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Capturing Changing Seasons

Local artist Gwen Gutwein has gifted ACRES with four oil paintings depicting the changing seasons at Mackel Nature Preserve in Allen County’s Cedar Creek Corridor. The paintings capture the confluence of Little Cedar Creek into Cedar Creek in the distance. Gutwein, an ACRES member, created these works over the past year. “ACRES is such an ...

  • 11/11/2021
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The Turning of the Year

A note from the ACRES Quarterly editor ACRES Quarterly Editor Carol Roberts reflects on the changing of the seasons, encouraging readers to connect with nature this fall. What changes signal “the turning of the year” for you? As a child, I loved hearing my grandparents talk about “the turning of the year.” I understood this ...

  • 10/28/2021
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Fall Foliage Road Trip with ACRES

Thanks to member and volunteer support, ACRES offers many places to explore throughout our region. Each preserve is unique, featuring diverse landscapes. If you’re looking for some new-to-you trails, why not make a day of it? In the second part of our road trip series, we encourage you to get out and take in the ...

  • 10/06/2021
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The End of October is for Members Only …

Certainly, all year long is for celebrating ACRES members, however as the end of October approaches, it is worth pointing out a handful of unique opportunities reserved for the folks who support ACRES Land Trust’s work protecting the places people love. Thank you ACRES members. Your support protects land. Here. Today. Forever. Are you ready ...

  • 10/02/2019
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ACRES Land Trust’s picks for leaf peeping spots in northeast Indiana this fall

Arrr, there be gold in them there hills, matey! If you’re looking for treasure this fall, look no farther than your local nature preserve. The trees are awash in golden and jewel colors. No shovel or pirate ship required. Each ACRES Land Trust preserve holds its own marvels, with unique flora and fauna, topography, and ...

  • 10/26/2018
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Field Report | Fall Equinox Staff Outing 2018

For staff development, relationship building … and fun! …  the ACRES staff enjoys seasonal outings for each equinox or solstice. We aim to stay close to the land and the communities we serve, so we take these days out, closing the office and hitting the road. We meet regional partners, businesses, educators, farmers, or other ...

  • 09/26/2018
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Fall Equinox 2018 | Staff Outing

As ACRES staff members, we support land protectors and nature lovers in their relationships with land. We also take the time to nurture our own relationships with land and community. Each quarter, we organize staff outings in honor of seasonal changes. We immerse ourselves in nature’s wonder and learn more about community partners, local businesses ...

  • 09/18/2018
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Fall back and slow down | Hiking local

Every fall we all set our clocks back, but we each approach the extra hour differently, some sleeping in, others simply appreciating the luxury of extra “found” time. I see autumn as a slowing of pace, the perfect time for us to take note of nature, to take stock of what happened during the busy ...

  • 09/27/2017
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