Category Archives: Green Zone

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In Porter County, a Lake Michigan shoreside community has been recognized again for its efforts to look out for area birds. Indiana Audubon say it has recertified Beverly Shores as a Bird Town Indiana...

Here are some tips provided by The Morton Arboretum's Plant Clinic to help trees and garden plants survive waves of heat in the 90s and above. 1. Make sure plants have enough water. Water is necessary...

  Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces its 2024 Spring Benefit Fundraiser, 'Branching into New Waters'. "Did you know that if you took just the named waterways in the northern six counties of Nort...

With more and more sunlight and warmer temperatures Region residents may get the urge to start cleaning up yards and gardens, but experts urge everyone to please wait. Save the Dunes says it is extrem...

In Lake County, Shirley Heinze Land Trust says it has acquired its first parcel of land along Deep River, 23 acres in New Chicago purchased from the American Legion. The nonprofit said funding came fr...