Category Archives: Green Zone
Lake County Master Gardeners October Program on Basic Pruning Techniques
In Crown Point, the Lake County Master Gardeners present, "Shape Up Your Garden - Easy Pruning Techniques" with Bryan McKay, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Purdue Cooperative Extension on Nort...
Sep 10, 2025
Valparaiso University Highlights Ongoing Sustainability Efforts
In Valparaiso, with a new academic term getting underway, Valparaiso University (VU) is highlighting ongoing sustainability efforts. Volunteers will be continuing the "Green Games" program at every ho...
Sep 09, 2025
Lake County Master Gardeners to Host "Bloom and Thrive: A Native Fest"
In Griffith, Lake County Master Gardeners Association will host "Bloom & Thrive: A Native Fest" Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9 am-2 pm. Experts will help participants learn to create garden space...
Sep 05, 2025
Porter County Household Hazardous Waste Weekday Collection Event
In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host a weekday household hazardous waste collection. The event for Porter County residents will be at the Porter County ...
Sep 02, 2025
New Milestone for Shirley Heinze Land Trust, 4,000 Acres Preserved
Shirley Heinze Land Trust says it now protects more than 4,000 acres of land in northwest Indiana. The nonprofit says the milestone follows the recent acquisition of property in rural Starke County. A...
Jul 15, 2025
First Certified Bird Town County Named in Indiana
In central Indiana, Shelby County just southeast of Indianapolis, is the first county in the state to be named a Bird Town Indiana community partner. In the announcement, Indiana Audubon Society said ...
Jun 30, 2025
Lake County Master Gardeners June in Bloom Garden Walk 2025
Region residents are invited to celebrate the beauty and purpose of gardening at the 2025 Garden Walk: June in Bloom-hosted by the Lake County Master Gardeners. Stroll through nine private gardens in ...
Jun 25, 2025
Lake County Master Gardeners Offer Program on Adding Native Plants to Existing Gardens
In Crown Point, the Lake County Master Gardeners present a free program on "Creating Curb Appeal with Native Plants in Existing Gardens" with Chris Baran, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The pr...
Jun 25, 2025
Porter County Master Gardeners Association 2025 Garden Walk
The Porter County Master Gardeners Association 2025 Garden Walk is Saturday June 28, 2025, 9am to 3 pm Central Time. Tickets are on sale online; they may also be purchased the day of the walk. Here is...
Jun 16, 2025
Plastic Reduction Alliance of NWI Hosts Meeting on Plastic Reduction Efforts
In Valparaiso, the Plastic Reduction Alliance will host an educational meeting on reducing plastic waste in the Region. The meeting, titled "The Power of Partnering for Plastic Free Communities" is We...
Jun 16, 2025
