Category Archives: Green Zone
'Logs to Lustrons' Tour of Historic Homes at Indiana Dunes National Park
In Porter, Region residents can get a glimpse inside historic homes at Indiana Dunes National Park. The June 25th Logs to Lustrons Tour will feature log structures, frame homes, and homes of glass, st...
Jun 09, 2022
Hobart Receives Community Recycling Grant
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced recipients of the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program. IDEM awarded just over $465-thousand dollars across 18 app...
May 17, 2022
Dedication Held for St. Francis Nature Preserve Next to Franciscan Health Michigan City
Shirley Heinze Land Trust Executive Director Kris Krouse, left, and Franciscan Health Michigan City President and CEO Dean Mazzoni cut the ribbon on the St. Francis Nature Preserve on May 5. (Photo pr...
May 11, 2022
Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host their first household hazardous waste collection event for the season on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Porter County Expo on East D...
May 03, 2022
Governor Holcomb Announces Trail Grants for Projects Across the Region, State
Across the state and the Region, $65 million in grants have been awarded for for 77 miles of new trail development as part of the third round of the Next Level Trails program. Locally, they include si...
Apr 25, 2022
NIPSCO Awards 2022 Environmental Action Grants
NIPSCO has announced its 2022 Environmental Action Grant winners. This year’s efforts focused on assisting in helping pollinators like monarch butterflies, bluebirds and bees. Other focuses incl...
Apr 21, 2022
Crown Point to Celebrate Arbor Day with Ceremony, Spring Clean-Up
(Image provided) The City of Crown Point is planning a celebration later this month to honor the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. At 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022, Crown Point will host an Arbor Day...
Apr 13, 2022
Valparaiso Named Indiana's First Monarch City USA
The City of Valparaiso has become Indiana's first Monarch City, USA, recognizing the city's support for monarch population. Mayor Matt Murphy issued a proclamation supporting the butterflies and encou...
Apr 12, 2022
Indiana Dunes National Park and Dunes Tourism offer Volunteer Opportunities
Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism have partnered to offer Drop-In Volunteering, described as a no-hassle volunteer option for those looking to help out at the Indiana Dunes. Opport...
Apr 06, 2022
Indiana Dunes National Park Entry Fee Begins on March 31st
Beginning Thursday March 31, 2022, entering the Indiana Dunes National Park will require an entrance fee or a federal lands pass. A release stated the new fee revenue will help fund a number of parkin...
Mar 30, 2022
