Indy Land Stewardship

We decided to tackle this mess of invasive oriental bittersweet vines (Celastrus orbiculatus) at Eagle Creek Park yesterday. This woody vine will strangle any plant in its path and smother native vegetation from the weight of its aerial stems.

We freed the affected trees by untwining vines and treated cut stumps. Check out the before and after!

Christian Park has something in the works, too...🌻🪵

Exciting things happening at Spades Park...🌳🪻

A little rain never stopped anyone-- definitely not the momma snapping turtle ready to build her nest at Eagle Creek Ornithology Center yesterday!🐢

We also spotted Fire Pink (silene virginica) in bloom🌺

**CANCELED: Garfield Park W**d Wrangle**
Due to the storm rolling in, we will have to reschedule this event for another day.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity this weekend? Join Indy Land Stewardship as we tackle invasive species at Garfield Park this Saturday at 9AM! We will be meeting at the Ellis Shelter and working along Pleasant Run.

Send us a message on Facebook or email [email protected] to RSVP. See you there🌿

Thank you Strike Team volunteers— what a beautiful day! We worked around the bird sanctuary cutting back large autumn olive and bush honeysuckle. We hope to continue improving views of the water from the trail… until next month!

First W**d Wrangle of 2026✅

Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday for our second annual W**d Wrangle at Barton Park! Volunteers removed bush honeysuckle, wintercreeper, Norway maple, and garlic mustard. We made lots of progress opening up views of the water. It’s clear the community cares so deeply about this park😊 You guys put in the work!

Land Stewardship wishes everyone a Happy Earth Day!🌎

Land Stewardship is dedicated to protecting Indianapolis’s natural spaces so everyone can experience and enjoy them. We’re incredibly grateful for the volunteers who have given their time and energy over the past year.

Life surrounds us, and it’s up to all of us to help protect it.