2023 Dorothy Buell Youth Environmental Award Winners

Lake Brothers

Lake Brothers work to address specific needs in our local area, and they find nonprofit groups to partner with to make a difference. The brothers work and organize FUNraisers for which their supporters know exactly where money will be donated.  Lake Brothers makes a wish every spring, summer, and fall.

In Spring 2023, Lake Brothers WISH was “We LOVE our DUNES” so they wanted to help protect and save the dunes for future generations to enjoy. Former President Geof Benson shared with the boys the advocacy of Save the Dunes. They chose this organization and raised $2,168.00 for nonprofit Save The Dunes. Our organization was totally surprised by and really thankful for this generous and spontaneous donation. In Summer 2023, Lake Brothers;  WISH was for no more lake drownings, so they wanted to do their part to help with swim lessons for local kids. They chose the nonprofit Duneland Family YMCA and raised $1,012. In Fall 2023,  Lake Brothers WISH was to help local kids understand that they are perfectly and wonderfully made. They are currently raising funds for the nonprofit Equine Training Stables.


Lake Brothers believe in illuminating love into our local communities and their main goal is to give back to local residents that we all can benefit from. They hope you’ll join them in the fun and learn along the way with them.
Learn more about Lake Brothers: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090222653959

Purchase Your National Park Pass
from Save the Dunes!

Save the Dunes is now selling National Park Passes! Your Pass allows you to access any and all Indiana Dunes National Park beaches, trailheads, and parking lots while enjoying the beauty of the Indiana Dunes and beyond. 10% of funds from passes purchased through Save the Dunes will go directly to supporting our mission.

Email or call us at 219-879-3564 to schedule a time to purchase your pass at our office at 444 Barker Road, Michigan City. Or come see us at any of our in-person events! 

Pass Options:

  • 7-Day Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $25
  • Annual Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $45
  • Annual America the Beautiful National Park Pass — $80

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Happy #GivingTuesday!

Today is all about Getting Involved and Giving to the organizations you hold near and dear to your heart. We hope you will consider making Save the Dunes one of the organizations you support this year!

Your gift will be matched today thanks to our matching donors, Mark J. Mihalo D.D.S. Family Dentistry; CLH, CPA’s & Consultants; and Nancy Moldenhauer & Sharlene Livesay.  

Will you join their generosity by supporting Save the Dunes this Giving Tuesday?

Help us reach our goal of $8,500 by donating today!