Tippecanoe County Partnership for Water Quality

09/14/2026

Help our friends at Wabash River Enhancement Corp collect samples from local creeks and streams this Friday or Saturday.
The Wabash Sampling Blitz is September 18 & 19. The weather looks absolutely beautiful, it is a ton of fun, and it is a perfect outdoor activity for all ages! Grab a roommate, friend, or family member and sign up as a pair. You’ll spend about 1-2 hours exploring local streams, testing water quality, and helping gather data to keep our environment healthy.
Sign up -> wabashriver.net/wabash-blitz/

09/08/2026

Hope to see you out at today with . We'll be at Munger Park (3505 Greenbush St, Lafayette) from 10 AM - 12 PM! We'll be managing a native pollinator planting! 🦋🐝🐜

09/04/2026

Volunteer for September 22, 23, 24, 29, & 30! From rafting to morning crew to afternoon crew--you chose how and when you volunteer. Learn more and sign up to volunteer: https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/1534/Volunteer-Information
Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 765.423.9228

09/03/2026

Really exciting news: and are putting on a FREE play on the Wabash River this weekend! Come to Tapawingo Park on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday evening to see Treasure Island starting at 6:30 PM! Park for free at the Wabash Landing garage. Bring a blanket or camp chairs and bug spray! It's going to be so much fun ☠🚣

09/02/2026

Volunteering is always better with friends! 😄Register together and clean up at parks and trails along the mighty Wabash River! De-Trash the Wabash is Saturday, October 3 from 9 AM - 12 PM at Tapawingo Park.
🐟Register: bit.ly/de-trash

09/01/2026

You have one week left to order your native trees and shrubs from our friends at ! Send us a message if you'd like recommendations--we're happy to help! ✨Native Tree & Shrub Sale: https://tippecanoecountyswcd.org/tree-sale

08/31/2026

The Wabash River contains fish from small, endangered darters to large paddlefish. Help clean up their home by picking up trash and other debris from trails and parks along the river on Oct. 3.
💙Register for De-Trash the Wabash: bit.ly/de-trash

08/26/2026

You gotta get in on the Wabash Sampling Blitz fun! Do some citizen science on Friday, Sept 18 or Saturday, Sept 19. Learn more and sign up: wabashriver.net/wabash-blitz

08/25/2026

WREC is looking for a full time AmeriCorps conservation fellow to help us with invasive plant management from September 2026 - August 2027! This is perfect for someone that is planning to go back to higher ed in natural resources. Benefits include:
-Living allowance stipend (up to $25,000)
-Health Insurance (Full-Time, 1,700 hour Members)
-Education award (up to $7,395)
-Personal growth and professional development
-Free gym membership
-Access to a free health clinic
-Student loan deferment and interest forbearance
-Alumni network
-Qualifies as an internship

Check out the below links to learn more and apply! We'd love someone with field experience with invasive plants.

learn more:

https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/government/parks-and-recreation/get-involved/americorps

apply:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV2yfBpLPCSSY4KxMiwuMQcwRERN4F9KRG3i614Z-taKzaBA/viewform

08/20/2026

Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources's "ID That Tree" with Lenny Farlee is one of our favorite resources! Learn about this awesome tree great for bottomlands or your home landscape:

On this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Fa...