Category Archives: Green Zone

In England, an iconic tree tied to the legend of Robin Hood is believed to have died. The old tree, known as the Major Oak, is believed to have stood for some 12 centuries. The tree has been a major t...

The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County ("District") says it has funding available to inspire non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, civic organizations, clubs, and business...

In Gary, the Miller Garden Club 2026 Garden Walk is June 20 and 21, 10 am to 3 pm each day. This year's walk will feature six private gardens and one community garden. The club says three of the garde...

In Michigan City, Region residents are invited to join Save the Dunes and the La Porte County Master Gardeners for a"Container Gardening with Natives Workshop" Saturday June 6, 2026, at 11 am- an even...

In Cedar Lake, Humane Indiana Wildlife invites families and nature lovers of all ages to Nocturnal Nature Night, taking place Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5-9 p.m. at the Cedar Lake Friary, located at...

Friends of Indiana Dunes says May 20th is World Bee Day, a worldwide celebration of bees and other pollinators and the critical role they play in ecosystems. The nonprofit says World Bee Day also rais...

The Recycling and Waste District of Porter County announces its next upcoming Fix-It Fair, a community-driven event focused on sustainability and skill-sharing. This free event will take place on Satu...

  The Lake County Master Gardeners Association (LCMGA) will highlight seven gardens in St. John, Munster, and Schererville at its annual garden walk on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...

The 2026 Indiana Dunes Birding Festival gets underway Thursday May 14th and continues through Sunday May 17th. The festival's website says the annual event "showcases the abundance of migratory birds ...

The 30th Annual Friends of Indiana Dunes Native Plant Sale is Saturday May 9, 2026, at the Friends of Indiana Dunes Office in the town of Porter. The non-profit group says the deadline for pre-sale or...