Porter County Community Foundation Presents Grant to Shirley Heinze Land Trust

Shirley-Heinze-Land-Trust-Grant-2016 Shirley Heinze Land Trust was selected to receive a Community Fund Grant from the Porter County Community Foundation to help purchase a much-needed snow plow.

"Support from the Porter County Community Foundation for the new snow plow is yet another way the Foundation is so integral to the success of our work," said Kris Krouse, Executive Director of Shirley Heinze Land Trust. "This equipment will help us maintain year-round access to Meadowbrook Conservation Center and Nature Preserve and to Shirley Heinze Land Trust preserves throughout the region."

Currently, the staff has been using a small ATV and hand shovels to clear snow. With this new plow, the team can not only clear the main parking areas more efficiently but also roads that lead to trails for winter hikers and cross-country skiers.

Shirley Heinze Land Trust is comprised of volunteers, donors, professionals, business, and industry, working together to preserve, protect and restore significant natural areas in Northwest Indiana. Their mission is to educate, inspire and invite the public to experience the natural wonders of our unique region.

Gather. Grow. Give. For Good. The Foundation inspires giving and engages the community to improve lives in Porter County now and forever. To learn more, contact the Foundation at 219.465.0294 or visit www.pccf.gives.