hike.  Please follow OLC on Facebook or email ouabachelandconservancy@gmail.com for more information.

NO JULY BOARD MEETING. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our next Board meeting on Tuesday, June 6th at 5:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE OUR MEETING LOCATION: Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.