Events
There are hundreds of environmentally-related events every year in Indiana, and for now at least I lack the time to find and list that many. So, the focus of this page is on events that are perhaps of interest across the state, rather than local events. Having said that, I'll include local stuff if I have time. Know of something that should be included? PLEASE let me know. Thanks!
31 January 2026
Shawnee Bottoms Nature Preserve
Fountain County
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Volunteer Workday at Shawnee Bottoms
Join NICHES on Saturday, Jan 31st for a volunteer workday at their Shawnee Bottoms Preserve in Fountain county from 10am-1pm. They will be focusing their efforts on dragging downed brush and logs away from a fire line in preparation for the Spring 2026 burn season. Please dress for the weather and consider bringing work boots, gloves, snacks, and a water bottle.
6 February 2026
Monroe Convention Center
302 S College Ave, Bloomington
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference
The Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC) connects Hoosier climate leaders to the knowledge, tools, and resources that can accelerate climate action and resilience efforts in Indiana. The conference brings together sustainability professionals, scholars, and climate advocates from across the state to enhance cross-sector collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen Indiana's climate and resilience network.
Registration is $90 for general admission and $25 for students and includes a full day of conference activities and buffet lunch. Space is limited.
22 February 2026
Black Rock Nature Preserve
Warren County
2:00 pm
Mindfulness Hike: Shelter
Join NICHES for the first Mindfulness Hike of 2026! We will wind through the ancient cliffs and forest at Black Rock on a Mindfulness Hike centered on “shelter.” In this place where stone, root, and canopy hold steady against time, we’ll slow our pace and listen for the quiet assurances nature offers: safety, grounding, and room to breathe. Through brief reflections presented by NICHES and A Work in Progress Faith Community, participants will explore how the landscape shelters its animal inhabitants and how it can shelter us, too.