10/28/2026
From our friends at Ouabache Land Conservancy!
Join Ouabache Land Conservancy for a James Whitcomb Riley Poetry Hike at Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve a fall afternoon where Indiana’s natural beauty meets the words of our “Hoosier Poet.”
Writer and photographer Mike Lunsford will lead us through woodlands home to 25 tree species, sharing Riley’s nature-focused verse and his connections to Terre Haute, including Eugene V. Debs. Experience the poetry in the kind of forested Midwestern landscape that inspired his writing as we celebrate 16 years of state-dedicated protection for this special preserve.
🍁 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕛 Noon–1:30 p.m.
📍 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute
Meet at the preserve entrance.
This free, family-friendly hike is moderately difficult, and no reservations are required. Wear long pants and hiking boots or sturdy tennis shoes.
Bring your curiosity, gather the family, and celebrate a place where nature and stories are worth preserving. 🌳