Journey With Nature

There's nothing better on a hot summer day than a nice tall glass of ice tea. Instead of going to your grocer's shelf, why not look to your back yard for a delicious alternative to the common commercial tea bags.

Prairie Border today represents a glimpse into the rich past of Indiana's grassland systems.

Who knew a grass could be so aggressive?! Japanese stilt grass, an invasive species from Asia, is just that and is making its way to the forest floors of Southern Indiana.

The Whip-poor-will makes its home in Indiana during the summer months. Though often heard, it is rarely seen.

The Nature Conservancy in Indiana longevity is testament to its commitment to protecting critical Hoosier natural areas. One such area, the site of much activity lately, is Douglas Woods in northeastern Indiana.

Though its name makes it sound heavenly, Tree-of-Heaven is no angel. This fast-growing and prolific seeder quickly takes over our native plants and negatively affecting our natural communities.

The Nature Conservancy's Indiana Chapter will be celebrating 50 years, Earth Day marks its 40th year and Earth Day Indiana will be enjoying its 20th anniversary with its annual festival in Downtown Indianapolis!

Hummingbirds are one of the most intriguing species that you can find in your own backyard. As it is not an Indiana resident all year long, their stop in our state is something to look forward to every spring.

Natural areas that become nature preserves are well know for their natural beauty and history. Green's Bluff of Owen County is both.

After a long cold winter, the annual arrival of early spring wildflowers can certainly stimulate hopes of warmer, longer days. Perhaps none of the spring wildflowers announces the new season as fervently as the spring beauty wildflower.

In the weeks to come, Journey with Nature will be focusing on sustainable features found at Indiana's new green headquarters known as the Efroymson Conservation Center.

In the weeks to come, Journey with Nature will be focusing on sustainable features found at Indiana's new green headquarters known as the Efroymson Conservation Center.

In the weeks to come, Journey with Nature will be focusing on sustainable features found at Indiana's new green headquarters known as the Efroymson Conservation Center.

In the weeks to come, Journey with Nature will be focusing on sustainable features found at Indiana's new green headquarters known as the Efroymson Conservation Center.

The Nature Conservancy is celebrating its 50th year of protecting nature and preserving life in Indiana.

Kramer Original Woods is a dedicated state nature preserve home to old-growth southern hardwood forest rich with history and biodiversity.

Though not categorized as an invasive species in Indiana, the common landscaping plant known as English ivy is as beastly as it is beautiful.

A great man once said that "conservation is a state of harmony between men and land." That man was American ecologist and environmentalist Aldo Leopold.

In Martin County lies a nature preserve rich in both history and beauty. The Bluffs of Beaver Bend's steep, colorful sandstone cliffs is an amazing backdrop for this wondrous preserve.