Since 1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust has been dedicated to the preservation and restoration of significant natural areas throughout northwestern Indiana. Today, more than 2,600 acres across Lake, Porter, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties are permanently protected, and most of our nature preserves are open to the public to explore and enjoy.
We invite you to explore our upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and ways to donate, and see how you can help us protect northwestern Indiana’s natural areas, bringing people and nature a little closer in the process.
Take a Nature Scavenger Hunt!
Embark on your own personal adventure, and complete this nature bingo along the way! Play for fun or play for prizes from Shirley Heinze Land Trust and Dig the Dunes!
Do You Have a Native Garden?
Planting native gardens can make a difference for northwestern Indiana's natural ecosystems and pollinators. Learn more about planting a native garden, and if you have a native garden, submit it for a Bringing Nature Home award!
4,050 Hours Volunteered in 2019
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Whether you’d like to spend a few hours in nature by helping to maintain our trails and preserves, or assist with workshops and workdays that bring people closer to nature, or contribute behind the scenes to help Shirley Heinze Land Trust run smoothly, we need your help.