This fund provides ongoing support to Taltree Arboretum and Gardens.

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

This fund provides support to the Shirley Heinze Environmental Fund

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

This fund provides ongoing support to Save the Dunes Conservation Fund

Save the Dunes has had a lasting impact on the Indiana dunes for over 60 years. Contributions from our members, donors, and sponsors enable us to fight for the precious natural resources of the dunes region that are so important to Northwest Indiana. Your continued generosity will help us ensure our land and waters are healthy for generations to come.

The mission of Save the Dunes is to preserve, protect and restore the Indiana dunes and all natural resources in Northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan Watershed for an enhanced quality of life.

We strive to:

• To protect the Indiana dunes ecosystem from the negative impacts of human land use and behavior.
• To protect the watersheds that flow to the dunes and Lake Michigan.
• To educate the public about environmental concerns affecting the dunes area.
• To reduce pollution of the dunes area by holding government agencies, businesses and residents accountable.

We work to:

Support Indiana Dunes Parks

The natural resources – and incredible biodiversity – of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes State Park are globally exceptional.  We work hard to protect these resources for generations to come.

Improve Water Quality and Aquatic Habitat

Our Water Program works to protect and improve the Lake Michigan watershed. Save the Dunes takes a watershed based approach, recognizing that what happens on the land in the Lake Michigan watershed has a great impact on the health of Lake Michigan.

Advocate for the Great Lakes

Save the Dunes is the leading advocate for Great Lakes restoration in Indiana. We participate in various coalitions and projects to help Lake Michigan – the centerpiece of our environment and economy.

Protect Our Natural Resources

Through our efforts in land acquisition and restoration and our role in protecting the Indiana dunes from threats of invasive species, industry, and development, Save the Dunes is invested in maintaining and restoring the ecological health of our region.

If you would like to learn more about what we do or how you can help, please visit us at http://savedunes.org/.

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

Lee Botts Environmental Education Fund

Named for Dunes Learning Center co-founder and President Emeritus, the Lee Botts Environmental Education Fund seeks to create an enduring legacy of learning in the dunes.

Established to support teachers and parents in their efforts to connect children with the unique natural and cultural of the Indiana dunes, proceeds keep Dunes Learning Center programs affordable and accessible through need-based scholarships to deserving youth.

With a mission to provide “an in-depth exploration of the dynamic relationship between people and their environments using the natural and cultural resources of the Indiana Dunes Region where nature and society co-exist,” the possibility of the Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center was born in 1966, when Senator Paul Douglas included public education as a mission of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in the legislation that authorized the new National Park.

Lee Botts recalls learning of this proposed addition from Douglas himself, “He believed that lack of understanding of the unique and historically significant resources of the Indiana Dunes had contributed to the intense conflict over the park’s creation and could possibly threaten its future.”

Today, Dunes Learning Center programs serve more than 7,500 individuals annually, adding to a total of more than 80,000 since opening its doors in October of 1998. Your donation today will support the next generation of environmental stewards with unforgettable environmental education experiences in the dunes.

Visit the Dunes Learning Center website to learn more: www.duneslearningcenter.org

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org 

This fund provides support for the Stewardship Program expenses of the Shirley Heinze Land Trust.

Legacy Foundation, Inc.
370 E. 84th Drive, Suite 100
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Tel 219-736-1880
https://legacyfdn.org