First Day Hike
Ring in the New Year with invigoration! We’ll explore trails across the region, welcoming 2026 with movement and camaraderie. Space is limited. RSVP Now
Ring in the New Year with invigoration! We’ll explore trails across the region, welcoming 2026 with movement and camaraderie. Space is limited. RSVP Now
Ring in the New Year with invigoration! We’ll explore trails across the region, welcoming 2026 with movement and camaraderie. Space is limited. RSVP Now
Ross Run in winter is spectacular! 20’ icicles, frozen waterfalls and fossils. Depending on the weather, we’ll be walking either through frigid water or on ice. Choose appropriate footwear and consider bringing dry shoes and socks for after. Presented by ...
Bundle up and join ACRES Conservation Manager Joanna Stebing on a hike to see a bog in late-stage succession. Learn about the natural history of this unique wetland and the ...
Join ACRES Land Trust and the Peggy F. Murphy Grief Center for an outdoor experience designed to support those navigating loss. This guided hike combines the restorative power of nature ...
Beginning at Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark, caravan along with us to several ACRES trails in Wabash & Miami Counties. Take a quick hike at each preserve to watch for bald eagles soaring along the ravines and waterways. End the ...
Attempt to discover the elusive woodcock’s courtship dance! Start with a brief presentation, then hike field trails to try and witness these unique ground birds and their distinctive calls. Led ...
Join local geologist and hydrologist Tony Fleming for a unique multi-season exploration of how wetlands work throughout the year. By revisiting the same trails across different seasons, you’ll witness the ...
Step into the past as ACRES archiving volunteers bring the preserve’s past to life with tales of how nature and human history have shaped these special places over the decades. ...
Spot spectacular spring wildflowers with local wildflower enthusiasts. Learn about the unique blooms transforming our forest floor. Hosted by ACRES Stewardship Manager Jenna Bair. RSVP by April 26. RSVP Now
Spot spectacular spring wildflowers with local wildflower enthusiasts. Learn about the unique blooms transforming our forest floor. Hosted by volunteers Dave Hicks and Deborah Hustin. RSVP by April 30. RSVP Now