The CommunityLink (*new nonprofit center) near Shelbyville High School is close to opening. The week of July 20 they are looking for volunteers to help with the final cleaning so that it will be move-in ready for the social service nonprofits. This center will also house a centralized food pantry. Stay tuned for updates on the event!
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Morristown Derby Days - Volunteers Needed (July 24-26)
Morristown Derby Days will be held on July 24-25, 2026. This annual event is not possible without the help of wonderful volunteers. There are plenty of areas where your help is needed to make Derby Days a success. Learn more and sign up here.
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Volunteer Appreciation and Recruitment Breakfast (May 21)
Volunteer locally or want to get connected? Join us Thursday, May 21 from 8:30–11 a.m. (*Open House) at the Shelby County Public Library Community Plaza for an open house celebrating you!
Read MoreShelby County Soil & Water Conservation District: Plant Order / Spring Observer
Spring is in the air and the time to plant native flowers is almost here. Check out the Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District’s newsletter “The Observer”, which includes the native plant sale order form. Plant orders are due with payment by Thursday, April 23, 2026. The date for plant pick-up date is Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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Free Tree Give-Away (Apr. 18)
Tree Give-Away (Apr. 18 / 8:30am) at Blue River Memorial Park - The following saplings will be available for pick-up on a first come, first serve basis (FREE!): Red Pine, Virginia Pine, Red Oak, Tulip Tree, Bald Cypress, Chestnut Oak, Shagbark Hickory, Buttonbush, Silky Dogwood, and Black Chokeberry
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BRANCH: Help Cut & Treat Purple Wintercreeper at the Knauf Trail (April 25 - New Date)
Join BRANCH, a local non-profit dedicated to removal of invasive plants, on Saturday April 25th from 9am-11am at the Knauf trail (within the first quarter mile). This is at the Big Blue River Trailhead located off of SR9. BRANCH will cut and treat purple wintercreeper. Learn more and RSVP
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Central Indiana Land Trust: Garlic Mustard Pull at Meltzer Woods (April 15, 22, & 29)
Tree Trot 5K Run/Walk (Apr. 18)
It's almost time for the Annual Tree Trot 5k located at Blue River Memorial Park! This event is a special one held each year by SHS Students looking to plant more trees throughout the park and BRCC. Early registration ends April 4th! Sign up today to secure your spot and t-shirt. Register here.
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Parks and Rec: First Day Hike at Blue River Memorial Park (Jan.1)
Kick off the New Year with fresh air, friendly faces, and a few healthy steps!
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Indiana State Parks: First Day Hikes (Jan. 1)
Kick off America’s semiquincentennial with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks and lakes.
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