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The interns in our Student Experiences in Conservation program smile for a photo at the Flora Richardson Preserve.

Student Experiences in Conservation: 2025 Recap

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This summer, Shirley Heinze Land Trust proudly welcomed its largest-ever cohort of summer interns–twelve college students representing a wide range of academic disciplines and interests. As part of our broader Student Experiences in Conservation program, these internships provided hands-on, real-world experience in fields like ecological restoration, environmental science, and community outreach. Thanks to the generous

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Researching Indiana frogs

Indiana’s Disappearing Frogs

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This article was originally written by Thaddeus Lipinski and published on February 17, 2025, by the South Bend Tribune. It’s 8:45 p.m. on a warm spring night at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, seven miles west of South Bend. As darkness creeps over the pond, a concealed orchestra comes to life, and the bog begins to

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A New Milestone: 3,500 Acres Preserved!

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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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Staff Awarded “Friend of the District”

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Alicia Pellegrino, Kris Krouse, and Eric Bird accept the “Friend of the District” award from the Porter County Soil & Water Conservation District.   Earlier this month, staff attended the 70th annual meeting of the Porter County Soil & Water Conservation District and received the “Friend of the District” award.   Porter County Soil &

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2021 Highlights

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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

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close up of white trillium flowers

Trails, Trees and Trillium in Northwest Indiana

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This blog entry was originally posted through Enbridge on October 5, 2021. Some information has been updated from the original post. Shirley Heinze Land Trust uses Meadowbrook Nature Preserve trail system to engage residents in nature and conservation On a guided hike through Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in northwest Indiana, visitors traverse newly expanded trail systems through oak

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Public Notice: Application for Land Trust Accreditation

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The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Shirley Heinze Land Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the

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Big Changes Coming to Meadowbrook Nature Preserve

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We are excited to be moving forward with improvements to public access at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve. Beginning in April 2019, Shirley Heinze Land Trust convened staff, board members, regional partners, and other stakeholders to conduct an assessment for Meadowbrook within its broader community context. This work helped us identify the most urgent needs to maximize

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