Shirley Heinze Land Trust
Woody Species Removal at Coulter
Buckthorn and Buttonbush are two aggressive, woody species that need to be reduced so that we can increase the biodiversity at this beautiful dune and swale habitat at the John Merle Coulter Nature Preserve. If you've ever wanted to work alongside...
Valparaiso Public Library recognized for native planting project at Shirley Heinze Land Trust partnership luncheon
Shirley Heinze Land Trust held its Fall Partnership Luncheon on Friday, November 1st, 2019, at The Market in Valparaiso, with more than 100 guests in attendance. The annual event provides an opportunity to connect with the local community and spread...
Annual ‘Bringing Nature Home’ Awards recognize local native plant gardeners
Several northwestern Indiana home gardeners have recently been recognized by Shirley Heinze Land Trust and St. Joseph County Parks with “Bringing Nature Home” program awards. The goal of the program is to encourage gardeners to foster healthy...
Guided Hike: Wild Mushrooms of Northwest Indiana
There are over 1,000 species of mushrooms reported from the greater Chicago region, many of them from Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore. Join mycologist Dr. Greg Mueller on a mushroom hunt at Cowles Bog. Greg is Chief Scientist and Negaunee...
Shirley Heinze Land Trust to Host Series of Volunteer Workdays at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve Near South Bend
Shirley Heinze Land Trust will host a series of volunteer workdays at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve on the last Wednesday of the month from now through November, from 9:00am to Noon EASTERN TIME. The preserve is located at 25898 US HWY 20 in South Bend....
Guided hike celebration to dedicate Lydick Bog as Indiana State Nature Preserve
The public is invited to a celebration of the dedication of Lydick Bog as an Indiana State Nature Preserve on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00am Eastern Time. The event will include a dedication ceremony, guided hikes and light refreshments. It...
Public invited to tour recognized native plant garden in Munster
The public is invited to tour a native plant garden in Munster on Saturday, July 20, from 11am until 4pm. Located at 8743 Linden Avenue in Munster, the garden has been landscaped with over 100 species of native flowers, grasses and shrubs by...
Shirley Heinze Land Trust acquires 34 Acres of wetlands along the Little Calumet River in Chesterton
Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces that it has acquired 34 acres of wetlands and floodplain along the Little Calumet River in Chesterton. The property consists of three disjunct parcels, situated immediately south of the intersection of I-94 on...
“Bringing Nature Home” Awards Program Applications Due July 15
Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the ninth annual “Bringing Nature Home” Awards program. The initiative recognizes those who landscape their grounds or yards using plant species that are native to northwestern Indiana. Businesses,...