We are excited to announce a new initiative funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund! The project, slated to begin in the spring of 2025 and continue through the spring of 2028, will focus on enhancing climate resilience in the Calumet Region, which spans the Indiana-Illinois border. We will […]
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A huge milestone was reached with the donation of 80 acres of land by the late Collis C. Hooks. This generous contribution brings the total acreage preserved by the Trust to an impressive 3,500 acres, further strengthening our mission to preserve and restore natural lands and waters across northwestern Indiana and engage people in nature
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The Bringing Nature Home (BNH) recognition program is designed to inspire home gardeners, landscapers, businesses, and organizations to embrace landscaping with native plants, benefiting both aesthetics and local wildlife. Our goal is to heighten awareness about the critical role of native vegetation in supporting vibrant and resilient ecosystems. Native gardeners have been instrumental in aiding
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Some reflections on the August 17 Nature in the Arts program at Meadowbrook Nature preserve, from Melissa Washburn, Volunteer Naturalist with Shirley Heinze and Program Manager at Art Barn School of Art, and Cara Schmitt, Education Director at Chesterton Art Center From Melissa On Saturday, August 17 I had the pleasure of being a part
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The Student Experiences in Conservation summer internship program at Shirley Heinze Land Trust is over, and it was fantastic. It’s truly amazing what these students were able to accomplish in a relatively short period of time. While it would be far too exhausting to draft a comprehensive narrative capturing the full breadth of their experiences
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In July of 2021, Shirley Heinze’s stewardship staff and volunteers from Cleveland Cliffs began felling trees and clearing brush to create a new trail at the front of Meadowbrook Nature Preserve. It was just one aspect of a master plan guided by a vision that included making Meadowbrook more accessible to those protected by the
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The Bringing Nature Home Award is due August 20, 2022. Apply here! Native plants are pretty groovy—they have the power to sustain wildlife, protect our homes, and beautify communities. Shirley Heinze Land Trust works hard to restore natives throughout our nature preserves, and we also recognize the power a person holds to restore natural habitat.
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We want to thank all our supporters for a fantastic 2021. This year has brought about new programs and initiatives, the expansion of our agricultural and water monitoring programs, and new staff members. Shirley Heinze Land Trust is growing each year, and we can’t wait to see what 2022 has in store. Check out the
October 22, 2020 Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the completion of a new multipurpose pavilion at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, located at 25898 US 20, in South Bend, Indiana. The 56’ x 26’ open-air structure features a steel roof and a concrete floor. It will be used for various programming activities and will be
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