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Non-native invasive species: Successes in progress

Part of being responsible stewards of the land is ensuring native species have the resources to flourish. Sometimes, that means breaking out the tools and combatting non-native plants that invade ...

  • 10/29/2018
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Eating (non-native, invasive) greens: ACRES to purchase forestry mulcher

ACRES will soon purchase a forestry mulcher, pictured above, to “chew” or shred through dense patches of nonnative invasive shrubs and brush, instead of using hand tools to tackle these sometimes overwhelming jobs. ...

  • 08/28/2018
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John Laatsch: Volunteer Preserve Steward at Pehkokia Woods

A Dedicated Preserve Steward The Laatsch family protected their 97-acre property with ACRES in 2010, and in 2018, John Laatsch became a volunteer Preserve Steward. As a Preserve Steward, John ...

  • 09/30/2024
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Little Wabash River Nature Preserve: The Place That Keeps On Giving

Article and photos by Tessa Aby-Kruger and Joanna Stebing ACRES Land Trust protects a variety of properties with diverse habitats, plants and animal communities. While some preserves offer public access, ...

  • 06/03/2024
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a stream runs under a wooden boardwalk during the winter months

Stewardship During Winter

As the weather cools and deciduous trees become bare, ACRES stewardship crew still has vital work to do. From invasive species management through the cut-stump method, prairie plantings, forest stand ...

  • 01/18/2024
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Protecting Land & Evading Turkeys

Imagine it’s your first week as a stewardship intern for ACRES. Excitement, mixed with a hint of nervousness, bubbles inside as you embark on a new adventure, eager to acquire ...

  • 10/25/2023
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Competing for the Canopy

ACRES commitment to protecting land goes beyond ensuring it remains undeveloped. We take a hands-on approach to make sure these places continue to improve under our care. Our stewardship team ...

  • 06/26/2023
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22 Things ACRES Supporters Made Possible in 2022

Thanks to ACRES supporters — members, volunteers, land donors and many others — we were able to achieve so much in 2022! As this year comes to an end, we ...

  • 12/29/2022
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Into the thick of it

By Reena Ramos, ACRES Outreach Manager Each step into the bog meant a full commitment for leg muscles. It was like walking through brownie batter. Pausing to look up could ...

  • 09/13/2022
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Making a Difference in Your Own Backyard

By ACRES Stewardship Director Evan Hill This article was originally posted in 2022 Each year, the ACRES stewardship crew conducts invasive species management on more than 260 acres. Most of ...

  • 06/09/2022
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