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October 2022
Volunteer! Plant Identifying in Garden
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 is thriving with biodiversity! Over the years, many volunteers have spent their time in keeping this blossoming entrance well maintained. Drop-in on Meadowbrook Monday, October 3rd (9am-noon) as we will…
Find out more »Volunteer! Clean Up at the Historic Barker House
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 opportunity to help our organization, get outside, and spend some time enjoying the beautiful Barker Woods Nature Preserve, then this is the perfect opportunity to help…
Find out more »Volunteer! Save the Seeds
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 pollinators. Which is the backyard of those who live in Beverly Shores! Plus this is also great opportunity to spend a few hours soaking up Vitamin D (nature's medicine). Drop-in on…
Find out more »Birding – October Big Day @ Lydick Bog Nature Preserve
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.
Find out more »Birding – October Big Day @ Ambler Flatwoods
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.
Find out more »Birding – October Big Day @ Seidner Dune & Swale
October "Big" Day is one of the biggest birding events of the year. Explore some of the best birding spots at Seidner Dune & Swale Nature Preserve with local birder Matt Kalwasinski. Registration is required.
Find out more »Sunday Funday Beer Run with Dig the Dunes!
Join us for a Dig the Dunes 10th anniversary beer run! Shirley Heinze and Trust is proud to host Dig the Dunes at Ambler Flatwoods Nature Preserve. Prepare to meet us at Ambler Flatwoods, and then we will head to Burn 'Em Brewing for a Dig the Dudes Pomegranate Pale Ale (or, of course, whatever brew you fancy). These are just fun runs! Walkers are more than welcome to join in the fun; we'd love to host you. …
Find out more »Adopt-A-Trail Preserve Steward
Play a key role in keeping natural areas beautiful by visiting a Shirley Heinze preserve at least ONCE a month to communicate activity and conditions to staff. Join us for free training in land conservation and stewardship topics!
Find out more »Nature in the Arts – Creative Workshop – VIRTUAL
What does it take to be an Artist of Life? Join Shirley Heinze Land Trust and artist Suzy Vance to explore creative tools in a Virtual Creative Workshop! Through this Zoom event, Suzy will provide tools to tap into your creative energy. You'll be guided through an exercise exploring nature—and what it means to be "creative"—in a unique and collaborative way. What will you create? You'll have to sign up to find out! Please bring the following materials to use…
Find out more »Volunteer Appreciation Event (Brats & Brews)
Calling all 2022 Volunteers! Shirley Heinze wants to celebrate your dedicated work over the past year! You are the heart of our organization and we want to share our appreciation for everything you do to help us move our mission forward. From removing invasive species to collecting, cleaning and planting native seeds, from restoring historic equipment to taking beautiful photographs and videos, from entering data to picking up litter, from fundraising to owl banding, from repairing bridges to mowing trails,…
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