Indiana Natural Resources Foundation

08/11/2026

Plenty of fun to be had today (or any day) in the Natural Resources building at the Indiana State Fair! 🎣🐢

08/06/2026

🚨🍺 New Pints for Park release 🍺🚨

Visit a Moontown location to give Oubache a try and stay tuned for its can release!

08/04/2026

August is National Make-a-Will Month – a great reminder to revisit your estate planning and invest in the future!

When you include the INRF in your estate planning, you are gifting a legacy that will help preserve Indiana's natural resources in perpetuity. However you decide to donate, every contribution has a significant impact on our special public lands and future generations of Hoosiers.

Learn more about ways to donate at IndianaNRF.org/get-involved

07/31/2026

Another exciting year is ahead for Discover the Outdoors 🌿

More than 5,000 students from 72 different schools will discover Indiana’s outdoors in the upcoming school year thanks to the generosity of our partners and donors. Each Discover the Outdoors trip allows students to explore and learn about Indiana’s natural resources as they’re guided by dedicated DNR staff.

Learn more at ow.ly/gyxH50Zs3tl

07/28/2026

Today is World Nature Conservation Day - a great opportunity to celebrate Indiana’s incredible natural resources! 🌿

With your support, we’re inspiring the next generation of conservationists, growing Indiana’s forests, increasing public land, and so much more. Join us in celebrating and preserving Indiana's natural legacy today at IndianaNRF.org/donate

📸 Sunrise over Starve Hollow Lake

07/21/2026

When invasives like tree of heaven began taking over disturbed areas of McCormick’s Creek State Park after the 2023 tornado, DNR staff began working to restore the park’s native habitat. Generous participation in the Happy Little 5K helped support those restoration efforts last summer. 🏃🌳

Look back at that special project at IndianaNRF.org/running-for-the-trees and stay tuned for project updates and 2027 Happy Little 5K information later this year!

07/16/2026

Looking for an outdoor adventure this year? Consider exploring Indiana’s public lands on foot with a backpacking trip! Indiana DNR’s recently updated “Where to Backpack” interactive map gives you plenty of info to start your preparation - on.IN.gov/where-to-backpack

📸 A steep climb on the Knobstone Trail in Jackson-Washington State Forest

07/09/2026

🌿 Support Indiana’s natural legacy for generations to come

Did you know you can include the INRF in your estate planning? Doing so is a meaningful way to help protect Indiana’s outdoor spaces for future generations. Learn more about legacy gifts and other ways you can celebrate Indiana’s natural resources at IndianaNRF.org/get-involved/

07/06/2026

Earn points for exploring the DNR properties you love! Learn more about the new Indiana DNR Rewards pass ⬇️

Announcing the Indiana DNR Rewards pass! Similar to other rewards programs, Indiana DNR Rewards is a program that gives you the opportunity to earn points by engaging in different activities across the state at DNR managed properties. Participants will earn points for things like overnight stays at a state park inn, camping, visiting a nature preserve, visiting a state forest, visiting a shooting range, renting a watercraft … there are more than 200 opportunities to earn points.
Points are collected, and once you reach 10,000 points, you may redeem points for a $25 Indiana State Park Inns gift card or a $25 camping gift card.
Check-ins reset every 24 hours, so you get points every time you visit a state park/forest/nature preserve, or state fish & wildlife area or every night you spend under the stars camping! Have fun and get rewarded for the things you already love to do!
To get started, download the Indiana DNR app from your favorite app store. Indiana DNR Rewards is housed in the DNR app. PRO TIP: once you have clicked on the Indiana DNR Rewards pass and follow the instructions to sign up and you are on the Indiana DNR Rewards pass SAVE A SHORTCUT TO YOUR HOMESCREEN.
On an Android* phone, click the 3 vertical dots and scroll down to “Add to Home Screen” and on an iPhone**, once you’re in the Indiana DNR Rewards pass, click on the share icon, which appears as a square with an arrow pointing up, then click on “Add to Home Screen.”
Have fun with the newly introduced Indiana DNR Rewards pass! Have a great, safe, and fun Independence Day with family and friends. Happy 250th!
More: on.IN.gov/DNRRewards

07/02/2026

Celebrate July 4th weekend in Indiana’s outdoors! 🎣🌱

Indiana’s special forests, lakes, trails, and parks are ready for you to explore this weekend. Whether you’re casting a line into a river or lake, hiking your favorite trail, or enjoying time around the campfire, it’s a great weekend to spend time in nature.

As you explore, remember that your support helps protect and preserve these incredible places for future generations.