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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 …

Something life-changing happened to Indiana native Kevin McKelvey in 2006 in Costa Rica. After a frustrating search for an elusive bird, he returned to the United States with a new perspective on wildlife, people, and place. Enjoy McKelvey’s fascinating tale as part of the backstory of ACRES’ 200-year Ecological Reflections initiative at Wing Haven Preserve. …

2018 – 2019 Strategic Plan – ACRES Land Trust ACRES has remained relevant and strong for the past 57 years, but its leadership does not take it for granted that doing what we did in the past will necessarily be the best approach for success in the future. This strategic plan challenges the organization to …

Why are members voting to amend the Articles of Incorporation? In 1996 ACRES, through its Board of Directors and Members, approved Restated Articles of Incorporation for the organization, and the document received approval from the Indiana Secretary of State in January 1997.  Now, twenty years later, the Board has passed a Resolution to amend the …