Sargent Road Nature Series: Exploring Indiana's Wetlands Through Time

Join us for our fifth Sargent Road Nature Series of 2026! Ecologist Tom Swinford will take attendees on a historical tour of the types and diversity of Indiana’s wetlands. Participants will discuss the ecologically important roles Indiana’s wetlands play in our environment including their ecological roles and learn about several of the flagship species that define them.

Tom Swinford is an ecologist, writer, and Land Preservation Director at Sycamore Land Trust. Over a long career in conservation, he has worked at the state, federal, and nonprofit levels to protect, restore, and build support for Indiana’s natural places. He spent 29 years with DNR’s Nature Preserves before retiring as the agency’s Assistant Director.

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The Sargent Road Nature Series are monthly "nature focused" educational events hosted at the "Sargent Road Nature House" on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Hosts from Mud Creek Conservancy and Sargent Road Association will be onsite to welcome you!

Registration is free but required and all registrants must also be active (2026) members of Mud Creek Conservancy or Sargent Road Association.

You can renew your Mud Creek Conservancy membership here: Become a Member | Mud Creek

Parking at the Sargent Road Nature House (7851 Sargent Rd) is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. Satellite parking is available at Sargent Road Nature Park and connector trails will be open to the Nature House. We recommend arriving 15-30 min early in case you need to enjoy a hike through the nature park due to full parking.

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