In Valparaiso, local leaders, educators, and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste at a symposium Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5:30 pm to pm at Valparaiso University's Harre Union, Ballroom A. The event is open to the public. Hosted by the Plastic Reduction Alliance ...

In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County hosts their 2025 Northwest Indiana Earth Day Celebration Saturday April 12, 2025. The 17th annual event takes place at the Porter County Expo Center, Division Road and State Road 49 in Valpo. The event is free to the public and features an array...

Humane Indiana Wildlife announces a new opportunity to help local wildlife in need this Groundhog Day, February 2, 2025. "This inaugural event isn't just about a shadow-it's about shining a light on the importance of every animal and the critical work of wildlife conservation," said Nicole Harmon, Wildlife Re...

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County and the Art Barn come together for a workshop on making valentines out of recycled and upcycled materials. "Using various containers, papers, and other materials that might otherwise end up in the landfill, we'll use some holiday magic to transform our tr...

Region residents are invited to join the Lake County Master Gardeners on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 6 pm CST, as they present a free webinar with renowned author Doug Tallamy, on "Next Steps for Nature: Questions (and answers) for How to Save Nature in our Yard." His books include "Bringing Nature Ho...

The Lake County Master Gardeners Association announce they are continuing their Grant Program for 2025. The LCMGA will award grants eligible to Lake County, Indiana applicants and organizations with purposeful gardening projects that benefit the community, a news release said. Request a grant application via email or c...

In Valparaiso, the Porter County Master Gardeners Association 19th Annual Gardening Show is scheduled for January 25, 2025, at the Porter County Expo Center, State Road 49 and Division Road. The event features a seed and bulb exchange, presentations, demonstrations, numerous vendors, and more. Here is a link for detail...

In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County is starting the new year with a way to get some old items fixed and keep them from being thrown away. The district says its first Fix-It Fair of 2025 is Saturday January 11, 10am-1pm, at the Porter County Public Library Valparaiso Branch. Free r...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is proposing protection for the monarch butterfly and urging the public to be part of the insect's recovery. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams said in a news release the proposed listing under the Endangered Species Act "invites and builds on unprece...

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County has announced winter hours for the compost sites in Porter County. Beginning December 16, 2024, the Portage and Boone Grove Compost Sites will be closed for the season, making December 14 the final day for drop off. The Valparaiso Compost Site is open year-rou...