Friends of Lye Creek Prairie Burn

Friends of Lye Creek Prairie Burn Lye Creek Prairie Burn is an 80-acre wetland/prairie located in northern Montgomery County, Indiana.

This preserved natural area is dedicated to the restoration and protection of native habitats, supporting a diverse range of wildlife and plant species.

I could hardly make them out, but I had three Common Nighthawks flying over the Burn this evening! Keep your eyes peeled...
09/01/2026

I could hardly make them out, but I had three Common Nighthawks flying over the Burn this evening! Keep your eyes peeled around sunset, they are on the move, making their way to South America!

08/30/2026

Nothing like a pond full of Wood Ducks, enjoying the wetlands!

08/29/2026

The Ruby’s are out in full force tonight, enjoying that fresh sugar water and fattening up for their long journey to South America! ❤️

What luck today to have not one, but two really great birds at the field! This Black-billed Cuckoo came right out in the...
08/27/2026

What luck today to have not one, but two really great birds at the field! This Black-billed Cuckoo came right out in the open to hunt from a snag. I feel like I hit the lottery today!

You’ve got to love the birds of the Burn!

This photo would not win any awards, that's for sure, but WHO CARES! This is the VERY FIRST documented Golden-winged War...
08/27/2026

This photo would not win any awards, that's for sure, but WHO CARES! This is the VERY FIRST documented Golden-winged Warbler at the Lye Creek Prairie Burn! What an amazing little warbler! Another bird added to the field list; we are up to 244! Whooo hooo!

08/25/2026

Up close and personal with a Great Blue Heron 😳💙

The Burn is open for business! I got the trails dried up enough that people can access the property without walking thro...
08/24/2026

The Burn is open for business! I got the trails dried up enough that people can access the property without walking through muck, and I also got the trails mowed, whew!!

I’ve been working on cleaning up the berm in the parking lot too. It’s become so overgrown I can’t even see the native grasses I planted last year! 😳. I’m hoping to have it done by the end of the week. It feels good to get things cleaned up and ready for everyone to enjoy! 💚

Spent most of the afternoon at the Burn today! I really wanted to take a good look at the wetlands and move a few of my ...
08/22/2026

Spent most of the afternoon at the Burn today! I really wanted to take a good look at the wetlands and move a few of my wetland cameras around. It’s unbelievable how much water is out there in the field!

I’ve been involved with the LCPB for over 13 years, and many of those years were spent alongside my dear friend Clint Murray, who started the LCPB. I’m so thankful for him and his vision!

I have **NEVER** seen this much water here at this time of year. It’s crazy! The wetlands are usually dried up by now. I really believe all of this water could carry us through the fall months, but we’ll have to wait and see!

I definitely have a lot of catching up to do when it comes to mowing. It’s a jungle in there right now! 😂 And we’re expecting even more rain tomorrow.

As soon as the trails dry out and we’re not dealing with all the water and muck, I’ll open the property back up to visitors. I’ll keep you all posted!

For now, enjoy these photos of the wetlands from today. 💚🌿💧

Take care,
Shari
Owner/caretaker

Hey all! I hate to do it but the LCPB is closed until further notice due to high water. There is no place to walk at the...
08/20/2026

Hey all! I hate to do it but the LCPB is closed until further notice due to high water. There is no place to walk at the moment. I need a week or so to get this place dried up. Spread the word!

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2249 E 650 N
Crawfordsville, IN
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