What Are Lichens? Lichens can be easily overlooked, but they are one of the more fascinating and widespread organisms that exist all around us. They grow in a wide range ...
Step into a prairie ecosystem at the height of the growing season, and you’ll be overwhelmed by the sights, smells and sounds of the habitat. Brightly pigmented flowers adorn the ...
We love summer and eagerly await its return, but once there, we are often reminded that living isn’t always truly easy. For every wonderful summer memory, there are plenty of ...
What Are Nature Preserves? Nature preserves are protected areas established to conserve wildlife, plant species, and natural resources. These sanctuaries allow ecosystems to function with minimal human interference, enabling native ...
ACRES recently partnered with wildlife researchers to study the weasel, known to be elusive, cunning and downright adorable. Dr. Scott Bergeson, Assistant Professor of Animal Biology at Purdue University Fort ...
It’s a great feeling knowing that ACRES protects and stewards many areas that rare, threatened and endangered species call home. However, the number of plants and animals listed as rare ...
Written by ACRES member, Joanna Stebing “To meet all things with recognition and empathy” This line from a podcast I listened to recently has stuck with me, and I think ...
In 2021, we shared the story of Emma Boehm, a doctoral student at Indiana University, who was beginning research on blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna). She wanted to learn how populations ...
Since acquiring Grass Lake in 2018, ACRES has learned about several rare and endangered species living—and thriving—here at one of our most unique nature preserves. To better understand what makes ...
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 ...
