Taps & Treks
Acres Along The Wabash 182 S.E. SR 116, Bluffton, INTake a frosty hike along the forested banks of the Wabash River. Join us afterward for a "treat yourself" stop at The Parlor Brewing Company.
Take a frosty hike along the forested banks of the Wabash River. Join us afterward for a "treat yourself" stop at The Parlor Brewing Company.
Looking for holiday gifts for land lovers? ACRES has you covered! We are hosting special weekend hours at our office. Stop by to shop ACRES gear or gift a membership.
First hikes give you the ability to ring in the New Year with invigoration! Explore the old-growth maple woods of McNabb-Walter Nature Preserve and welcome 2024 with movement and camaraderie.
First hikes allow you to ring in the New Year with invigoration! Enjoy a walk through Wildwood, home to various habitats, including a small pond, a forest, wetlands, prairie and agricultural acreage and welcome 2024 with movement and camaraderie.
Bundle up and take a stroll through the ravines along Black Creek. Join us afterward for a “treat yourself” stop at The Grind Coffee House.
Ross Run in winter is spectacular! 20' icicles, frozen waterfalls and fossils. Depending on the weather, we'll walk either through frigid water or on ice. Make sure to choose appropriate footwear and consider bringing dry shoes and socks for after! This is a Members Event, so if you're not already a member, become one today! ...
Are you a new member of ACRES? This open-house-style event allows you to meet and mingle with other members, volunteers, staff and board members while learning how your support helps protect local land. Come when you can, leave when you must. Refreshments provided!
At this art workshop, designed for children ages 5-11 years old, participants will create a winter-inspired piece with ACRES volunteer Erin McKeever. All supplies provided! Space is limited! RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by January 25.
Celebrate World Wetlands Day on the trails with ACRES Stewardship crew. Learn about the unique wetlands ACRES protects forever, and take a selfie with the bog at Ropchan Memorial! Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by January 31.
Get creative with local poet Erica Anderson-Senter, author of Midwestern Poet's Incomplete Guide to Symbolism and the 2023 commission artist of ACRES 200-Year Ecological Reflection. Learn simple poetry techniques, chat with fellow members and craft your own rhythmical composition. Open to all experience levels. Supplies provided. Space is limited! RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by ...
Caravan along with us to several ACRES preserves. Take a quick hike at each preserve to watch for bald eagles soaring along the ravines and waterways. Space is limited! RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by February 22.