Natural Resources
Fall fish stocking underway across Indiana waters
STATEWIDE—The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is carrying out its annual fall fish stocking program, introducing thousands of catchable-sized fish into more than 130…
DNR offers free admission to properties on Day after Thanksgiving to encourage ‘Opt Outside’
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting Hoosiers to celebrate the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28th, by getting outdoors. DNR…
Indiana Tree Shirts relaunch with new design to fund state forest planting
INDIANA — Hoosiers can soon wear their support for Indiana’s natural environment as the popular Tree Shirts are making a comeback with a fresh, new…
DNR offers free admission to all properties for veterans on November 11
INDIANA— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel by offering free admission to all DNR-managed properties on Veterans Day,…
Free Youth Hunting Days: Nov. 29-30
INDIANA – If you know a youngster who’s curious about hunting, take them out for Free Youth Hunting Days on Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday,…
Volunteers Needed: Help fight invasive species at Lower Cascades Park
BLOOMINGTON – Nature lovers and community members are invited to participate in a special work day this week to combat invasive plant species and restore…
Sycamore Land Trust restores vital wetlands in Monroe County, boosting water quality and habitat
BLOOMINGTON — Sycamore Land Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization protecting over 11,700 acres in southern Indiana, has completed the construction of two new wetlands in…
Seminole bat sightings increase in Indiana, linked to climate change
INDIANA— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is highlighting the increasing presence of the Seminole bat (Lasiurus seminolus), a species typically found much farther south…
Window opens for Indiana communities to apply for Tree City USA status
INDIANA — The application window is now open for communities and campuses to apply for the prestigious Tree City USA and Tree Campus designations from…
Spotted a Mediterranean Gecko? Indiana DNR wants to know
INDIANA— The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to report sightings of the Mediterranean gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus). This exotic, harmless lizard has…
