Though we love our native plants, not all of them love us back. Take a walk with Carrie Vrabel and learn about the historical significance of some of our most toxic wild plants and how to identify them. Vrabel is a wild food forager, state-certified wild mushroom identification expert, and founder of Wild Edible Indiana. ...
Help us harvest native seeds alongside fellow volunteers. The seeds will be used for upcoming restoration projects on ACRES preserves. The workday will begin with a short introduction to plant identification and harvesting techniques; no prior experience is necessary. All equipment will be provided. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended. Space is limited. RSVP ...
Enjoy live music on the preserve every month from June to September. Bring your own drinks, snacks and camp chair or blanket. Come early to explore the trails.
Seed collection workday at Heinzerling Family Five Points Nature Preserve, with a stop at Country Heritage Winery afterwards. All equipment will be provided. Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toed shoes are recommended.
Gather with fellow families for an afternoon of crafts, scavenger hunt hikes, make-your-own trail mix, and more. Stop by anytime to enjoy the fun!
Join ACRES and Rune Restaurant for a unique culinary adventure that combines bold flavors with a commitment to conservation! Located in Fort Wayne, Rune crafts unforgettable dishes using regionally sourced ingredients and the expertise of a certified forager, creating a menu inspired by the local landscape. With $25 of every ticket supporting ACRES' mission to ...
Join ACRES and Rune Restaurant for a unique culinary adventure that combines bold flavors with a commitment to conservation! Located in Fort Wayne, Rune crafts unforgettable dishes using regionally sourced ingredients and the expertise of a certified forager, creating a menu inspired by the local landscape. With $25 of every ticket supporting ACRES' mission to ...
Volunteers, let ACRES staff serve you for a change! In gratitude for your service, share lunch, get to know other volunteers, and learn how your combined contributions make ACRES run. Your time and talent protect land. We want to thank you! Please make sure to RSVP to Reena Ramos at [email protected] or 260-637-2273 ext. 109 ...
Learn the principles and composition of good nature photos with Thomas Sprunger, one of ACRES photographers. After an indoor lesson, take a sunset hike to put your knowledge into practice. Space is limited. Register
Take a casual sunrise hike through the fields and along Cedar Creek. Afterward, join us for a “treat yourself” caffeine stop at 9th Street Brew in Auburn, IN.
Take a nighttime stroll through the fields of this closed preserve. Regional Stewardship Manager Gavin King will help keep an eye out for nighttime critters. Flashlights or headlamps are recommended. Space is limited. Register
Walk through fallen leaves at the Blue Cast Springs preserve followed by a trip to Kekionga Craft Co. for some cider.
