Natural Resources
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…
DNR Division of Forestry awards more than $450,000 to rural and volunteer fire departments
INDIANA – A total of 100 rural and volunteer fire departments from 54 Indiana counties have been awarded $453,386 in Volunteer Fire Assistance Capacity (VFC)…
Overhaul to Hoosier Deer Hunting: DNR announces Major Regulatory Changes for 2025-2026 Season
INDIANA — Deer hunters across Indiana will need to familiarize themselves with a host of significant regulatory changes this season, as the Indiana Department of…
Stay Safe in the Stand: DNR issues hunting safety reminders for deer season
INDIANA — As deer season gets underway, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging all hunters to prioritize safety, especially regarding elevated platforms….
