Category Archives: Green Zone
Indiana's Million Tree Initiative Nearing Goal
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the Hoosier state is getting closer to a major tree milestone. Governor Eric Holcomb in his 2020 State of the State Address directed the DNR to p...
Jun 15, 2023
District Offers Medical Sharps Collection with Porter County Health Department
The Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District says it has launched a partnership with the Porter County Health Department to offer a residential medical sharps collection. Residents can bri...
Jun 07, 2023
Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air 2023 Awards Luncheon
Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air presented awards to air quality leaders at its annual awards luncheon held at the Clipper Room Banquet Facility at the Hammond Marina. Pictured are (l-r) Miche...
May 16, 2023
NIPSCO Announces 2023 Environmental Action Grant Award Winners
NIPSCO has announced the 2023 Environmental Grant Recipients supporting 15 local nonprofit organizations in their environmental and educational efforts. This years focus was on animal preservation, ha...
Apr 25, 2023
Valparaiso Celebrates Trees with Planting Events
In Valparaiso, the city is celebrating trees with upcoming tree planting events and inviting the community to get involved. "As we look ahead to both Arbor Day and Earth Day, we wanted to mark these s...
Apr 04, 2023
NIPSCO Accepting Applications for Environmental Action Grants
NIPSCO is accepting applications for environmental action grants supporting local non-profit organizations with environmental initiatives. For the eighth consecutive year, NIPSCO will provide support ...
Mar 02, 2023
Owl Rescued from Icy Lake in Merrillville
(Photo courtesy Erin’s Farm NFP Facebook page) In Lake County, an injured great horned owl is rescued from the middle of an icy lake by the staff at Hidden Lake Park, Merrillville Animal Control...
Feb 02, 2023
Porter County Master Gardeners Association 2023 Gardening Show
In Porter County, the gardening show returns this Saturday. The Porter County Master Gardeners Association’s 17th annual Gardening Show is January 21, 2023, 8am to 4pm, at the Porter County Expo...
Jan 19, 2023
IDEM Seeks Nominations for Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. A news release said this marks the 30th year the awards have be...
Jan 19, 2023
Rescuers Free Goose Stuck in Frozen Sand at Dunes State Park
(Photo courtesy Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Facebook page) In Porter County, Indiana Conservation officers say a Canada goose frozen in wet sand along the edge of Lake Michigan at Indian...
Dec 28, 2022
