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Red-headed woodpecker perched on small branch.
Conrad Station Savanna This preserve is home to red-headed woodpeckers and so much more. © David Venable
Return the Burn (05:00) Where there's smoke, there's fire, and sometimes that's okay! Keeping fire on the ground at helps maintain plant and animal diversity. Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools for controlling invasive species, allowing native species to thrive.

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Canoe on the banks of the White River.

The Economic Value of Nature in Indiana

Learn how forests, rivers, prairies and outdoor spaces power Indiana’s economy, support jobs and strengthen communities.

Sep 07, 2026

Small black moth with big yellow spots perched on photographer's finger.

Indiana Nature Notes for September

Many fun facts about the moths and butterflies pollinating the Kankakee Sands landscape!

By Alyssa Nyberg | Sep 01, 2026

Large fallen cottonwood tree on the ground.

Northwest Indiana Nature

TNC's Susan MiHalo tells how a fallen cottonwood tree in her yard has created many new habitats for creatures.

By Susan MiHalo | Aug 01, 2026

Great blue heron with fish in its mouth.

Spring/Summer Indiana Chapter Newsletter

What's happening across the Hoosier State? Check out our most recent newsletter!

May 20, 2026

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Indiana Videos

Dune & Swale: Caring for Fragmented Habitat (3:52) From controlling invasives to leading Grand Calumet Stewardship Days, the work in dune & swale habitats protects an imperiled landscape and helps the surrounding community experience the beauty and value of nature in their own backyard.

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Trees in spring bloom at Big Walnut Nature Preserve, Indiana.
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