The Beverly Shores Project Area comprises hundreds of lots in the Town of Beverly Shores, totaling more than 65 acres. The lots were acquired over the past 25 years via donation, purchase, and tax sale, and they are largely noncontiguous. The bulk of our property is located in the southern portion of the town parallel to Beverly Drive. These wet lots form part of the Great Marsh, the remains of a vast wetland that once paralleled the shoreline of Lake Michigan from Gary to Michigan City. Even today it holds great significance for the lake’s water quality. The National Park Service is currently undertaking a major restoration project in the area that should, among other improvements, attract migrating waterfowl in numbers not seen for decades.

Also in Beverly Shores is the 8.5-acre McAllister Prairie project. This area contains a number of rare plants. Further to the east is the smaller Hiawatha Meadow area.

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Please contact the office at 219-879-4725 if you would like specific details about visiting the project area.