Category Archives: Green Zone
USDA Issues New Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Gardeners have an updated tool to help determine which plants are most likely to thrive in the Region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a new Plant Hardiness Zone Map last week, the ...
Laura Waluszko Nov 20, 2023
Governor Holcomb Declares Nov. 15 America Recycles Day
Governor Eric Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring November 15 America Recycles Day in Indiana. In partnership with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the proclamation recog...
Laura Waluszko Nov 15, 2023
Trumpeter Swans Rescued from Interstate Receive Care, Released Back to Natural Habitat
In Lake County, a family of swans found on Interstate 80/94 near Grant Street earlier this year were released to their wetlands habitat after receiving months of care at Humane Indiana Wildlife...
Laura Waluszko Nov 13, 2023
Dunes Learning Center to Host Houseplant Workshop
In Chesterton, Region residents are invited to join Dunes Learning Center for a hands-on houseplant workshop. "Unlock the secrets of plant superpowers in this fun program. You will master several prop...
Laura Waluszko Nov 03, 2023
Humane Indiana Wildlife 8th Annual Festival of Owls
Humane Indiana Wildlife's 8th Annual Festival of Owls is happening Saturday November 4, 2023, 9am to 4pm, at a new venue this year, the Center for Visual and Performing Arts on Ridge Road in Munster. ...
Laura Waluszko Nov 02, 2023
IDEM Hosting Open House on Grand Calumet River Area Restoration Efforts
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations announce an open house focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC) in Northw...
Joey Martin Sep 25, 2023
Valparaiso University Holds Recyclable Collection During Move-in
(Photo provided by Valparaiso University) (Photo provided by Valparaiso University) Valparaiso University says the inaugural year for recyclable material collection during move-in weekend was a...
Joey Martin Sep 13, 2023
Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction to Host Fix-It Fair
(Provided by Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District) In Valparaiso, in partnership with the Porter County Public Library System, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter Coun...
Joey Martin Sep 12, 2023
Much of Northwest Indiana Experiencing Severe Drought
The U.S. Drought Map is now showing Lake, Newton and most of Porter and Jasper counties in Severe Drought and Moderate Drought for much of the northern half of Indiana and a small portion southeast al...
Joey Martin Jun 15, 2023
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...
Joey Martin Jun 15, 2023