ACRES Land Trust is a member-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting natural and working lands in northeast Indiana and portions of southern Michigan and northwest Ohio.
ACRES offers trails at many preserves for free public use. We invite you to explore these special places and join us in our mission to protect them forever.
Learn more Visit a PreserveACRES members and volunteers make our work possible. Learn how you can help protect the land you love! Join us for events like art workshops, book discussions and themed hikes like “deep listening” and “trek and tap.” Explore volunteer opportunities. Help us protect land by becoming a member with a donation of $20 or more per year.
Become a member Volunteer Find eventsThanks to member and volunteer support, ACRES maintains trail systems at many preserves for free public use. Discover our region’s spectacular natural areas!
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