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Preserving Natural Places & Inspiring People to Appreciate and Enjoy Nature since 1981

Welcome.

Shirley Heinze Land Trust is a vibrant partnership of volunteers, donors, professionals, business and industry, working together to preserve, protect and restore significant natural areas in northwest Indiana. 

Our mission is also to educate, inspire and invite the public to experience the natural wonders of our unique region. 

Come learn about the work we do, and join us!

Upcoming Events

First Workday at Sand Creek Nature Preserve
Date: Saturday, August 19  Time: 10am - 1pm
Details here.
Annual Appreciation Hike & Luncheon
Saturday, September 16, 2017, 10:30am - 1:30pm at Meadowbrook
Details and RSVP for this free event here.
Check out our Events page for more!
Opportunities to save natural land can disappear quickly.  Please make a donation today.

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News

Position Announcement - Part Time Temporary ​​Education Assistant 

Now accepting applications for an Education Assistant. This part-time position runs from August 2017-May 2018. 
Learn more here. 

Shirley Heinze Land Trust Mourns the Loss of Dale Engquist

We at Shirley Heinze Land Trust mourn the loss of a friend and colleague who played a key role in the evolution of our organization and the development of land conservation in our region. Read full statement here.

2017 Spring Benefit Success

We're grateful for the generosity of so many volunteers, donors, sponsors and attendees who helped to make our 2017 Annual Spring Benefit a success. See photos from the evening here.
50K Donation Announced at Partnership Luncheon in South Bend
During our recent Partnership Luncheon in South Bend, we announced that we've received $50,000 in donations to fund the purchase of a public access site for Lydick Bog.
Read more here. 

​Shirley Heinze Land Trust Earns National Recognition

We are very excited to announce that Shirley Heinze Land Trust has achieved accredited status from The Land Trust Accreditation Commission! ​
Read more here.

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