AUGUST 2017
Member Event: Barker Bonfire—Barker House in Michigan City
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
6:00PM – 8:30PM
FREE for Members ∴ Non-member donation $5
Registration is OPEN! Contact Heather at heather@savedunes.org or call 219.879.3564 ext. 121.
Join Save the Dunes staff and board members for a bonfire and get-together to celebrate the dunes and to learn about the work we’re doing to protect and restore them. This informal meet-and-greet will give members the opportunity to get to know what Save the Dunes is up to while enjoying the company of other dune-lovers. Light refreshments will be provided, but we welcome you to bring your favorite dish, dessert, or snack.
Registration required. Remaining space will be made available to non-members at a later date.
Member Event: Bog & Brew II—Cowles Bog at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Saturday, August 26, 2017
4:00PM – 6:00PM (Hike)
Hunter’s Taproom Visit to Follow
FREE for Members ∴ Non-member donation $25 ∴ 30 spots available
Moderate-Difficulty ∴ < 2 Mile Hike ∴ Family-Friendly Hike ∴ Must be 21+ to Visit Taproom
Registration is OPEN! Contact Heather at heather@savedunes.org or call 219.879.3564 ext. 121.
Join us on a hike led by staff member and botanist, Nathanael Pilla, at Cowles Bog within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. On the hike, we will explore this unique landscape and observe the National Park Service’s restoration of the Great Marsh. Known for its diversity of plant and wildlife, Cowles Bog is a local treasure and a National Natural Landmark. We will be hiking Cowles Bog Prairie, which is less than two miles and moderately difficult. It does not include the steep dune portion of the Cowles Bog trail. Bug spray, long pants, and close-toed shoes are recommended. Afterwards we will be going to Hunter’s Taproom in Chesterton. A big thanks to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore for partnering up with us to make this happen!
Registration required. Remaining space will be made available to non-members at a later date.
SEPTEMBER 2017
Member Event: Three Dunes Challenge—Indiana Dunes State Park
Saturday, September 9, 2017
1:00PM – 2:30PM (Hike)
FREE for Members ∴ Non-member donation $25 ∴ Unlimited spots available
Moderate-Difficulty ∴ 1.5 Mile Hike with a Total of 522 Vertical Feet Climb ∴ Family-Friendly Hike
Registration is OPEN! Contact Heather at heather@savedunes.org or call 219.879.3564 ext. 121.
Want to conquer the Indiana Dunes State Park Three Dunes Challenge? Let’s do it together! We will explore the dunes by taking a climb up Mt. Tom, Mt. Holden, and Mt. Jackson, guided by our friends with Porter County Tourism. We will have 3 groups—a fast moving group, a medium paced group, and the leisure paced group. To and along the route, we will also demonstrate good steward practices by picking up litter along the way. Space is unlimited. Admission to the Indiana Dunes State Park will be waived for registrants.
Registration required. Remaining space will be made available to non-members at a later date.
Bartlett’s Beer Fest Benefitting Save the Dunes
Sunday, September 24, 2017
1:00PM-3:00PM
Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill, 131 E Dunes Highway, Beverly Shores, IN
Join us at Bartlett’s for the 9th annual Bartlett’s Beer Fest benefitting Save the Dunes! Details to come, but this event always promises delicious food from Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill, a variety of craft beer from local breweries, and a fantastic time with friends and fellow dune-lovers. Keep an eye out for ticket sale announcements on our Facebook.
Member Event: Overnight in the Dunes—Dunbar Beach at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Saturday, September 30, 2017 – Sunday, October 1, 2017
Times to be announced
Members Only ∴ 50 spots available
Low-Difficulty ∴ Family-Friendly
Registration to Open September 1!
At this exclusive event, you will camp near Dunbar Beach within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Grab your gear and join us in this special area. As part of the program, we will offer some small hiking as well as a campfire story-telling. Look for more information on this event soon!
Registration required. Remaining space will be made available to non-members at a later date.
NOVEMBER 2017
Dune Struck! 65th Anniversary Gala—The Uptown Center in Michigan City
Friday, November 3, 2017
6:30PM – 9:30PM
Get your tickets here.
This wonderful evening under the stars will be your opportunity to see some of the amazing performances from the Dunes Blowout which took place at West Beach last September.
Celebrate our dunes with entertainment by the Patti Shaffner Trio, an array of delicous small plates, a deluxe coffee bar and a silent auction.
A cash bar will be available.
