Meltzer Farm

06/03/2026

Relax, breathe, walk... 🌳💚🌞

05/29/2026

More photos from the grand opening. Philip's sisters, Martha and Betty, were front row.

P.S. Meltzer Woods was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973. 📰

05/25/2026

Spending this memorial day thinking about our darling, darling Philip Meltzer. He was a WWII veteran serving in the 390th Military Police in Belgium and Germany.

Of course, he has his favorite tree, the white oak,
carved into his stone.

A lover of poetry, the back contains a verse from the poem Thanatopsis.

05/25/2026

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In Indiana, some forests don’t just grow—they outlast entire chapters of history.

05/19/2026

Happy 10th anniversary to Meltzer Woods! 🌿

Exactly 10 years ago today, this beautiful old-growth forest officially opened to the public.

At the age of 90, Philip Meltzer finally achieved his life long dream of turning Meltzer Woods into a nature preserve that all could enjoy. Vice President Mike Pence joined him for the ceremonial ribbon cutting.

05/01/2026

Hoosier Landmarks for Learning's schoolhouse library is open for the season!

📚🚨 We’re Open for the Season! 🚨📚

We’ve worked hard to get everything ready and can’t wait to see familiar faces and welcome new visitors.

⏰ Our Hours ⏰

Friday: 10AM - DUSK
Saturday: 10AM - DUSK
Sunday: 10AM - DUSK
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10AM - DUSK
Thursday: 10AM - DUSK

Thank you for your continued support! We’re so excited to see you this season 📚

04/22/2026

🪵Brady Meltzer loved rebuilding log cabins. In addition to the three cabins at Meltzer Farm, he rebuilt The Hendricks Cabin at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.

This photo and caption were featured in the 1996 book Shelbyville: A Pictorial History by Beverly Oliver.

04/20/2026

Want to volunteer?🌳
There's still time to sign up for two upcoming workdays: one this Wednesday (Earth Day!) and one next Wednesday.

Find out more and sign up : https://conservingindiana.org/events/

03/21/2026

If you're interested in volunteering in Meltzer Woods, here is your opportunity. 💚🌞🌳

Help us welcome back native plants and wildlife by removing invasive garlic mustard from Meltzer Woods. Support the health and resilience of the old growth forest by helping with invasive plant removal. Meltzer Woods is a National Natural Landmark and one of our most beloved preserves. All Ages Plea...

03/14/2026

What will you discover this spring in Meltzer Woods? 🌱

The color of this lovely mushroom is baked right into its name: Laetiporus sulphureus. Chicken of the woods grows in fan-shaped layers that are orange-red to orange-yellow on top and sulfur-yellow below. Its overlapping clusters appear on dead or dying deciduous trees, as well as stumps, buried roots, and living trees. This one was found one spring at Meltzer Woods. ⁠
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Reminder: state-dedicated nature preserves like this one are not open for foraging. Let the shroom's bright color be a feast for the eyes.⁠
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Source: Missouri Department of Conservation⁠