Friends of the Limberlost

Friends of the Limberlost Author, naturalist, photographer Gene Stratton-Porter lived and worked in Geneva for 25 years.

Our mission is restoring some of the old Limberlost Swamp now known as the Limberlost Conservation Area and supporting Limberlost State Historic Site. The purpose of Friends of the Limberlost is to promote the Limberlost Cabin State Historic Site as an educational historic facility that fosters remembrance of Gene Stratton-Porter's love of nature reflected in her nature studies, photography, and n

ovels; to assist the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Indiana State Museum and State Historic Sites, with the operation of the Limberlost Cabin State Historic Site; and to promote the development and restoration of wetlands by assisting and cooperating with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Nature Preserves.

I live in a world of light, fragrance, beauty and song. No wonder it overflows in my books. - Gene Stratton-Porter
06/01/2026

I live in a world of light, fragrance, beauty and song. No wonder it overflows in my books. - Gene Stratton-Porter

Nice article in the Portland Commercial Review about the Loblolly Marsh.
05/31/2026

Nice article in the Portland Commercial Review about the Loblolly Marsh.

Editor’s note: This story is the first in a series that will feature attractions in the Graphic Printing Company’s coverage area, including Jay, Randolph and Blackford counties and parts of

Blue flag was a favorite of Gene Stratton-Porter. It is blooming in the Limberlost Conservation Area.
05/26/2026

Blue flag was a favorite of Gene Stratton-Porter. It is blooming in the Limberlost Conservation Area.

The first photo was taken by Gene Stratton-Porter over 100 years ago. The second photo was taken by Terri Lehman May 24 ...
05/26/2026

The first photo was taken by Gene Stratton-Porter over 100 years ago. The second photo was taken by Terri Lehman May 24 at the Limberlost Swamp Nature Preserve. Limberlost Lives!

05/21/2026

Attention Seniors: The Friends of the Limberlost are offering a scholarship for the Next Generation of Naturalists! Interested Indiana resident seniors can submit a poem, essay or other written work about an experience in nature that inspired you. Submissions can be no more than 750 words and no Generative AI can be used. Submissions are due by July 12.

Details and submission info can be found here: https://www.indianamuseum.org/event/scholarship-contest/

Troy Straub sent these photos of the Milky Way taken at the Loblolly Marsh at 6:40 am on May 16. Thank you Troy!
05/17/2026

Troy Straub sent these photos of the Milky Way taken at the Loblolly Marsh at 6:40 am on May 16. Thank you Troy!

All are welcome to a book chat on Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter.
05/16/2026

All are welcome to a book chat on Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter.

Calling all fans of Gene Stratton Porter! Or, if you've heard the name, but haven't had a chance to become familiar with the work of this Indiana author and naturalist... now is your chance! The selection for our June 11 book chat will be the 1904 novel Freckles.

Set in the Limberlost Swamp, this story is about a one-handed, orphaned boy who finds purpose as a timber guard, falls in love with the "Swamp Angel," and learns to appreciate the natural world. The story follows the resilient protagonist as he overcomes his disability and past hardships, finding love and self-worth while protecting valuable timber and encountering the swamp's wildlife, making it a classic tale of courage, nature, and self-discovery.

The book is available for borrowing through the library, both as a physical book or an e-book or audiobook on the Libby app, or available for purchase at the gift shop of the Limberlost State Historic Site, which is Gene Stratton Porter's former log cabin home in Geneva.

Celebrating 100 years of tours at the Limberlost Cabin. In 1926, Dr. and Mrs. Price, who purchased the home in 1920, ope...
05/11/2026

Celebrating 100 years of tours at the Limberlost Cabin. In 1926, Dr. and Mrs. Price, who purchased the home in 1920, opened the home for tours while they lived in the home.

We are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the first land purchase of what would become the Loblolly Marsh Nature Preser...
05/11/2026

We are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the first land purchase of what would become the Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve and the beginning of the Limberlost Conservation Area.

This photo is of Ken Brunswick in 1997 before the restoration began. We owe a debt to Ken who had the vision of restoring the wetlands.

Happy Mother’s Day!Golden Alexanders blooming along the fence row at Music of the Wild. Thank you to Dr. Richard “Doc” Y...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

Golden Alexanders blooming along the fence row at Music of the Wild. Thank you to Dr. Richard “Doc” Yoder for constructing the fence row and for weeding. We appreciate our volunteers.

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200 E 6th Street
Geneva, IN
46740

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