Category Archives: Green Zone
Food Waste Composting Program Expands to Duneland Area
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced the expansion of its food waste composting program to the Chesterton area. The initiative begins April 9, 2025, and continues ...
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Lake Co Master Gardeners Offer Webinar "Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces"
The Lake County Master Gardeners say they'll be presenting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6pm CT, given by "author, plant geek, and artist" C.L. Fornari on "Growing Vegetables in Small ...
Mar 27, 2025
Volunteers Needed for Northwest Indiana 2025 Earth Day Celebration
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County is seeking volunteers for its 17th annual Earth Day Celebration. There are shifts available the day before and during the event, which is ha...
Mar 25, 2025
Porter County Compost Sites Re-Opening 2025
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced the Boone Grove and Portage Compost sites reopen for the season on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Portage and Boone Grove Compost...
Mar 14, 2025
The Morton Arboretum on Drought Conditions and Chicagoland Spring Blooms
Spring bloom timing is mainly influenced by temperature, a news release from The Morton Arboretum said, but some early-blooming and hardier plants that can withstand a higher risk of being exposed to ...
Mar 11, 2025
Lake County Master Gardeners Offer "The Art of Growing Food" Webinar
Region residents are invited to a special gardening webinar on growing food. The Lake County Master Gardeners says the free webinar called "The Art of Growing Food" is presented by kitchen garden desi...
Mar 05, 2025
Nonprofits Can Sign Up for 'Reuse Fair' at NWI Earth Day Celebration
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County is inviting organizations and non-profits to the Northwest Indiana Earth Day Reuse Fair. It's meant to keep items out of landfills by encour...
Mar 04, 2025
Plastic Reduction Alliance of NWI Hosts Symposium on Reducing Waste
In Valparaiso, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste at a symposium Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5:30 pm to pm at Val...
Feb 17, 2025
Groundhog Day Event to Benefit Humane Indiana Wildlife
Humane Indiana Wildlife announces a new opportunity to help local wildlife in need this Groundhog Day, February 2, 2025. "This inaugural event isn't just about a shadow-it's about shining a light on t...
Jan 27, 2025
Upcycled Valentines Workshop in Porter County
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County and the Art Barn come together for a workshop on making valentines out of recycled and upcycled materials. "Using various containers, papers...
Jan 24, 2025
