Central Chapter Events, September-October
The public is invited to participate in these upcoming events sponsored by INPS Central Chapter:
Sunday, September 8—Hike at Thornwood Preserve with Ben Hess
Meet in the parking lot at 1pm at Thornwood Preserve, 1597 S. Morristown Pike, Greenfield 46140. This beautiful 40 acre parcel of premier woodland has a wetland area with all of the conditions that favor the growth of specially adapted plants and promote the development of characteristic wetland soils. There are also two creeks. The hike will be less than one mile over some moderate to rugged ground through a creek and over rocks to find birds, floodplain flora and hopefully eat pawpaws. Bring binoculars and boots. Space is limited. Please register at inpscentralevents@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 11—Butterfly Tagging with Indiana Native Plant Society and Indiana Wildlife Federation
The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most widely recognized North American butterfly species, but it has seen an estimated 80% decline in its population over the last 20 years through the loss of overwintering and breeding habitat across the country. To collect more data that could answer important questions about monarch biology and conservation, people all over North America carefully catch monarch butterflies and place a tiny paper ID tag on one wing every fall at the onset of migration. The tagged butterflies are released and continue their journeys. They are later recovered when the monarchs are re-sighted or found throughout the migration or overwintering season.
Be a citizen scientist and partner with INPS and Indiana Wildlife Federation for this butterfly tagging event! Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Building at 250 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Getting there: Parking can be tricky as public parking is limited. IUPUI has a pay garage nearby. We will meet on the back patio of NIFS and walk down to the new Monarch Sanctuary to look for butterflies.
Sunday, October 13—Wild Turkeys in Indiana!
INPS Central Chapter is changing it up for their October program. Indiana Master Naturalist, Coletta Kosiba will give a fun and informative presentation about Indiana’s wild turkeys. Did you know they roost high in treetops? That they can be shy and very smart? Snacks will be provided. Program is at 2:00 p.m. at the Wayne Branch library, 198 S. Girls School Rd, Indianapolis. Easy access from I465 and Rockville Rd. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this program with a short monthly meeting following the presentation.
Saturday, October 26—Healing with Native Plants
Indiana Native Plant Society, in partnership with the Nora Branch Library, will have a demonstration and hands-on presentation for uses of local plants. Dr. Candace Corson, who practices Integrative Medicine, will assist participants with making their own take-home jar of healing cream which helps with multiple types of skin conditions and injuries. She will discuss this ancient healing remedy that uses wild white Yarrow, along with the use and benefit of several other plants and flowers such as jewelweed, plantain, violets and dandelions. This is a hands on class—please plan on staying 2 ½ hours from start to finish. Everyone will take home their own jar of salve! There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per person or family to cover the cost of the olive oil and beeswax. 2:00-4:30 p.m., Nora Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. Class size is limited. REGISTER by calling the Nora library at 317-275-4072 or go to attend.indypl.org and search for Healing with Native Plants.
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