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Save the Dunes Invites You to Join Us for Our
Winter Wellness Series

Science shows us that there is a direct correlation between spending time in nature, and our mental and physical health. The Indiana Dunes sits precisely at the intersection of industry and natural spaces, and our community members after often impacted by health related concerns. Studies show that on average, folks in La Porte County experience 14 or more bad mental health days a month. 

We kicked this series off with a webinar discussing Mindfulness in Green Spaces last month, watch the recording here.

To continue on with this intention, of encouraging folks to get outside, enjoy the natural spaces we are so lucky to have, and to practice mindfulness when we are on the trails. To continue this project,  we are hosting a series of Winter Wellness Walks.  Read on and mark your calendars. We hope to see you outside this winter!

Friday, February 7th, 2025. 4:00PM Shirley Heinze Land Trust- Ivanhoe South

Winter is an amazing time to see the ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes really doing their thing. We’ll meet in Gary at Ivanhoe South, a  Shirley Heinze Land Trust property.  This property contains rare dune and swale habitat, so grab your boots and we’ll hit the trail together!

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. 12:00PM Indiana Dunes National Park. Mt. Baldy

After being rescheduled due to inclement weather, we’ll gather at historic Mt. Baldy, in the Indiana Dunes National Park for a guided hike (1.5 miles out and back), and participate in a group wave meditation on the beach, weather permitting. 

Car pooling recommended, as National Park Passes are required.

Support Save the Dunes for Giving Tuesday!

The holiday season is upon us, and this year we are asking you to join us, together, as we Get Outside, Get Involved, and Give with Save the Dunes. Make a gift of $100 or more to receive our 2025 collectable glass ornament, featuring a trail of blooming lupine!

We hope that you start the season off by making a donation to Save the Dunes this Giving Tuesday to support our mission of protecting and advocating for the Indiana Dunes, Lake Michigan, and surrounding natural areas.

Donations made between today and Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 will be matched by our generous Giving Tuesday donors, Mark J Mihalo, D.D.S., Family Dentistry and Nancy Moldenhauer and Sharlene Livesay.

Make Your Donation Today
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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