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45 Stories for 45 Years: A Lifetime Spent Walking the Conservation Trail

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Valued partners of Shirley Heinze Land Trust, Kevin & Claudia Wood serve as part of the Volunteer Water Quality Program and as Preserve Stewards of Ambler Flatwoods. These two LaPorte County residents have contributed vital support to conservation efforts in northwestern Indiana. However, their lifelong dedication to the natural world started long before their time […]

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Woody Wednesday @ Meadowbrook

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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view from behind a group of people walking on a trail

Pierce Street Wetlands Trail

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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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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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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