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Bringing Nature Home - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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Bringing Nature Home Native Landscaping Recognition Program. Sponsored by Friends of Shirley Heinze. Program Applications Due July 25, 2016. The 2016 Bringing Nature Home applications are now available and are due no later than July 25, 2016. You may fill out and submit an application using our online form (below) or download a printable application form to mail in. Download a printable application here. Native Landscaping Recognition for Private and Organizational Plantings. Learn about invasive species.

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Cressmoor Prairie - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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This 41-acre property is a dedicated state nature preserve. Located in the City of Hobart. One of the rarest ecosystems in the state, the black-soil prairie at Cressmoor is an extremely high-quality landscape, despite a history of agriculture and grazing. It harbors at least ten state-listed species of plants and five threatened species of remnant-dependent insects. The preserve is at its most impressive from late summer to early fall when prairie. Grasses are high and the diversity of wildflowers. Walk ...

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About Us - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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Who is Shirley Heinze Land Trust and what do they do? Shirley Heinze Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been protecting natural land in Northwest Indiana since 1981. It manages more than 2,100 acres in Lake. And St. Joseph Counties. Included in the Heinze Trust’s holdings are examples of the entire spectrum of natural communities in this area: tallgrass prairie. High dune, oak savanna. Boreal flatwoods, dune-and-swale, woodlands, marshes, swamps. Video by Eve Landsman at digthedunes.com. To ins...

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Volunteer - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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We rely on volunteers to help maintain trails, run events, and manage our preserves. Join us in our stewardship and restoration efforts by participating in a monthly volunteer workday. It's a great way to get outdoors and learn something new, or put your skills to use for a good cause! There are also many opportunities to put your skills and interests to work with out of the box volunteer work. Tasks will vary as our needs arise. Types of Volunteer Work. Out of the Box Volunteer Opportunities. Once we re...

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Guided Hike Program - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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2016 Educational Hike Series. This season's educational hike series has concluded. Thanks to all of our hike leaders and thank you for your support! 8203;Look for next year's hike line-up in the coming months. 1- Spring Ephemerals at Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary, Pokagon Township near Dowagiac, Michigan. Saturday April 23, 2016. 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Central Time). Scott Namestnik, Orbis Environmental Consulting. 2 - Robinson Woods and Flynn Woods. Chikaming Township, Michigan​. Saturday, May 14, 2016.

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Beverly Shores - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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The Beverly Shores Project Area comprises hundreds of mostly noncontiguous lots in the Town of Beverly Shores and Pine Township, totaling more than 80 acres. The lots were acquired over the past quarter-century via donation, purchase, and tax sale. These lots form part of the Great Marsh. The vast wetland that once paralleled the shoreline of Lake Michigan from Gary to Michigan City. Also at Beverly Shores are two small rare-plant refuges, McAllister Prairie and Hiawatha Meadow. Photos by Ron Trigg.

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Volunteer Workday Details - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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Saturday, September 10, 2016. Location: Gordon and Faith Greiner Nature Preserve in Hobart. 8203;Shirley Heinze Land Trust Stewardship Staff is looking for volunteers to help construct a new boardwalk addition at our Gordon and Faith Greiner nature preserve in Hobart. We are working to improve this site with additional trails, boardwalks, informational signs, and a new parking area. Please RSVP to our Stewardship Director, Eric Bird at ebird@heinzetrust.org. From Ridge Rd. (East 37th Ave) in Hobart, ...

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Programs - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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Preserving natural areas in Northwest Indiana for future generations. Restoring nature back to a healthy species composition. Educating people of all ages about the value of land stewardship and conservation. Volunteering your time, knowledge, and resources is a fulfilling experience. It's our 31st year of guided nature walks! These annual awards recognize local examples of landscaping with native plants. The awards are sponsored by Friends of Shirley Heinze. Join Our Mailing List! Website created by KNN.

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Animals & Plants - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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Animals and Plants of Northwest Indiana. Bluebird eggs and babies. Blue Birds nesting at Meadowbrook. How to create your own Bluebird nest box. A walk through Marsh Marigolds at Meadowbrook. Photos by Mike Nieckula kimnmiken@comcast.net. Join Our Mailing List! Please use this button to make a donation to Shirley Heinze Land Trust. Website created by KNN.

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Events - Shirley Heinze Land Trust

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We invite you to join us in our stewardship and restoration efforts by participating in a volunteer workday. Guided by our staff, it's a great way to get outdoors and learn something new. You'll feel good about doing some meaningful work for our environment and you may even make some new friends! Download the 2016 Volunteer Workday Schedule here. Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016. Location: Gordon and Faith Greiner NP. See the schedule here. Laurel Ross leading the Somme Prairie hike last July, 2015.