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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

Volunteer Workday: Seed Collection
Friday, October 20th  3 - 6pm   Location: Cressmoor Prairie in Hobart

Volunteer Workday: Seed Collection
Saturday, October 21st  9am - Noon   Location: Gordon & Faith Greiner Nature Preserve in Hobart
Fall Partnership Luncheon
Time: Registration at 11:30 am, Program begins at Noon​
Location: Long Beach Country Club
2309 Larchmont Avenue
Michigan City, IN
​Click here for details 
Check out our Events page for more!

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News

Feature Story in the Times

Click here to read to read the recent front page feature story about Shirley Heinze Land Trust.

2017 Appreciation Hike

Thanks to all who attended and all who helped make our recent Appreciation Hike a success! See photos from the event 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.