Final Boardwalk Build @ Wintergreen Woods
Join us as we finish up boardwalk rebuilds at our new Wintergreen Woods preserve!
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Seed Collection @ Beverly Shores Great Marsh
Come hike and collect native seeds with us out at the Great Marsh in Beverly Shores. This is a rare chance to experience the marsh while helping us collect seeds to further help our restoration efforts!
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Ducks Unlimited Volunteer Weekend
Are you interested in northwestern Indiana’s waterways and aquatic life? Shirley Heinze has a unique field-based volunteer opportunity for those who want to make an impact on regional planning that may interest you! Shirley Heinze has partnered with Ducks Unlimited, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, and the National Aquatic Connectivity
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Linwood House Landscaping @ Indiana Landmarks
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,
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Spring Benefit Decorating
Our annual Spring Benefit is here! This is our biggest fundraising opportunity of the year, and you can contribute by helping us get set up! We will need a team to assist with general decorating and table-setting at the Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso. Volunteers will assist with setting up tables and chairs, placing tablecloths
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BONUS Weeding Wednesday @ Stockwell Woods
Garlic mustard and dame’s rocket and oriental bittersweet, oh my! We’ll be back out at our astounding new preserve, Stockwell Woods, on 5/20 for an extra special Weeding Wednesday aimed at preventing these species from running rampant and we need YOUR help! Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at
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Weeding Wednesday @ Stockwell Woods
Long appreciated for its beautiful flowers and evening scent, Dame’s Rocket has escaped cultivation and quickly became a weed. Join us as we visit our new Stockwell Woods property and work to keep Dame’s Rocket under control! Invasive species removal is a great way to get an intimate look at the preserve while helping to
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Boardwalk Build @ Lydick Bog
We will soon be officially opening a new trail at our incredible Lydick Bog preserve, home to a diverse array of plant, fungi, and animal species. In preparation for the expected increase in foot traffic, we will be constructing a boardwalk to help ensure members of the surrounding communities can enjoy this special site! We’re
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Meadowbrook Monday
Join us on the first and third Monday of every month as we work together on a variety of (typically) outdoor projects at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve! Interested? Drop on by! Meet our dedicated staff, other eco-conscious volunteers, and help Shirley Heinze with a variety of projects so we may continue preserving and restoring land for
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Preserve Pickups @ Lydick Bog
Once a month, volunteers come together to care for our protected natural spaces. On Tuesday, February 24, we will visit Lydick Bog 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
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