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 […]
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Join us as we assist the Gary Housing Authority with an exciting new community project! On July 25th, we will be assisting with trail clearing and trash pickup in preparation for installation of a wetlands overlook in August. This trail and overlook will serve to better connect members of the surrounding community to a local
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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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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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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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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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MLK National Day of Service This Meadowbrook Monday, Jan 16th., is Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service. Show your support in honoring Dr. Martin through volunteering within your community! Join us as we work on a variety of projects at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve to improve and beautify the preserve. January 16th between 9am-12pm
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Join us on the first and third Monday of every month as we work on a variety of projects at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in Valparaiso to improve and beautify the preserve!
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Help is needed to give a fresh coat of paint to the barn at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve!
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Help is needed to give a fresh coat of paint to the barn at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve!
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