Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the tenth season of its annual “Bringing Nature Home” Awards program. The initiative recognizes those in northwestern Indiana who landscape their grounds or gardens using plant species that are native to the region …
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The Board of Directors of Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the election of three new board members to three-year terms. Tom Cera has worked as an executive at several integrated steel plants and was responsible for environmental stewardship and operations …
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Shirley Heinze Land Trust held its Fall Partnership Luncheon on Friday, November 1st, 2019, at The Market in Valparaiso, with more than 100 guests in attendance. The annual event provides an opportunity to connect with the local community and spread awareness …
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Several northwestern Indiana home gardeners have recently been recognized by Shirley Heinze Land Trust and St. Joseph County Parks with “Bringing Nature Home” program awards. The goal of the program is to encourage gardeners to foster healthy natural …
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Shirley Heinze Land Trust will host a series of volunteer workdays at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve on the last Wednesday of the month from now through November, from 9:00am to Noon EASTERN TIME. The preserve is located at 25898 US HWY 20 in South Bend. Lydick …
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The public is invited to a celebration of the dedication of Lydick Bog as an Indiana State Nature Preserve on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00am Eastern Time. The event will include a dedication ceremony, guided hikes and light refreshments. It will …
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Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces that it has acquired 34 acres of wetlands and floodplain along the Little Calumet River in Chesterton. The property consists of three disjunct parcels, situated immediately south of the intersection of I-94 on either side …
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Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the ninth annual “Bringing Nature Home” Awards program. The initiative recognizes those who landscape their grounds or yards using plant species that are native to northwestern Indiana. Businesses, institutions, public …
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A $10,000 donation from 1st Source Bank to the Lydick Bog Nature Preserve Project will enable Shirley Heinze Land Trust to meet a $25,000 challenge grant awarded by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. All funds will be used to develop public access …
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Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces that it has acquired a 43.5-acre property along the Little Calumet River in Chesterton. The land consists of 13 acres of natural area along the river and 30.5 acres that is currently in agriculture. Located west of Brummitt …
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