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OLIVER'S WOODS NATURE PRESERVE

Oliver's Woods is a 53-acre nature preserve located in the midst of Indianapolis' Keystone at the Crossing shopping area.  It was bequeathed to the Land Trust by Mr. Oliver Daugherty, who passed away in 2009.  The Land Trust publicly celebrated its protection on June 12th, 2010 with about 150 members and friends. 

The land was originally obtained along with another 250 acres through a land grant by Oliver Daugherty's great-grandfather, Dr. James Livingston Thompson.     

The 53-acre property includes 16 acres of woods, 37 acres of prairie-savanna restoration, and a mile of frontage along the White River.  The southern half of the popular Town Run Trail Park is encompassed within this property.  The mountain bike trails will remain in place, as was agreed upon by Mr. Daugherty and Indy Parks.  The remaining portion of the property will eventually serve as the Central Indiana Land Trust's headquarters, and hiking trails will be added for nature walks and wildlife viewing. 

This nature preserve is not yet officially open to the public, but we look forward to sharing it with the community soon.  To be kept up to date on this and our other properties, you can add yourself to our email list here.