Since 1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust has been dedicated to the preservation and restoration of significant natural areas throughout northwestern Indiana. Today, more than 2,800 acres across Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, and Marshall 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.
Submit your native plant garden for the Bringing Nature Home Award today!
The Bringing Nature Home Award recognizes the efforts of those who are creating healthier habitats for pollinators, wildlife, and people.
Submit your native plant garden for the Bringing Nature Home Award today!
Bringing Nature Home Award
Applications Due August 20th
Bringing Nature Home Award
Applications Due August 20th
Take a look at all of the events we're hosting (left), and visit the Nature in the Arts page to see our upcoming virtual events.
We hope to see you this summer!
Shirley Heinze is hosting free, public, family-friendly arts events in 2022!
Nature in the Arts
Shirley Heinze is hosting free, public, family-friendly arts events in 2022!
Take a look at all of the events we're hosting (left), and visit the Nature in the Arts page to see our upcoming virtual events.
Take a look at all of the events we're hosting (above), and visit the Nature in the Arts page to see our upcoming virtual events.
Through our new initiative, Activating Green Spaces, we aim to provide environmental education and outdoor experiences for underrepresented communities in Gary, IN.
Activating Green Spaces
Thanks to NIPSCO for providing grant funding for this project, and to our partners Brown Faces Green Spaces, Aetna Manor Revitalization Program, Gary Community School Corporation, West Side Leadership Academy, and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, INC.
Thanks to NIPSCO for providing grant funding for this project, and to our partners Brown Faces Green Spaces, Aetna Manor Revitalization Program, Gary Community School Corporation, West Side Leadership Academy, and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, INC.
We're striving for equity in the outdoors.
Through our new initiative, Activating Green Spaces, we aim to provide environmental education and outdoor experiences for underrepresented communities in Gary, IN.
Thanks to NIPSCO for providing grant funding for this project, and to our partners Brown Faces Green Spaces, Aetna Manor Revitalization Program, Gary Community School Corporation, West Side Leadership Academy, and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, INC.
We're striving for equity in the outdoors.
Through our new initiative, Activating Green Spaces, we aim to provide environmental education and outdoor experiences for underrepresented communities in Gary, IN.
Activating Green Spaces
Plant Identifying in Peg's Native Garden:
Last month we were able to clean up Peg's garden! The first Monday of October we are interested in Plant Identifying in Peg's Native Garden. This photo of Biodiversity in Peg's Native Garden, was taken in 2014! Fast forward to 2022 and this garden
Join Save the Dunes for a day of outdoor clean-up at the historic Barker House.
Barker House is the headquarters for the Save the Dunes staff members. After two years of remote working and no in-person events, the grounds of Barker House are in need of some TLC.
If you are looking for an
Save the Seeds at Beverly Shores
Calling on Beverly Shores volunteers to assist with gathering seeds from several plant types at Beverly Shores Project Area! The purpose of seed gathering in the Great Marsh ties in with our restoration efforts that creates a corridor of habitats for our native
October "Big" Day is one of the biggest birding events of the year. Join birding guides Kristen Sweinhart and Evie Kirkwood to explore Lydick Bog Nature Preserve. Registration is required.
October "Big" Day is one of the biggest birding events of the year. Join interpretive guide Cookie Ferguson on an educational and inspirational birding hike through Ambler Flatwoods. Registration is required.
