Past Events

Join this Ask An Expert Live session and learn interesting facts about frogs and toads, their natural history, interesting research about the threats they face, and what can you do to help frogs? Check for future subjects each month at the website. Dr. Rod Williams – Professor of Wildlife Science – Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources; Dr. Jason Hoverman – Associate Professor of Invertebrate Ecology, Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources; Dr. Michael Lannoo – Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine

The Indiana DNR, the Indiana Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society, and the Indiana Audubon Society will be leading an evening excursion at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area to watch the American Woodcock perform its mating ritual, the sky dance. Learn about the American Woodcock’s migration, habitat needs, and how the IN DNR and our partners are working to conserve the American Woodcock. The walk will start at 7:00 PM at the main office entrance. The walk will involve…

Learn from an MD about the signs and symptoms of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme, and discover what to do if you get a tick bite. Presented by Dr. Kim Lentz.

The Ohio River Valley Woodlands and Wildlife Workshop is a multistate workshop that will provide you with forestry and wildlife experts from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio who will address the questions and concerns that you have with the management of your properties. This is an online program in 2021. 9 a.m. Welcome 9:15 a.m.    Are My Woods Healthy? Assessing the Health of Your Woodland – Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources; Kathy Smith…

Join this Ask An Expert Live session and learn about snakes and turtles, their natural history, interesting research happening in Indiana, and why you don’t need to worry about water moccasins in your pond! Dr. Rod Williams – Professor of Wildlife Science – Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources; Dr. Bruce Kingsbury, Director of the Environmental Resource Center, Purdue Fort Wayne; Dr. Vicky Meretsky, Director of the Environmental Master’s Programs, Indiana University Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Join this Ask An Expert Live session and learn about the reptiles and amphibians of Indiana, the interesting work happening around the state, and some common myths about herps! Dr. Rod Williams – Professor of Wildlife Science – Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources; Mike Lodato, Member of Indiana Technical Advisory Committee for Herpetology; Nathan Engbrecht, Herpetologist, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

***Note event time is 9-Noon CDT, or 10-1 EDT. Want to learn how to identify and control invasive plants in your woodlands? Get hands-on training at the Purdue Extension Invasive Species Field Day at the Dzimianski-Zachmeyer Farm located at 20648 Culver Road, St. Meinrad, IN. Extension Forester Ron Rathfon and Extension Educator Sara Dzimianski will teach you how to identify common invasive plants, and demonstrate management strategies including cutting techniques and tools, chemical control, and prescribed grazing. Questions? Contact Sara…