Events are held rain or shine, sleet or snow. We love sharing the natural world with you in all seasons. To check the status of an event please call 260-637-2273 or email [email protected].
In addition to our public hikes & events, we also offer volunteer workdays, guided hikes and presentations to private groups. From youth groups, to senior clubs, we’d love to share our mission with your group!
Celebrate 25 years of permanent protection at Indian River Nature Preserve! This 29-acre Lagrange County preserve was acquired on December 29, 1999, and features a wetland along the Dallas Lake ...
Step into the wild as the first dawn of 2025 breaks. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or taking your first bold steps on the trail, there's a path waiting for ...
Step into the wild on the first day of 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or taking your first bold steps on the trail, there’s a path waiting for you. ...
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 ...
Boots & Brews is an ACRES Land Trust hiking group for nature-loving young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Enjoy winter stroll through Bicentennial Woods, then warm up with a ...
Are you new to ACRES? This open-house-style event allows you to meet other members and learn how your support helps protect local land. Come when you can, leave when you ...
At this art workshop, designed for children ages 6-11, participants will create a winter-inspired piece with ACRES volunteer Erin McKeever. All supplies are provided. Afterward, join for a winter scavenger ...
Spend a winter afternoon getting creative! A nature journal combines art and writing to record observations and thoughts about nature. Learn journaling tips and techniques with ACRES volunteer Bridgett Hernandez. ...
Celebrate World Wetlands Day on the trails with the ACRES Stewardship crew. Walk through a variety of wetland habitats and learn about these unique systems. Space is limited. RSVP by ...
Boots & Brews is an ACRES Land Trust hiking group for nature-loving young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. Explore the historic Seven Pillars Nature Preserve with a group of ...
Caravan along with us to several ACRES preserves in Wabash & Miami counties. Take a quick hike at each preserve to watch for bald eagles soaring along the ravines and ...
Join ACRES for a guided tour of the maple sugaring operation. Watch the boiling process in action, discover how trees are tapped, and explore the history of this cherished springtime ...
