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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 northwestern 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!
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Donate Now
Opportunities to save natural land can disappear quickly.  Please make a donation today.

Upcoming Events:

Join us for our Annual Spring Benefit
to support the conservation work of Shirley Heinze Land Trust!​
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Purdue Northwest Westville Campus
Click here for full details and  to purchase tickets and table sponsorships.

News:

Lydick Bog dedicated as an Indiana State Nature Preserve
Read South Bend Tribune Story
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Red's Nature Adventure - New Children's Book Set in Shirley Heinze Nature Preserves
This wonderful new book was written in partnership with Indiana author James B. Dworkin, and features illustrations by Munster artist Michael Chelich. The story is set in several of Shirley Heinze’s northwestern Indiana Nature Preserves.
​Learn more and order your copy here.

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