NPS - National Park Service

08/11/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/11/2022 15:14

National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism Offer Volunteering Opportunities

Date:
August 11, 2022

Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism have partnered to offer Drop-In Volunteering, a no-hassle volunteer option for those looking to help out at the Indiana Dunes. Opportunities will be available nearly every day of the week and will include stewardship, restoration, park clean-up, and more.

On Saturday, August 20, and on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, meet at the Park Connection Office, at the Chellberg Farm parking lot, for a morning of stewardship in your national park.

In addition, you can stop by the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center at 1215 North State Road 49, Porter, Indiana daily between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for the "Trash Trekkers" program. Grab a trash bag at the center and help keep our beaches and trails clean. No formal commitment is necessary; simply drop-in during program hours to get started. Remember to dress appropriately for the work you will be doing; wear comfortable outdoor clothing and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. The national park will provide gear and training to anyone interested in lending a hand to preserve the Indiana Dunes.

Visit www.indianadunes.com/volunteer for specific dates, times, and project details.

Indiana Dunes National Park is one of more than 400 units of the National Park System ranging from Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty. Located in Northwest Indiana, the park includes 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and 15,000 acres of biodiverse beaches, woods, prairies, and marshes. Over 3 million visitors come to the Indiana Dunes each year.

Indiana Dunes Tourism is the official destination marketing, planning and development organization for Indiana Dunes Country/Porter County, IN. Since 1986, IDT has promoted the Indiana Dunes and the great communities throughout Porter County to potential visitors, as well as encouraged local residents to take advantage of all this area has to offer. IDT operates the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center in partnership with the Indiana Dunes National Park. For more information, visit www.IndianaDunes.com.