Category Archives: Green Zone
Shirley Heinze Land Trust, Partners Hosting 'Nature in the Arts' at Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve
In Lake County, art activities and guided hikes will be part of a free "Wetlands and Watercolors" Nature in the Arts event, 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve...
Sep 12, 2024
Community Leaders to Discuss Reducing Plastic Waste in Educational Spaces
In Valparaiso, educators and others will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste in schools. The meeting hosted by the Plastic Reduction Alliance of Northwest Indiana is August 28, 202...
Aug 28, 2024
Helping Trees and Plants Survive a Heat Wave
Here are some tips provided by The Morton Arboretum's Plant Clinic to help trees and garden plants survive waves of heat in the 90s and above. 1. Make sure plants have enough water. Water is necessary...
Aug 27, 2024
Duneland Chamber to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Urban Pollinator Project
In Chesterton, Duneland Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a ribbon cutting of the Urban Pollinator Project on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 4:30 PM. The event will be at the Westchester Bird Sa...
Jun 20, 2024
Science Fridays Series at Portage Lakefront Pavilion
In Portage, Indiana Dunes Science Fridays is being offered on June 21, 2024, from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Mary Ann Best from the Miller Beach Water Safety Social Group and Drew Ferguson from the Great Lake...
Jun 20, 2024
Reducing Single-Use Plastic Use in the Region
In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says there's a public forum Wednesday June 12, 2024, on reducing the use of single-use plastic to reduce plastic pollution in...
Jun 12, 2024
Celebrate Brood XIII Cicadas with 'Cicadapalooza' at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve
In Porter County, Shirley Heinze Land Trust says the public is invited "to celebrate and learn about the science and mystery of the local Brood XIII with Cicadapalooza". The nonprofit said the event S...
Jun 06, 2024
Porter County Recycling District, Valpo Parks Launch Food Waste Compost Program
In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says it is partnering with Valpo Parks to launch a food waste composting initiative. Starting June 4, 2024, and on Tuesdays o...
Jun 04, 2024
Lake County Master Gardeners 2024 Garden Walk
The Lake County Master Gardeners say their annual Garden Walk takes place on Sunday, June 30, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm CDT. Here is a link to the Lake County Master Gardeners website for ticket information ...
Jun 04, 2024
Indy FD Rescues Ducklings from City Monument
In Indianapolis, fire crews rescued six newborn ducklings from a city monument Wednesday. The Indianapolis Fire Department said on X they were asked to assist after a duck and her babies "went into th...
May 23, 2024
