Check out our Native Pollinator Garden blog series! Our first post features a major update about what native plants bloomed in May, a visit from a special pollinator, invasives and aggressive natives removed, and a recap of our Barker Seasonal Forum.
Environmental Success Stories: Mary V. Welcome to our Environmental Success Stories Series! We’re excited to share a new project Save the Dunes will be implementing
Environmental Success Stories: Valpo Parks Welcome to our Environmental Success Stories Series! We’re excited to share a new project Save the Dunes will be implementing
Request for Proposals (RFP):Smart Parking System for the Indiana Dunes National Park Save the Dunes, in collaboration with Indiana Dunes National Park, invites proposals from
Your Voice Matters: Call Senator Banks to Support Indiana Dunes Conservation Efforts Calling all Hoosiers! We are requesting Senator Jim Banks’s support for the Great Lakes
Sustainability Success Story: Farmed and Forged Welcome to our Environmental Success Stories Series! We’re excited to share a new project Save the Dunes will be
Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Moves Forward Guest Blog – Advocacy Intern Emily Neyens On July 15, 2026, the Senate Environment and Public Works
Conservation Success Story: Debra M. Welcome to our Environmental Success Stories Series! We’re excited to share a new project Save the Dunes will be implementing
Endangered Species Act’s New Rule Changes Definition of “Harm” Guest Blog – Advocacy Intern Emily Neyens On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Bloom Where You’re PlantedProject Wrap-Up Save the Dunes was generously awarded funding from the Heath Foundation of La Porte in 2025 for a program series
Barker Woods Trailhead Update If you’ve visited the Barker Woods Nature Preserve recently, you may have noticed something looks a little different. The dense overgrown
Success! Bipartisan Support Advances the Great American Outdoors Act Bipartisan Efforts Support The Reauthorization of Programs in the Great American Outdoors Act Guest Blog –
After careful consideration, Save the Dunes has made the difficult decision to cancel Jammin with Save the Dunes tomorrow due to the thunderstorms in the forecast. While we know this is disappointing, we hope you can understand that the health and safety of our guests, our staff, and our performers is our first priority. If you purchased tickets for the event, you will be receiving an email with details regarding refunds, or the option to donate your ticket cost to Save the Dunes. Thank you for your understanding and support! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at office@savedunes.org.
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!
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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!
