Listen to a nature-themed tale along the trails! Start with a welcome song and stay after for an optional exploration hike. This series is geared towards ages 3-6 but all welcome! Hosted by Christina Dearth.
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 with gentle movement and compassionate community support. The experience offers ...
Explore the historic Mackel residence, located right along Cedar Creek. Take a short hike through the woods and learn how this preserve is protected forever. Limited spots are available for a tour of the historic residence. Bring a camp chair to ...
This newly protected, forested land, adjacent to the Mackel Nature Preserve, adds 19 acres to the Cedar Creek Corridor. Celebrate this special place and the land donors who made its protection possible! This celebration is from 3:30-4pm. Your RSVP also ...
Join the stewardship team for an in-depth look at identifying the many non-native invasive plant species present in our region. Learn about the methods used to eradicate these invasive plants and how you can manage your own property. Hosted by ...
Enjoy views of the ravines at Robb Hidden Canyon during this casual hike led by ACRES volunteers Kathy and Doug. Afterward, join the group for a local lunch stop at Howie’s on Hamilton.Â
-- This Event Has Been Canceled-- Spend a weekend with fellow water-lovers at Asherwood, where creeks, wetlands and woods come together. Hear stories from people who know water well, gather around the fire after dark, and explore the places water ...
The LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District Water Quality Monitoring Program tracks the health of local waterways. Hike with us to the Fawn River for a live water testing demonstration. Learn about specialized equipment used for testing and how ...
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 with gentle movement and compassionate community support. The experience offers ...
Celebrate our year of water with an evening of music! ACRES has partnered with the Warsaw Parks Department and The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams for a free, lakeside concert! Settle in for an evening of music with the ...
Experience the practice of forest bathing with certified guide Christy Knecht, who will lead you through mindful exercises designed to deepen your connection with nature. Leave feeling refreshed, grounded and more attuned to the rhythms of the forest around you. ...
Explore ACRES' very first preserve on this casual Hikes and Bites outing. The trail winds through a young forest before opening into a mature stand of beech, sugar maple and tulip trees. Afterward, join the group for a local lunch ...