INSIGHTS — Spring 2025 Volume 28, Issue 1
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Student Experiences in Conservation: Welcome Summer Interns!
This summer Shirley Heinze Land Trust is hosting 11 interns–our largest summer internship cohort to date! Broadly speaking, summer internships are part of our Student Experiences in Conservation program, which encompasses a variety of student-centered engagements with young people in both high school and college. During the summer, these internships are awarded to college students
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Winter Creature Feature
Humans aren’t alone in adopting new routines during the winter months; the natural world falls into its own seasonal rhythm during this time of year. In this Creature Feature, we’ll explore the unique ways that three native species adapt to the cold. Shirley Heinze Land Trust nature preserves exist in a variety of habitats that
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Nature at Home: December Activity
December Activity: Winter Activity Page – Welcome to the fourth installment of the Nature at Home series. As nature falls into the cooler, slower rhythm of winter, there’s no better time to celebrate the wonders of the season. – Click the highlighted text to download the activity: Winter Activity Page – – Click the highlighted
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The Value of Connecting to Nature through Art
Nature in the Arts celebrated its third year with events at Meadowbrook, St. Francis, Ivanhoe South, and Lydick Bog Nature Preserves. Each event offered family-friendly activities and hiking opportunities that focused on the unique features of each site. Nature in the Arts at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve was a highlight this year, continuing our partnerships
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Appreciation Days Were Fun for All!
Earlier this month, our community experienced the joy and wonder of nature through two engaging events organized by Shirley Heinze Land Trust. These events not only provided fun and education but also celebrated our ongoing efforts to preserve and appreciate our local natural habitats. Embracing the Great Outdoors at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve On November
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Nature at Home: November Activity
November Activity: Monarch and Milkweed Coloring Page – Welcome to the third installment of the Nature at Home series. As the leaves change color and the air gets crisper, there’s no better time to celebrate the wonders of autumn. Each month there will be a printable worksheet for people of all ages to enjoy and
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Celebrating Volunteer of the Year
On the evening of October 19, 2023, the Brats & Brews Appreciation Event illuminated the Meadowbrook Nature Preserve pavilion. Despite the chilly and rainy weather outside, the atmosphere inside the pavilion radiated warmth and camaraderie. Shirley Heinze Land Trust proudly celebrated a cumulative 3,615 volunteer hours dedicated since October 2022. A special acknowledgement went to
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Nature at Home: October Activity
October Activity: All About Owls Crossword – Welcome to the second installment of the Nature at Home series. As the leaves change color and the air gets crisper, there’s no better time to celebrate the wonders of autumn. Each month there will be a printable worksheet for people of all ages to enjoy and learn
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