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Join us for the 2026

Annual Spring Benefit

Saturday, May 30th, 2026 | 5:30pm CT

Adding Value to Community

We invite you to join us at the William Urschel Pavilion on Saturday May 30, 2026. Come celebrate the impact of conservation and the value it brings to our community. 

As the cornerstone of our annual outreach and fundraising endeavors, the Spring Benefit is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of progress, a testament to community efforts, and a glimpse into a promising future.

Last Year's Spring Benefit

Shirley Heinze Land Trust; Spring 2025 Benefit; Valparaiso
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Join Us

Saturday, May 30th, 2026
5:30pm CT

William E. Urschel Pavilion
63 Lafayette St.
Valparaiso, IN 46383

Get Your Tickets

Click the Purchase Tickets button below to support our spring benefit and help us reach our goal to raise $350,000!

Shirley Heinze Land Trust; Spring 2025 Benefit; Valparaiso
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Sponsorship Opportunities

We hope you'll consider sponsoring this important event. Please see details on available sponsorships below and contact us to learn more!

champion sponsor

Champion

$25,000
  • Admission for 8*
  • Logo placement on event website
  • Prominent logo placement at event
  • Celebrated in event press release
  • Recognized in E-blasts (5,500+ reach)
  • Celebrated on social media (9,100+ reach),
  • Staff-led hike at Meadowbrook or Lydick Bog Nature Preserve

*Additional tickets available upon request at this sponsorship level

benefactor sponsorship

Benefactor

$10,000
  • Admission for 8*
  • Logo placement on event website
  • Logo placement at event
  • Celebrated in event press release
  • Prominent event logo placement
  • Recognized in E-blasts (5,500+ reach)
  • Celebrated on social media (9,100+ reach)

*Additional tickets available upon request at this sponsorship level

karner blue butterfly sponsorship

Karner Blue Butterfly

$5,000
  • Admission for 8
  • Logo placement on event website
  • Logo placement at event
  • Celebrated in event press release
  • Prominent event logo placement
  • Recognized in E-blasts (5,500+ reach)
green heron sponsorship level

Green Heron

$2,500
  • Admission for 8
  • logo placement on event website,
  • logo placement posted at event,
  • celebrated in event press release,
  • prominent event logo placement
yellow lady's slipper sponsorship

Yellow Lady's Slipper

$1,500
  • Admission for 6
  • Logo placement on event website
  • Logo placement at event
  • Celebrated in event press release
blanding's turtle sponsorship

Blanding's Turtle

$750
  • Admission for 4
  • Logo placement on event website
  • Logo placement at event
big bluestem sponsorship

Big Bluestem

$500
  • Admission for 2
  • Logo placement on event website

Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors

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champion sponsor
Champion Sponsors
Dale and Nancy Nichols
Leslie Shad & Joseph Brennan
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
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