Indiana Wildlife Federation

2022 Indiana Wildlife Virtual Conference
2022-01-29 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mamie Parker
Dr. Mamie Parker is a professional fish and wildlife biologist and made history serving as the first African American U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) Regional Director of the 13 Northeastern states after working in the Great Lakes and Big Rivers regions. She has received numerous conservation awards and is widely known for her tireless work on wildlife conservation and invasive species. She currently serves on numerous non-profit boards including the National Wildlife Federation.
More info, or register here: https://indianawildlife.org/conference/

OTHER PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
Jim McCormac (right) served at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for 31 years as a botanist, and later specializing in wildlife diversity projects, especially involving birds. He has authored or coauthored six books, including Birds of Ohio, and Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage.
Learn more and register here.

(Due to rising COVID-19 numbers we are no longer hosting the in-person portion of this event. In order to maintain a reasonable length for a virtual meeting, the conference will be reduced in duration to 9:30am-12pm)

IWF Annual Members Meeting
2021-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
To maintain clear transparency of our organization, the IWF annually hosts a meeting with members to share updates, track progress on goals, and to make any amendments to our bylaws. Members are invited to attend this virtual meeting.
Proposed bylaws amendments and RSVP info here.

Monarchs in a Changing World: How These Butterflies Bring Us Together, part of the Spirit & Place Festival
2021-11-07 13:30 - 15:30 | IN
Learn about monarch butterflies and the importance of conservation while helping complete a new mural. A partnership between CILTI, Jefferson Art Studio and Indiana Wildlife Federation.
Monarchs go through the ultimate change when they metamorphosize from caterpillar to chrysalis and finally the beloved butterfly we all recognize. Attendees will assist in the completion of a mural designed by local artist Megan Jefferson while learning how to help increase the population of monarch butterflies. We will discuss how the monarch is a flagship species that improves the visibility of other conservation goals.
All Ages
Free of Charge – RSVP Required
What to Expect and Bring
• Weather permitting the event will take place outside, please dress for the weather.
• Face mask/cover required.
• Wear closed-toed shoes.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
DIRECTIONS: Oliver’s Woods is located at 8825 River Road Indianapolis, Indiana. Please park in the parking lot adjacent to I-465 and meet staff on foot in front of the house.
ABOUT SPIRIT & PLACE: The Spirit & Place Festival (Nov. 4-14) celebrates the powerful role the arts, humanities, and religion play in community life and is housed in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. Learn more at spiritandplace.org.
Questions? Contact 317-631-5263 or twillis@conservingindiana.org.
Weather permitting, this is an outdoor event and attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and paint-based activities. Space is limited and registration is required by Nov. 5. This event will adhere to prevailing local guidance on COVID-19. Thoroughly read confirmation details sent by the host.
REGISTER HERE.

PARTNER EVENT: Clean Economy Coalition of Color
2021-10-27 18:00 | Virtual
The National Wildlife Federation environmental justice team would like to cordially invite you to join us for our fourth Clean Economy Coalition of Color (CECC) convening on Wednesday, October 27th from 6:00pm – 7:30pmEST. Please register for the zoom webinar here. We look forward to discussing how clean energy tax credits and the Build Back Better agenda can serve communities of color. Featured panel participants include:

Theresa Cardenas, Civic Engagement & Policy Manager, New Mexico First
Dana Johnson, Senior Director of Strategy and Federal Policy Office, WE ACT for Environmental Justice

The CECC is an alliance of some of the nation’s most insightful Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander leaders and advocates of color that are committed to amplifying ideas, recommendations, and solutions that uplift the priorities and economic interests of historically marginalized communities by guiding clean energy economy policies and implementation. The environmental justice team hopes to uplift equitable policies to inform decision-makers, share resources to build capacity among CECC member organizations, unpack legislation and policies that impact our communities, and highlight leaders of color that are currently operating in the clean economy to share best practices and lessons learned.

Weed Wrangle: Sodalis Park
2021-10-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Sodalis Nature Park, 7700 S County Road 975E, Plainfield, IN, 46168, United States
Volunteers needed: Join us in another Weed Wrangle where we will be removing invasive bush honeysuckle. Volunteers should bring gloves and either a hand saw or loppers. IWF and the City of Plainfield will provide some additional hand tools for those not able to bring one.
Please RSVP to Tom Hohman if you are planning on attending: hohmantr@aol.com

Indiana Wetland Advocacy, Preservation, and Restoration
2021-10-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This year, the Indiana General Assembly passed SEA 389, which significantly reduced protection for Indiana’s remaining wetlands. It was a blow to all who understand the vital importance of wetlands to water resources and to wildlife, but it was not an endpoint. There is much we can still do ensure the continuation of Indiana’s wetlands. The Hoosier Environmental Council and Indiana Wildlife Federation are hosting a webinar to review steps we can all take.
Please join us for ‘Indiana Wetland Advocacy, Preservation, and Restoration’ Wednesday, October 20, at 4:00 PM Eastern/3:00 PM Central. Register at: tinyurl.com/3pzvc379

PARTNER EVENT - Indiana Wetlands II: Where are we now? Virtual Forum
2021-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Much has happened since the first co-hosted forum with IWF Affiliate: White River Alliance and Purdue in February. First, the passage of SEA 389. This was followed by the establishment of Governor Holcomb’s Wetland Taskforce.
The repeal of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, a 2020 rule that narrowed the definition of “Waters of the United States (WOTUS)” which left isolated wetlands and ephemeral streams at risk. In this follow up forum, researchers from several Indiana universities join with environmental management professionals and policy experts to discuss wetland hydrology and ecology, how wetland footprints are affected by changing legislation, and how resulting ecosystem services are lost or gained. The speakers will also address recent legislation and identify future management issues.
Registration required. Register here.
Platform: WebEx

Sycamore Land Trust Monarch Tagging
2021-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | IN
The Indiana Wildlife Federation (IWF) routinely hosts Monarch Tagging events as a tool to educate both youth and adults about the unique, fragile and wonderous life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). At these events, we train learners to gently capture monarch butterflies in butterfly nets and affix a small numbered sticker to the hindwing. These events can happen at any outdoor location where monarchs are routinely present. Stickers and datasheets are ordered through the international monarch monitoring program called Monarch Watch. We hope to see you at a tagging!

Tryon Farm Monarch Tagging
2021-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | IN

Urban Wilderness Trail Monarch Tagging
2021-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Urban Wilderness Trail, 250 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, United States
We will meet on the patio of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport before proceeding down to the trail proper.
The Indiana Wildlife Federation (IWF) routinely hosts Monarch Tagging events as a tool to educate both youth and adults about the unique, fragile and wonderous life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). At these events, we train learners to gently capture monarch butterflies in butterfly nets and affix a small numbered sticker to the hindwing. These events can happen at any outdoor location where monarchs are routinely present. Stickers and datasheets are ordered through the international monarch monitoring program called Monarch Watch. We hope to see you at a tagging!

Wolf Run Monarch Tagging
2021-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Wolf Run Club House, See Maps Link In Program Description, Zionsville, IN, 46077, United States
This event is being hosted by the property owner of the former Wolf Run Golf Course in Zionsville, IN. We will meet in the parking lot on the right before arriving at the former club house. USE THIS LINK FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS: https://goo.gl/maps/FRxrKtwwhMxsUuxF8
The Indiana Wildlife Federation (IWF) routinely hosts Monarch Tagging events as a tool to educate both youth and adults about the unique, fragile and wonderous life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). At these events, we train learners to gently capture monarch butterflies in butterfly nets and affix a small numbered sticker to the hindwing. These events can happen at any outdoor location where monarchs are routinely present. Stickers and datasheets are ordered through the international monarch monitoring program called Monarch Watch. We hope to see you there.

PARTNER EVENT: Indiana Native Plant Society Auction Events
2021-05-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Speakers
Leading up to the live auction on May 22 will be virtual talks by two excellent speakers, live on Zoom.
11:00 a.m. Top 5 Reasons to Grow Native Emily Wood, Executive Director of the Indiana Wildlife Federation. A lifelong Hoosier originally from Terre Haute, Emily studied wildlife biology at Ball State University. She loves hiking, birdwatching, photography, and gardening and is working on restoring a 1986 Chevy Truck.
11:30 a.m. Plant Tips and Live Auction Preview Sue Nord Peiffer, a veteran of INPS auctions, knows just about everything there is to know about native plants and will clue us in to the fine points of plants offered in the live auction. She oversees the Madeline Elder Greenhouse at Newfields.
Registration
To participate in all that’s planned, you will need to register on two sites:
Givergy at https://givergy.us/indiananativeplants/ Register here to view and bid on auction items. New items are being added weekly! When you place your first bid, you will be asked to enter credit card information.
Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfuCprzotGtU9iwbT1S-CcNBxEeIZRvH2 This will get you a link to the live event on Saturday, May 22, that includes speakers and the live auction.
If you have questions about the auction, address them to plantsale@indiananativeplants.org.
Auction Bidding
Bidding competition begins with an online silent auction opening at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, and continues through the week. The bidding fun will be capped by a virtual live auction at noon the following Saturday, May 22, followed by the close of silent auction bidding at 2:00 p.m.
Up for bid will be premium native plant specimens from from nurseries and garden centers in the Grow Indiana Natives program, along with select curated items and services specially chosen to entice bidders. A professional auctioneer will encourage bidding on six to ten choice or rare items that will be available only during the live auction.
All auction bidding will be conducted by means of your smartphone or laptop. We are using Givergy as our app to display auction items and track bids.
The pick-up location of each plant or plant package will be clearly designated in item descriptions, and bidders will retrieve their winnings at the donor nurseries.

Endangered Species Day
2021-05-16 | IN
Tag us with your favorite threatened or endangered #indianawildlife species on National Endangered Species Day.

PARTNER EVENT: New Alsace Conservation Club Fishing Derby
2021-05-08 07:00 - 15:00 | Lake in the Pines Campground, 10412 North Dearborn Road, Sunman, IN, 47041, United States
2021 Derby Flyer
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PARTNER EVENT: National Townhall on Creating Safe Spaces
2021-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
PARTNER EVENT: National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with Outdoor Afro, Black AF in STEM, The Links, Inc., and Patagonia, will be hosting a National Townhall on Creating Safe Spaces to convene Black leaders to recap lessons learned and share best practices from our three-part roundtable series. We seek to build upon what’s happening now in an effort to identify programmatic and policy opportunities for people to work collaboratively to address the inhibitors Black people face in safely accessing and enjoying the outdoors.
The event, taking place on Tuesday, April 27, 6 pm – 8 pm EST, will be moderated by Mamie Parker and Mustafa Santiago Ali and it will feature:

Rue Mapp, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro
Chad Brown, Founder and President of Soul River, Inc. and Love is King
Michael Howard, Founder and CEO of Fuller Park Community Development
Beattra Wilson, Assistant Director for Cooperative Forestry at the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service
Christian Cooper, Freelance Writer and Editor
Dudley Edmondson, Owner of Complete Picture Media LLC and author of The Black and Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places

To register for the event, please click here.

PARTNER EVENT: ORSANCO - Ohio River Discussion Series
2021-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Since 1948, ORSANCO and its member states have cooperated to improve water quality in the Ohio River Basin, ensuring the river can be used for drinking, industrial supplies, and recreational purposes; and can support a healthy and diverse aquatic community. ORSANCO operates monitoring programs to check for pollutants and toxins that may interfere with specific uses of the river.
The Ohio River Discussion Series is an opportunity for communities to share their knowledge and passion for the Ohio River. This monthly series of webinars features topics in Clean Water, Ecosystem Restoration, Research, Education, Transportation, Flood Control and Recreation. The Series was created by the Ohio River Recreation Trail in 2020. In 2021, the Series was expanded with additional partners to provide additional content and support. The Partners include the Ohio River Recreational Trail, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the Foundation for Ohio River Education, ORSANCO, and the National Park Service.
To register for the next Ohio River Discussion: Understanding Microplastics in the Ohio River Basin, 12:00 pm (EDT) April 27, 2021: REGISTER HERE.

Mapping Climate & Environmental Justice: Lessons Learned from Local & Regional Tools
2021-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
PARTNER EVENT: National Wildlife Federation – Federal policymakers are giving increasing focus to environmental justice mapping tools, recognizing their potential in furthering environmental and climate justice. These tools can reveal what kinds of communities are (and aren’t) at risk from environmental hazards, and the compounded pollution and climate burdens some communities face. These tools can also help policymakers understand where environmental justice communities are located, and where climate impacts are being felt first and worst—information that should help inform the ambitious climate priorities of the Biden-Harris administration.
This webinar will highlight lessons learned from existing local and regional mapping tools and efforts to inform these current national discussions.

Mapping Climate & Environmental Justice
2021-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 | IN
To create a healthier future for people and wildlife, we must improve our climate resilience and identify disparate and cumulative impacts of pollution.
Learn how environmental justice mapping tools can help policymakers chart an equitable path forward: natwild.life/ejmapping

Wetland Protection in Indiana: The Way Forward
2021-02-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
The second event will be hosted by the Hoosier Environmental Council, White River Alliance, and the Indiana Land Protection Alliance. Speakers from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Army Corps of Engineers, and environmental consulting will use a case study project to illustrate how federal and state laws work to protect isolated wetland functions and conclude with possible changes to these policies being discussed in the current Indiana legislative session.
Please see the attached announcement or this website for the list of speakers and details, as well as a link to register.

The Value of All Wetlands: Indiana Researchers Weigh In
2021-02-24 15:00 - 16:20 | IN
Scientists from universities across Indiana will share research on the value of isolated wetlands, which are vital to the health of Indiana’s ecology, water and people. These unique and important ecosystems are currently threatened by Senate Bill 389, which would repeal critical wetland protections in Indiana. Dr. Sara McMillan will moderate a forum with speakers from Purdue University, Indiana University, Notre Dame and IUPUI about many ecosystem functions that isolated wetlands provide including: flood storage, wildlife habitat, water quality improvements, and carbon storage. Use link to register.

2021 Indiana Wildlife Virtual Conference
2021-01-30 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
This year our annual Indiana Wildlife Conference will be held via zoom. We are excited to host the National Wildlife Federation’s President and CEO, Collin O’Mara as our keynote. Join us for exciting updates, a silent auction and more! Registration
