Upcoming guided hikes at nature preserves 

INDIANA – The Department of Natural Resources Division of Nature Preserves is teaming up with some of its partner organizations and land trusts to hold a series of hikes at nature preserves.

Yellow Birch Ravine Nature Preserve

Attendance is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, view the specific hike below.

  • April 13 – Calli Nature Preserve, Jennings County
    This site contains high-quality limestone cliffs, waterfalls, and mesic and dry-mesic upland forests.
  • April 20 – Sam Shine Foundation Preserve, Monroe County
    This preserve has grown to 814 contiguous acres and includes miles of frontage along Beanblossom Creek.
  • April 20 – Yellow Birch Ravine Nature Preserve, Crawford County
    This state nature preserve will delight hikers with its moist ravine bottoms, dominated by beeches and maples.
  • April 27 – Asherwood Nature Preserve, Wabash County
    This preserve straddles Asher Creek and includes deep, moist ravines and narrow ridgetops. It also has good examples of mesic upland forest and dry-mesic upland forest.