Category Archives: Green Zone
IDEM Honors Merrillville as Indiana Clean Community
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) honored Merrillville and five other pilot program communities for their participation and accomplishments at the Indiana Clean Community Progr...
Laura Waluszko Nov 29, 2023
Save the Dunes Announces Sustainable Gift Wrapping Workshop
In Michigan City, on Saturday December 16, 2023, from 1PM-4PM, Save the Dunes announces a workshop on sustainable gift wrapping will be held at the historic Barker House. Co-sponsored by Michigan City...
Laura Waluszko Nov 28, 2023
Adopt a Shrike Program to Help Endangered Songbird
Indiana Audubon and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are getting the word out about a state endangered songbird. The Indiana DNR says Loggerhead Shrike populations are in steep declin...
Laura Waluszko Nov 27, 2023
USDA Issues New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Gardeners have an updated tool to help determine which plants are most likely to thrive in the Region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new Plant Hardiness Zone Map last week, the ...
Laura Waluszko Nov 20, 2023
Governor Holcomb Declares Nov. 15 America Recycles Day
Governor Eric Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring November 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the proclamation recog...
Laura Waluszko Nov 15, 2023
Trumpeter Swans Rescued from Interstate Receive Care, Released Back to Natural Habitat
In Lake County, a family of swans found on Interstate 80/94 near Grant Street earlier this year were released to their wetlands habitat after receiving months of care at Humane Indiana Wildlife...
Laura Waluszko Nov 13, 2023
Dunes Learning Center to Host Houseplant Workshop
In Chesterton, Region residents are invited to join Dunes Learning Center for a hands-on houseplant workshop. "Unlock the secrets of plant superpowers in this fun program. You will master several prop...
Laura Waluszko Nov 03, 2023
Humane Indiana Wildlife 8th Annual Festival of Owls
Humane Indiana Wildlife's 8th Annual Festival of Owls is happening Saturday November 4, 2023, 9am to 4pm, at a new venue this year, the Center for Visual and Performing Arts on Ridge Road in Munster. ...
Laura Waluszko Nov 02, 2023
IDEM Hosting Open House on Grand Calumet River Area Restoration Efforts
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations announce an open house focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC) in Northw...
Joey Martin Sep 25, 2023
Valparaiso University Holds Recyclable Collection During Move-in
(Photo provided by Valparaiso University) (Photo provided by Valparaiso University) Valparaiso University says the inaugural year for recyclable material collection during move-in weekend was a...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2023