We will continue planting starting this Thursday April 20th which is Earth day and continue through May 1st the day before the tree giveaway. Anyone who would like to help please contact Tim Kanczuzewski at 574-340-0842 as the help is much appreciated. We will plan on working for an hour or so every day after 5pm during the week and then a big push to plant on May 1st. This coming Saturday and next Saturday we will start at 10am at the main bridge.

On Sunday, May 2nd, from 2-4 P.M. we will be giving away seedlings to our members and the public near the bridge. Species include Redbud, Dogwood, and White Pine. On Saturday, May 24th, from 9-Noon, we will be participating in an Arbor Day, Earth Day event at Pinhook Park. We had over 200 hours of volunteer clearing and planting. Volunteers included Mike Connaughton, Sanders Elliot, Dennis Chapla, Jeff Fleenor, Judy Hawkins, Mike Hay, Kenson Kanczuzewski, Tim Kanczuzewski, John Loughran, Abbey Pruitt, Gail Reschley, Rodney Reschley, Marcus Rifley, Izaak Soprleder, Todd Sporleder, JC Sporleder, Josh Sporleder, Jason Thibaut, Rob Wishin, and Ursala Wishin.

The University of Notre Dame has, over the years, kept monitor on Juday Creek. View the latest report on the stream and fish health. View Report (PDF)

Things are getting back to semi normal at the club! Many new members this month, and we welcome you. We are hosting gatherings once again. (In compliance with IN COVID19 regulations). We had the Day Camp kids here earlier this summer for some safe outdoor fun. The Archery league had an 8 week outdoor league. We had quite a few big trees blow down from the recent wind storm, but nothing too bad. We added the Online Membership/Renewal option, which has been very popular, thank you! Great to see you enjoying the park.

We really are blessed to have such a concerned, strong member base and leadership group to keep our pristine grounds maintained for future generations to enjoy. We want to thank all of our loyal members that renewed their memberships and welcome all our new members to the oldest continuing green organization in Michiana.

Your badges will be mailed shortly and you should receive them soon. There was a slight delay this year. Please be patient, and don’t hesitate to enjoy the IKES before your badge arrives! It’s never too late to join or renew!

Two words to every member: Get Involved! Visit the IKES as often as you can, come out to the events that we offer, join the Board of Directors, and volunteer your time and resources to help perpetuate our environmental mission. Every contribution makes a difference! Please make an effort to attend our dinner/programs.

Stan Klaybor Scholarship Award

Do you know a high school senior in St. Joe County pursuing
a degree in an environmental field? We are once again awarding a $500
scholarship in honor of the late great Stan Klaybor.

Click here to see details on the scholarship.

Upcoming Events

Want a guided tour of the grounds? We will be hosting tours on the fourth Sunday of each month from 2-4 P.M. Come out with your hiking gear and meet at the lodge. Tours start on Sunday, March 20th.

Save the date of Saturday, June 6th. That’s our annual “Let’s Go Fishing Day”. Bait, tackle, food and refreshments provided.