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Today is national get outdoors day, which makes it a wonderful opportunity to spend some time enjoying one of the outdoor activities Indiana offers! Make sure to get outside in some way, whether it’s in your own backyard or exploring one of your local or state parks. We recommend exploring one of Indiana Wildlife’s sustainable trails listed in the link below https://indianawildlife.org/take-action/sustainable-trails/. Pictured above: 100 Acres Park, which is an IWF certified sustainable campus -
Yesterday, the Biden Administration announced that they will be revising the definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), which will help to restore clean water protections taken away during the Trump Administration. This is good news on both state and national levels! In Indiana, it will likely help to reinstate some protections over our wetlands and ephemeral streams but may take some time for changes to actually occur. While this is a good policy decision for Indiana’s wildlife and environment overall, it would be even better to establish stronger clean water policies statewide rather than relying on the varying federal decisions to protect our waterways. •• #wotus #indianawildlife #biden #cleanwater #water
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National Wildlife Federation Senior Advisor Tracy Stone-Manning has been nominated by President Biden to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The confirmation hearing before the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee is being held today! This is a great move for our nation’s public land and wildlife. While indiana doesn’t have any BLM property in our state, this is also a great move for the federation as a whole. #NWF #bureauoflandmanagement #senatehearing #wildlifeprotection #landprotectors #wildlife #nature #protectourlands
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It’s both World Environment and National Trails Day today, which makes it the perfect opportunity to get out and explore some of Indiana’s trails and natural areas! Indiana offers more than 42,000 miles of trails and 24 state parks that are open to the public. Whether you’re looking to hike, fish, kayak, or just spend some quality time outside, you can do it in Indiana! The American Hiking Society is a great nationally recognized source that allows you to find events and informs you of ways you can help care for America’s trails and the ones in your hometown. https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/. Additionally, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources provides quality information regarding the state parks and the activities you can do in each park. https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/ . Swipe to see @jbnindy adorable puppy Cello enjoying her day on the trails in Ft. Harrison State Park-Indianapolis Pictured- Indiana Dunes State Park, 100 Acres Park #optoutside #getoutside #nationaltrailsday #trailsofindiana #hikingtrails #worldenvironmentday #nature
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Yesterday was a rainy, yet, successful day planting trees and native plants at Oliver’s Woods! But there are still many left to go. Join us next Wednesday, June 9, for another volunteer work day! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday and @centralindianalandtrust for co-sponsoring the event with us! RSVP for next Wednesday if you can make it out for another amazing day 🌳🌱 Photos by: Abbie Gressley @oob_20p 📸 #nativeplants #plantmoretrees #volunteer #rainydays #plantingtrees #natureconservancy #nature #naturephotography #makingchanges #oliverswoodsnaturepreserve
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Applications are now being accepted for the Charles Holt Scholarship offered by the Indiana Wildlife Federation Endowment! The IWF Endowment awards an annual scholarship in the amount of $1000 to a student studying in a field related to natural resource conservation or environmental education. It is in memory of Charles Holt, a lifelong IWF member and champion of fish and wildlife resources, and in 2020, we added a second scholarship opportunity for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color) students! Applications are being accepted through June 30th, 2021. Applicants must be Indiana residents, accepted for study or already enrolled for the Fall 2021 semester as a full-time undergraduate in an accredited college or university at or above a sophomore level, and must be taking coursework to major or minor in a field related to natural resource conservation or environmental education. If you are interested or know anyone who may be, please apply today! This is a great opportunity for students studying in this field! The application can now be completed online at our website along with Frequently Asked Questions: https://indianawildlife.org/about-us/scholarships/
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Education
Habitat and wildlife education is a major pillar of our conservation mission. Through our programs we promote the preservation, enhancement, and restoration of wildlife habitat especially in urban and suburban areas while also raising the public’s awareness and knowledge of their numerous benefits.
You can host one of our habitat programs for your club or organization. Check out our topics today!