Category Archives: Green Zone
The Morton Arboretum on Drought Conditions and Chicagoland Spring Blooms
Spring bloom timing is mainly influenced by temperature, a news release from The Morton Arboretum said, but some early-blooming and hardier plants that can withstand a higher risk of being exposed to ...
Mar 11, 2025
Lake County Master Gardeners Offer "The Art of Growing Food" Webinar
Region residents are invited to a special gardening webinar on growing food. The Lake County Master Gardeners says the free webinar called "The Art of Growing Food" is presented by kitchen garden desi...
Mar 05, 2025
Nonprofits Can Sign Up for 'Reuse Fair' at NWI Earth Day Celebration
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County is inviting organizations and non-profits to the Northwest Indiana Earth Day Reuse Fair. It's meant to keep items out of landfills by encour...
Mar 04, 2025
Plastic Reduction Alliance of NWI Hosts Symposium on Reducing Waste
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 Val...
Feb 17, 2025
Groundhog Day Event to Benefit Humane Indiana Wildlife
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 t...
Jan 27, 2025
Upcycled Valentines Workshop in Porter County
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...
Jan 24, 2025
Lake County Master Gardeners Offer Webinar with Doug Tallamy
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 Na...
Jan 17, 2025
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Hosts Fix-It Fair with Library to Promote Sustainability
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 f...
Dec 31, 2024
Endangered Species Act Protection Proposed for Monarch Butterfly
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 W...
Dec 11, 2024
Got Fallen Leaves? How to Put Them to Use with Tips from The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, is encouraging people to save and repurpose falling leaves to nourish their gardens this autumn. According to the Arboretum's Plant Clinic advisers, leaves mak...
Nov 05, 2024
