Stewart Woods
Dr. R. B. Stewart gave his 22-acre property in 1951 for “training and practice to students and others.” FNR utilizes this property heavily for instruction since it was one of the last remaining woods, along with McCormick Woods, next to campus. The property was acquired by Purdue in 1965 and management directed by FNR. Seven departments utilize the property for outdoor class labs. The hiking trail is used daily by local recreationists.
Property Statistics
- Acres: 31
- Acquired: 1965 began
More About Stewart Woods
- Understanding distribution of amphibians and prevalence of pathogenic chytrid fungus – Dr. Catherine Searle
- Mycoflora of Indiana – Dr. Catherine Aime
- Edge Canopy Study – Dr. Brady Hardiman
- White ash (Fraxinus americana) has been depleted by Emerald Ash Borer throughout the property and dead trees are left for natural decay. Other species will eventually take their place.
- Trail improvements were completed in 2017 including 8 new bridge installations, trail diversion to slow soil erosion
- 7 departments use property for outdoor labs
- Hiking trails available throughout
Please contact the property manager for a copy of this property’s management plan.
Property Manager:
Brian D. Beheler
Phone: 765-496-5015
Fax: 765-583-3512
Email: behelerb@purdue.edu
Safety speech on the proper handling of brush saws prior to class with students learning about the removal of non-native invasive species. Photo by Brian Beheler. 
Non-native invasive species management work day. Photo by Brian Beheler. 