Chili Supper and Virtual Hike

In spite of the unexpected blowing and accumulating snow we had 40-45 people turn out for the Chili Supper and Nate's presentation. I think all in attendance would agree to being glad the hike was taken from our chairs following a nice hot bowl of chili rather than outdoors! He launched us in and out of a number of BHM job sites and shared a pictorial of forbs and grasses, snakes, spiders, and butterflies, Sandhill Cranes and a new fawn, motionless, on the ground in its camouflage outfit. Since the presentation was silent except for Nate telling us the location we were viewing, it seemed most fitting to end the show with a writing from the 19th Psalm which describes that the glory of God is revealed without words through all of creation. Very cool stuff and a very cool evening.

December Event - Plant A Prairie

Come experience the joy of building a diverse ecosystem with fellow stewards. Take part in our eighth annual plantin’ and dancin’ party as we sow the seed of our fall labor. This year we will sow precious prairie seed on a portion of the Cedar Swamp Prairie as we begin to build our first macro-site sanctuary. Dress warmly, wear your clogging boots, and bring a sturdy belt. Refreshments will be provided.

Planting site:
The Cedar Swamp Prairie

When:
Saturday, December 5 from 1 PM to 4 PM

Where to meet:
Nate and Aimee Simons
Fremont, IN
Phone (260) 316-2498

Gathering seed for 2009 planting

Seed Collection Tours

Every Saturday in October (weather permitting).

Come one, come all to one of our most popular events. Explore natural areas, old cemeteries, and old railroad tracks along the Indiana-Michigan border while helping procure local genotype seed for several prairie restoration projects.

Be prepared to walk, wear a sturdy belt, bring a traveling lunch. Carpool at the Chapel.

Where:
Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes
2955 West Orland Rd
Angola, IN 46703
Phone (260) 316-2498

When:
Tour 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

See you there!

August 2009 VIP Tour

Nate Simons demonstrating native plants during the VIP Tour in Steuben County in August 2009.

VIP Tour Group

Tour group on VIP Day ready to go!