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Resources for Living in the Dunes

Living in the Dunes: Part 3

A Homeowner’s Landscaping Guide for Bird Conservation in Indiana’s Coastal Communities

Living in the Dunes: Part 2

A Homeowner’s Guide to Pollinator Garden Landscaping in Indiana’s Coastal Communities

Living in the Dunes: Part 1

A Homeowner’s Guide to Landscaping in Indiana’s Dune Communities

Beach Access Flyer: Miller Beach

Beach Access Flyer: Michigan City

Living in the Dunes Factsheet

Shareable Factsheets

Wetlands Factsheet

Public Trust Factsheet

Prescribed Fire
Factsheet

Recycling
Factsheet

Coastal Resiliency Factsheet

Living in the Dunes Factsheet

Wetlands Factsheet

Recreating Responsibly Factsheet

Protecting Biodiversity Factsheet

Shoreline Erosion Factsheet

Opossum Factsheet

Educational Documents

Animals & Ecosystems Worksheet

Animals & Ecosystems Presentation

Conservation & Action

Conservation Action Planning Alignment in the Calumet Region

West Branch of the Little Calumet River Conservation Action Plan

West Branch of the Little Calumet River Conservation Action Plan Fact Sheet

Calumet Land Acquisition and Habitat Restoration Plan

Indiana Dunes Ecosystem Alliance Framework

Indiana Dunes Climate Change Adaptation Plan

Videos

View All Our Past Green Drinks Presentations on Our YouTube Channel HERE.

Living dunes can create tree graveyards or ghost forests.

These form when sand blows over a forest, burying and killing its trees. If the trees are re-exposed by wind erosion, a tree graveyard appears.

Jammin with Save the Dunes Cancelled

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.

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!

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