Shirley Heinze Land Trust invites the public to attend its annual Spring Benefit on May 30, 2026, at William E. Urschel Pavilion in downtown Valparaiso. The Spring Benefit is the cornerstone of Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s annual outreach and fundraising ventures. The nonprofit says this event offers the organization and community members the opportunity to celebrate progress and community efforts, and to outline future endeavors.
“The Spring Benefit is our biggest event of the year,” said Kris Krouse, Executive Director of Shirley Heinze Land Trust. “Our team looks forward to the Benefit each year, as it offers a chance to celebrate our supporters, volunteers and partners and to showcase their impact.” Guests can look forward to dinner, music, drinks, and an auction. For more information, visit www.heinzetrust.org/event/spring-benefit-2026 .
Since 1981, Shirley Heinze Land Trust says it has been dedicated to the preservation and restoration of natural areas throughout northwest Indiana. Today, approximately 4,000 acres across Lake, Porter, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Marshall, and Starke counties are permanently protected, and most of these nature preserves are open to the public to visit.
