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December 2022

Community Hike @ Meadowbrook

December 16, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W. 700 North
Valparaiso, IN 46385 United States
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Explore Meadowbrook Nature Preserve and its many habitat types. Learn about the history of the Valparaiso Moraine and our conservation efforts at Shirley Heinze.

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January 2023

New Year’s Day Hike @ Lydick Bog

January 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, 25898 US-20
South Bend, IN 46628 United States
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Photo by Mark Blassage Start off 2023 right by hiking with Shirley Heinze Land Trust! Local ecologist Steve Sass will lead you through the winter wonderland of Lydick Bog. Winter is a beautiful time of year to explore the bog: fallen leaves and fresh snow can highlight the basin of the bog, and birds can be found snacking on frozen rose hips and winterberries. Spending time outside is a great way to jumpstart your New Year's resolutions! Nature provides health…

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Winter Tree ID Hike #1

January 21 @ 11:00 am
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W. 700 North
Valparaiso, IN 46385 United States
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You might be able to tell an oak leaf from a maple, but how do you identify a tree without their leaves? Learn how to identify trees just by their buds, branching, and bark! Please sign up or watch the Winter Tree ID Webinar prior to attending the in-person hikes.

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Winter Tree ID Hike #2

January 21 @ 1:00 pm
Barker Woods, 444 Barker Rd.
Michigan City, IN 46360 United States
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You might be able to tell an oak leaf from a maple, but how do you identify a tree without their leaves? Learn how to identify trees just by their buds, branching, and bark! Please sign up or watch the Winter Tree ID Webinar prior to attending the in-person hikes.

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Winter Tree ID Hike #3

January 25 @ 11:00 am
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W. 700 North
Valparaiso, IN 46385 United States
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You might be able to tell an oak leaf from a maple, but how do you identify a tree without their leaves? Learn how to identify trees just by their buds, branching, and bark! Please sign up or watch the Winter Tree ID Webinar prior to attending the in-person hikes.

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Winter Tree ID Hike #4

January 28 @ 10:00 am
Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, 25898 US-20
South Bend, IN 46628 United States
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You might be able to tell an oak leaf from a maple, but how do you identify a tree without their leaves? Learn how to identify trees just by their buds, branching, and bark! Please sign up or watch the Winter Tree ID Webinar prior to attending the in-person hikes.

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Winter Tree ID Hike #5

January 28 @ 1:00 pm
Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, 25898 US-20
South Bend, IN 46628 United States
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You might be able to tell an oak leaf from a maple, but how do you identify a tree without their leaves? Learn how to identify trees just by their buds, branching, and bark! Please sign up or watch the Winter Tree ID Webinar prior to attending the in-person hikes.

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February 2023

Community Hike @ Meadowbrook

February 15 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W. 700 North
Valparaiso, IN 46385 United States
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Join us for a hike to learn about the history of Shirley Heinze Land Trust, the Valparaiso Moraine, and the restoration efforts of our stewardship crew. We will meet under the pavilion at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, just north of the parking lot. Our Programs Coordinator, Mari Patis, will lead you through the many trails that meander through the preserve. This hike is kid- and pet-friendly! Immediately following this hike, be sure to check out our Adopt-a-Trail and Preserve Steward Training,…

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Great Lydick Bird Count

February 18 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, 25898 US-20
South Bend, IN 46628 United States
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male cardinal bird perched on bare branch

Join us in gathering important information about bird populations with South Bend Elkhart Audubon. Birding is easy as 1, 2, 3!

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March 2023

Pi Day Hike

March 14 @ 1:59 pm
Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W. 700 North
Valparaiso, IN 46385 United States
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Take a lesson in geome-tree and celebrate Pi Day with a walk in nature!

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