March Board Meeting
If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our Board meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at the Vigo County Public Library in the basement's Meeting Room A, 680 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.
Ouabache Land Conservancy's 16th Annual Celebration
Mark your calendars — we’re gathering for an evening that celebrates the places, people, and stories that make west-central Indiana home. This isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s a toast to the land, our shared history, and the future we’re growing together. For more information and to register by March 9th visit : ouabachelandconservancy.org/2026-annual-celebration
Awakening of the Woods at Atherton Island Natural Area
Nature will offer unexpected surprises as “Wednesdays in the Wild” joins Dr. Jim Nardi (Retired Biological Researcher (University of Illinois) author, artist, and Ouabache Land Conservancy (OLC) Board of Directors member) on this hike to see spring wild flowers, mosses, and early spring insects along the trails of this Ouabache Land Conservancy natural area in Parke County.
This program is limited to 20 participants and registration is required. Register ASAP by contacting Mary Cutler, Tippecanoe Co. Parks & Recreation Dept. Naturalist, at mcutler@tippecanoe.in.gov or 765-567-2993.
April Board Meeting
If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our Board meeting on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the Vigo County Public Library in the basement's Meeting Room A, 680 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.
May Board Meeting
If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our Board meeting on Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Vigo County Public Library in the basement's Meeting Room A, 680 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.
Experience Otter Creek at Markle Mill Park
Experience Otter Creek is a family-friendly event to share about what lives in the Otter Creek watershed and what conservation practices can be used to protect our watershed.
This event will be held at Markle Mill Park (4905 Mill Dam Rd., Terre Haute) and is sponsored by the Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission with many local natural resources conservation organizations participating.
Highlights include:
11:00 Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management electrofishing demonstration
12:00 Providence Wildlife Rehabilitation live bird education program
In addition, free Tulip tree seedlings will be given away while supplies last!
Stay tuned for more details in March!
June Board Meeting
If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our Board meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Vigo County Public Library in the basement's Meeting Room A, 680 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.
Black History Month Hike at Bushnell's North Star Woods
Honoring the Lost Creek Settlement: A Black History Month Walk at Bushnell’s North Star Woods
THIS EVENT IS FULL AND NO FURTHER RSVPs ARE BEING ACCEPTED. Ouabache Land Conservancy (OLC) invites community members to a Black History Month walk at Bushnell’s North Star Woods (4500 Hunt Road, Terre Haute) on Saturday, February 7, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., honoring the history of the Lost Creek Settlement.
Held in collaboration with the Greater Terre Haute NAACP branch, this event will be facilitated by Sylvester Edwards (NAACP branch President), Crystal Mikell Reynolds, Ph.D. (local Black Historian), Caleb Williams (CAW Engineering), Denise Marie Sobieski (OLC), and others. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about and reflect on the Lost Creek Settlement, the mix of people who made this place home, and their courage and indomitable spirit.
This family-friendly event will include a campfire and an easy walk down the old logging road, with an optional mile-long hike. A campfire gathering will be available for those who prefer not to participate in the walk. There are no restroom facilities. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged, and attendees should dress for the weather.
Please RSVP or ask questions about the event by emailing Denise Marie Sobieski at dsobieski@ouabachelandconservancy.org.
Ouabache Land Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust serving Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties. For more information about OLC and future programs, visit www.ouabachelandconservancy.org.
To learn more about the Greater Terre Haute NAACP branch, visit www.naacpterrehaute.org.
February Board Meeting
If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our Board meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at the Vigo County Public Library in the basement's Meeting Room A, 680 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.
January Board Meeting
If you want to help protect land and nature in the Wabash Valley, please join us at our Board meeting on Tuesday, January 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the Vigo County Public Library in the basement's Meeting Room A, 680 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN.
First Day Hike at Atherton Island Natural Area
uabache Land Conservancy invites everyone to welcome in the New Year with a First Day Hike to celebrate the winter beauty of Atherton Island Natural Area. OLC Board member and Parke Trails Alliance Vice-President, Mike Fisher, will lead the hike on January 1st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing, bring binoculars for bird watching, and be ready to take in a winter morning hike's unique views and stillness during this moderately rugged to rugged 3-mile hike. Meet at the AINA parking area, 6540 W County Rd. 800 S, Rosedale, IN 47874 (0.7 tenths of a mile east of US Hwy 41, near Lyford) for this family-friendly hike.