SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 10 am
DEKALB COUNTY | Heinzerling Family Five Points Nature Preserve
6800 CR 7A, Garrett, IN 46738
Start your morning with a casual hike at Heinzerling Family Five Points Nature Preserve, followed by “treat yourself” brews & bites at Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard Inc. Boots & Brews is a hiking group for fellow 21-35 year-olds, no RSVP is required.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2 – 3:30pm
WABASH COUNTY | Asherwood
7496 W. SR 124, Wabash, IN 46992
Though most ACRES preserves are closed to the public for permanent protection, there are still opportunities for scientific studies. Learn about the ongoing research and unique finds from ACRES closed property, Dorothy and Ray Garman Nature Preserve, presented by Joanna Stebing, a Purdue Fort Wayne ecology graduate Student.
Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by September 21.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 11:30 – 1 pm
ALLEN COUNTY | ACRES Land Trust Barn
1992 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748
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 efforts make ACRES run. Your time and talent protect land. We want to thank you!
RSVP to Reena Ramos at rra[email protected] or 260-637-2273 ext. 109 by September 20.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2 – 3p
STEUBEN COUNTY | Wing Haven
180 W. 400 N, Angola, IN 46703
Journey through the woods while listening to a fall-themed children’s book with fellow
families. Light snacks and refreshments provided.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2 – 3:30p
ALLEN COUNTY | ACRES Land Trust Office
1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748
Get creative with local artist Ida Mae Short, owner of Short Stack Press. Learn simple printing techniques and create
several nature-themed prints to take home. Open to all experience levels, all supplies included. Space is limited.
Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by October 12.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9 am
STEUBEN COUNTY | Ropchan Memorial
6830 N. 750 W. Orland, IN 46776
Celebrate this annual day dedicated to bird watching and counting! Join a guide from the Indiana Audubon Society for a fall hike and help contribute to this nation-wide citizen science project. Participants should dress appropriately for hiking and bring binoculars—or cameras if you have them.
Space is limited, RSVP online.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1 – 4p
ALLEN COUNTY | Emanuel M. Popp Nature Preserve
12129 Tonkel Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Warm up at the campfire or take a hike through the forested trails at this preserve open only once a year to ACRES members. Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Presented by Popp Caretaker Larry Biggerstaff, Louise and Keith Pomeroy and Tom Gardner.
Thursday, October 26, 5 – 6:30p
STEUBEN COUNTY | Wing Haven
180 W. 400 N, Angola, IN 46703
Help us harvest native seeds alongside fellow volunteers. The seeds will be used for upcoming restoration projects on other ACRES preserves. The workday will begin with a short introduction to plant identification and harvesting techniques, no prior experience necessary.
All equipment provided. Long pants and closed-toed shoes recommended.
Help us keep the preserves healthy this fall! Join us as we clean up litter and remove invasive species.
Bags, gloves and grabbers provided. Long pants and closed-toed shoes recommended.
Saturday, November 4, 10 – 11:30a
ALLEN COUNTY | Orion Woods
Address available with RSVP
Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by November 2.
Thursday, November 9, 5 – 6:30p
DEKALB COUNTY | James P. Covell Nature Preserve
2727 County Road 52, Auburn, IN 46706
Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by November 7.
Book Discussion for ACRES MembersSaturday, November 11, 2 – 3:30p
ALLEN COUNTY | Acres Land Trust Office
1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748
Take time this fall to read The Overstory by Richard Powers. The novel follows the stories of nine people whose life experiences with trees bring them together to protect forests.
Gather in the office to discuss your thoughts and takeaways from the book. Light snacks and refreshments provided. Presented by volunteers Natasha Manor and Bridgett Hernandez. Space is limited.
To register, email [email protected] or call 260-637-2273 by November 9.
Friday, November 17, 1 – 5:30p
WABASH COUNTY & MIAMI COUNTY | Multiple Locations
Fuel up your vehicles for a caravan to four preserves: Kokiwanee, Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run, Asherwood
and Seven Pillars Nature Preserve. Finish the day with a Seven Pillars sunset along the Mississinewa River.
Plan to hike six miles total, at a steady pace. Presented by hike leaders Janelle and Larry Hicks.
Space is limited. To register, email [email protected] or call 260-637-2273 by November 15.
Saturday, December 2, 1 – 3p
ALLEN COUNTY | ACRES Land Trust Office
1802 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748
Join the ACRES stewardship team for an in-depth look at identifying native and non-native trees and shrubs.
Learn about the methods used to manage these “woody plants” during the cold season.
Space is limited. RSVP to [email protected] or 260-637-2273 by November 30.