Join the Harbor Country Hikers as they explore the diverse natural areas of Meadowbrook led by an experienced Shirley Heinze naturalist and earth steward. Along the way we will learn how they manage their habitats and how you can establish your own “Home Steward Program.” After the hike you are invited to sit under a …
Take a hike with your hound and learn the history of the "dog days of summer!"
Take a hike with your hound and learn the history of the "dog days of summer!"
Join local moth enthusiast, Chris Joll, and Shirley Heinze staff at Meadowbrook for a nighttime program dedicated to nocturnal critters. Bring a headlight or a flashlight for one hoot of a good time!
Great Blue Heron feeding in the wetlands at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve. Explore Lydick Bog, one of Indiana's few "true bogs," with Staff Ecologist Doug Botka. Established as a Shirley Heinze Land Trust nature preserve in 2016, this property tells a compelling story of how conservationists and community members came together to protect one of …
Restore the body and mind with a relaxing forest bathing walk through Meadowbrook Nature Preserve. Learn about the history of forest bathing (shinrin yoku) and how to incorporate it into your everyday life!
Restore the body and mind with a relaxing forest bathing walk through Lydick Bog Nature Preserve. Learn about the history of forest bathing (shinrin yoku) and how to incorporate it into your everyday life!
Have fun with fungi as we explore their role in our ecosystem and the fluorescent nature of some local species!
Explore your backyard wetlands in the peak of fall. Shirley Heinze Land Trust will guide you through the 0.6-mile hike through some of Indiana's rarest habitat types. Observe the colors of fall, try your hand at birding (binoculars provided!), and learn the basics of forest bathing. You'll be able to walk at your own pace …
#OptOutside with Shirley Heinze Land Trust this year. Avoid the long mall lines and coupon clipping, and join Stewardship Ecologist Doug Botka for a scenic hike at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve!
