Big Day for the Birds at Buddha Preserve - IKC Focus on Fauna Field Event
Buddha Karst Nature Preserve, Lawrence County, Saturday, October 11, 9:00 - 11:00 am EDT
Join us for a bird walk and citizen science as we partner once again with the Indiana Audubon Society and the Indiana Land Protection Alliance for October Big Day. Our event this year takes us back to the Buddha Karst Nature Preserve with expert birder Cathy Meyer of Bloomington. ILPA member trusts throughout the state participate in this event, which is great for newbies, experts, and non-birders alike! Please choose Buddha Karst Preserve and use promo code CAVES100 to waive the $5 fee when registering: OBD2025.eventbrite.com
Fauna and History of Lawrence County Caves and Karst - IKC Focus on Fauna Field Event
Near Mitchell, Lawrence County, Saturday, November 8, 10:00 am to 1 pm EST
Join us for a guided surface tour and hike exploring the unique wildlife and history of Lawrence County’s karst and caves with board members Tom Sollman and Keith Dunlap. A key focus is on our multi trip cave fish population study at Hamer Cave within Spring Mill State Park. Registration opens October 3. Visit IKCFieldTourNovember2025.
Other Updates:
Come see board member Goni Iskali at the ISU Bat Fest in Terre Haute on Saturday, September 27 from 10-3! And lots of cool stuff going on at the 20th annual Bat Fest! https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/
Stewardship, Pitch In Meal, Board Meeting Sunday, September 28
Shawnee Karst Preserve, 3918 SR 60 E, Mitchell, IN (watch for IKC yard sign)
Stewardship Activities 10 am - 12 noon EDT - we will tackle invasive autumn olive, trail maintenance, etc. All abilities and interests welcome!
Pitch In Lunch 12 noon - 12:50 pm EDT - we will provide either sandwiches or burgers, please bring a side or dessert to share if you are able!
IKC Executive Board Meeting 1pm - 4 pm EDT - stay a minute, the whole meeting or hike the trail!
Bats and Rocks Saturday, October 25, 10 am - 1pm EDT
Join the Nature Conservancy of Indiana and Indiana Karst Conservancy for a free and family-friendly hike around one of south-central Indiana’s most beautiful natural areas, Henderson Park. TNC Land Stewards Mike Everidge and Ryan Goetz will co-lead with IKC's Matt Selig, Goni Iskali, and Scott Frosch. Come out and see what Henderson Park is all about! https://forms.office.com/pages/
Indiana Caverns Bat Day October 25 - All kinds of cool stuff going on near Corydon in Harrison County! https://www.facebook.com/
Indiana Cave Symposium April 18, 2026
Orange County Community Center, Paoli
Mission accomplished! We have reached our fund-raising goal for acquiring the expansion property connecting the IKC Wayne Cave Preserve with the National Speleological Society's Richard Blenz Preserve in Monroe County. Many thanks to all our donors; a list can be viewed here.
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Henderson Park - The IKC now manages access for the City of Salem and The Nature Conservancy to the caves within Henderson Park for recreational caving. Groups wishing to gain access need to apply for a permit. Click here for details.
Indiana DNR - On behalf of the Indiana Dept of Natural Resources, the IKC manages access to several caves within Spring Mill State Park and Cave River Valley. Groups wishing to visit them must apply for a permit and comply with proper WNS decontamination protocols. Click here for details.
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