Valparaiso Extends Leaf Pickup
In Valparaiso, the city announced today that leaf pickup will be extended one more week…
Roadrunner Back Home in Nevada after Accidental Cross-Country Trip to Maine
A roadrunner is back home in Nevada after an accidental cross-country trip to Maine. After…
Fall Season Update: Boone Grove, Portage Compost Sites to be Open an Extra Week
Leaves are falling later this year, so the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter…
Police in Michigan Rescue Deer from Swimming Pool
Police in Michigan say they rescued a deer from a partially drained swimming pool over…
Patoka Lake Hosts Eagle Watch and Related Events
Patoka Lake is hosting several programs during its 34th annual Eagle Watch Event, which will…
Mississinewa Lake hosts Sunrise Eagle Watch
Greet the morning with bald eagles at Mississinewa Lake’s annual Sunrise Eagle Watch on…
Sea Lion Safely Back in Water After Wandering into Oregon Neighborhood
A large sea lion is safely back in the water after wandering through a neighborhood…
World Walrus Day
The largest conservation organization is declaring today/Wednesday November 24th World Walrus Day. The World Wildlife…
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Spotlights Seasonal Leaf Cleanup Practices
To rake or not to rake? The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County…
California Sees Return of Monarch Butterflies After Record Low in 2020
California is seeing the return of monarch butterflies after a record-low population in 2020. An…