NOTE TO ALL VOLUNTEERS: Meadowbrook will be undergoing tree work on this date and trails will be closed. Please be sure to park nearest to our office on the Southeast side of the parking lot. Thank you! Three Sisters Tuesdays: Building Relationship with the Land Through Community and Stewardship Join us each Tuesday at the […]
Come walk through Big Eastern and help us collect milkweed seeds for our restoration efforts. What to Bring: Long pants and sturdy shoes or rubber boots are recommended. Gloves (and long sleeves) are highly recommended, as stems and surrounding vegetation are highly scabrous and can potentially hurt skin. We encourage you to bring your own […]
Three Sisters Tuesdays: Building Relationship with the Land Through Community and Stewardship Join us each Tuesday at the Shirley Heinze Land Trust Meadowbrook Garden (109 W 700 N, Valparaiso, IN 46385) for Jibek Mbwakawen’s Three Sisters Tuesdays, a weekly volunteer garden day rooted in Potawatomi values of reciprocity, stewardship, and relationship with the land. Gardeners, artists, […]
Do you have an interest in mid-century architecture, historical preservation, or landscaping? Then this is the project for you! Indiana Landmarks, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving meaningful places, has moved their Northwest Field Office to the historic Linwood House on Valparaiso University’s campus. As part of the revitalization of this beautiful historic structure, […]
***Due to inclement weather, we have made the decision to cancel this event. Please keep an eye out for a rescheduled date!*** Come walk through Lydick Bog and help us collect seeds for our restoration efforts. Be prepared to work outside. We recommend long sleeves and long socks to prevent insect bites/stings. Conditions on the […]
Once a month, volunteers come together to care for our protected natural spaces. On Tuesday, September 29th, we will visit Deep River/Waterfront Landing to remove litter so that all members of our communities can enjoy these spaces at their best. By lending a hand, you will join a tradition 45 years in the making here […]
This month, we will be visiting Lydick Bog to remove woody invasives that have popped up. Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can continue to thrive here. Be prepared to work outside. We recommend long sleeves and […]
Many hands really do make for light work! We need your help addressing, folding, and stuffing envelopes in preparation for our annual appeal! Donations and other contributions are what allow us to accomplish our mission of preserving and restoring land and involving people like you in conservation. We have lots of letters to send, but […]
This time of year we turn our attention to removing species with woody stems. Multiflora Rose, bush honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, and autumn olive are the big four we’re contending with. Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to ensure that native plants and wildlife can […]
Come walk through the Great Marsh and help us collect native seeds for our restoration efforts. What to Bring: Long pants and sturdy shoes or rubber boots are recommended. Gloves (and long sleeves) are highly recommended, as stems and surrounding vegetation are highly scabrous and can potentially hurt skin. We encourage you to bring your […]
