# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebration of J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us as we admire the spring ephemerals and old growth forest at J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve. The program will feature a poem by Dale Nichols celebrating the life of J. Timothy Ritchie and Shirley Heinze Land Trust’s 45th anniversary and a dedication by Old Growth Forest Network.

Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Bring a reusable water bottle. Parking is limited. Please carpool when possible. There are no water or restrooms at the Ritchie Nature Preserve.

RSVP: https://heinzetrust.org/event/celebration-of-j-timothy-ritchie-nature-preserve/#rsvp-now
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesterton/celebration-of-j-timothy-ritchie-nature-preserve/200029951931212
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chesterton
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1253 Violet Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304-2615, United States
- **lat**: 41.61456
- **long**: -87.02446
- **full address**: 1253 Violet Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304-2615, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Celebration of J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve being held?
  - **A:** Celebration of J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 1253 Violet Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304-2615, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Celebration of J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve?
  - **A:** Celebration of J. Timothy Ritchie Nature Preserve is organized by Shirley Heinze Land Trust.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Shirley Heinze Land Trust's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Shirley Heinze Land Trust a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Shirley Heinze Land Trust has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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