2025 Annual Meeting & Board Elections
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NICHES Land Trust members are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 21.
Checking Up on Gladys and Al Wright Rock Creek Nature Preserve
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One of Stewardship Director Bob Easter's regular responsibilities is to complete annual site inspections at NICHES properties and easements. He recently reflected on a day at one of our Warren County preserves.
NICHES Exhibit - Caretaker’s Cottage West Lafayette History Center
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This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Caretaker’s Cottage in West Lafayette to view the exhibition about the history of NICHES.
Our Burn Mission
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NICHES Land Trust believes in the power of carefully implemented prescribed fire as part of our integrated management to revive the health of our unique xeric natural areas in West-central Indiana.
A Burn Narrative - Bob Easter
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Burn unit BR 4 located in the Black Rock area contains about 72 total acres that are part of our prescribed burn rotation. Of those acres, about 18 are owned by NICHES and the rest by our neighbors.
Stewards of the Land Exhibit On View Through August 15
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NICHES Land Trust and the West Lafayette Public Library are pleased to announce a new exhibit will be on view at the Caretaker’s Cottage West Lafayette History Center beginning March 21, 2025. The exhibit, entitled Stewards of the Land, was created in honor of NICHES’ 30th Anniversary, commemorating the work of the local conservationists who helped found the organization.
NICHES Seeks Artwork for 'Found My Niche' Exhibition
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For 30 years, NICHES Land Trust has been dedicated to protecting, restoring, and sustaining land in Northern Indiana for the education, enjoyment, and appreciation of local communities.
The Acorn E-News: March 2025
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Check out the March 2025 Edition of The Acorn e-newsletter for volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and updates from NICHES.
Rise of the Weeds
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Invasive species are non-native to the ecosystem in which they reside and are likely to cause harm to the environment or human health. These species have no natural predators or pathogens in their new environment, allowing for rapid growth and expansion, which can displace native species. Invasive species are typically, knowingly, or unknowingly, brought to a new environment via human transportation.
We're Hiring!
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Looking for a job in land conservation, remediation, and maintenance? NICHES is thrilled to announce that we are hiring! We are looking for talented individuals to fill two positions:
