Warren Piece
Community Connection
Warren Piece Co is a welcoming community of folks promoting opportunities for people to connect with the land.
The Warren Piece Community is a place where people and nature flourish together. Conservation is a way of life; education fosters curiosity and learning; and a community built on shared work and shared joy for our deep connection to the land.
WP Co is a place where people don’t just visit nature—they connect with it. Our aim is to attract folks who wish to live lightly on the land, with a sense of purpose and some well-earned sprinkles of fun.
We envision a place where individuals from all walks of life come together to share knowledge, build lasting relationships, and work collaboratively toward a healthy environment.
Power to the People and the Prairie…
together we flourish!
Warren Piece Co. BeginningsWarren Piece began in 2002 when a group of people chose to purchase and protect 100 acres of land in Warren County. Originally established as a private land trust, WP Co transitioned to a non-profit organization in 2024. Guided by the dedication, vision, and joyful grit of the original members. We are now planting seeds of deep reciprocity with the earth and with the surrounding community.
We are a non-profit organization committed to connecting people with the land in the spirit of building community and conserve our shared land. The core values of community, conservation, and education nurture collaborative relationships between people and the environment.
Led by the WP Conservation Council the Warren Piece community of volunteers share in the responsibilities of prairie, woods, and wetlands maintenance, while creating opportunities for people to develop a kinship with nature.
We are creating a place where:
Our VisionWe envision a future where conservation, community, and creativity intertwine, shaping a legacy of stewardship for generations to come. The land is restored, protected, and flourishing. Prairie, forest, and wetland ecosystems are cared for with intention and respect. All people are welcomed and valued. We gather to learn, celebrate, and cultivate relationships with each other and the natural world. We live lightly on the land and embrace practices that regenerate rather than deplete.
Humans are not separate from nature; we’re part of it.
Our MissionWarren Piece Co is a community that stewards a hundred-acre piece of land in Warren County, Indiana. This is where people come together to build community and conserve our shared land. Committed to our core values of community, conservation, education, and inclusion, we value activities that enhance collaborative relationships between people and nature.
Mission Goals:
To conserve and restore the prairie, woodland, and wetland areas of our shared land
Build community that operates with cooperation, transparency, and reciprocity
Employ sustainable agricultural practices
Protect Big Pine Creek
Build environmentally responsible structures and infrastructures
Engage in outreach activities that are compatible with our values and vision.
Warren Piece, Co promotes connection to nature for all. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, and identities.
Community
We believe in the power of community and the strength that comes from collaboration. We are building a space where everyone-regardless of their background or identity can connect, collaborate and thrive. Our approach is rooted in cooperation, transparency, and reciprocity; ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
Conservation
We are passionate stewards of the land, committed to the long-term health of the prairie, woodland, wetland, and Big Pine Creek ecosystems. We prioritize sustainability, conservation, and restoration in all our efforts, from our agricultural practices to the protection of natural habitats. Our goal is to preserve this land for future generations, maintaining its biodiversity and ecological balance.
Our ValuesEducation
We believe that education is key to fostering a connection to nature and inspiring meaningful action. We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities that empower individuals to understand and engage with the environment. Through outreach, programming, and hands-on experiences, we promote lifelong learning and a sense of responsibility toward the natural world.
Inclusion
Nature is for everyone, and we’re determined to do our part in giving everyone a chance to experience it. WP is a space where diversity and identities are valued and supported. No matter who you are or where you come from, we’re here to remove the barriers that stop you from connecting with nature and the people around you.
“If one [pecan] tree fruits, they all fruit— there are no soloists. Not one tree in a grove, but the whole grove; not one grove in the forest, but every grove; all across the county and all across the state... What happens to one happens to us all. All flourishing is mutual.”
— Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Events & Volunteer Days
From the May Pole celebration to timber management and stewardship to guided nature education, we are always up to something!
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About us
Find out about how WP Co operates, how the Governing Board and Conservation Council work together, and the people behind the Governing Board.
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