Events

Weaving Nature and Art: Reflections from Nature in the Arts at Meadowbrook

Community Engagement, Events, Nature in the Arts /

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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Amphitheater Project at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve

Community Engagement, Events, Public Access /

Help us Build an Amphitheater! Meadowbrook Nature Preserve has long served as a place of learning, exploration, and stewardship. With over four miles of public hiking trails, Meadowbrook is the perfect place for children and adults to gather outside for fun experiences in nature. Meadowbrook features woods, wetlands, streams, prairie pockets and reforested agricultural land.

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The Value of Connecting to Nature through Art

Community Engagement, Events, Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, Meadowbrook, Nature in the Arts, Partnerships /

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!

Community Engagement, Events, Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, Meadowbrook /

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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