Category Archives: Green Zone
Winter Solstice Hike at Indiana Dunes National Park
In Porter County, a Winter Solstice hike is planned for the late afternoon hours of Thursday December 21, 2023. Region residents are invited to join a ranger on the Indiana Dunes National Park's Dune ...
Dec 21, 2023
Monarch Highway Bridge Art Going Up In Iowa
The first of these bridges is set to open this week on County Road F-22 (126th Avenue) over I-35 near Elkhart in Central Iowa. The other six will be built over the next six or seven years.
Dec 20, 2023
Manatee Feeding Program to End In East Central Florida
In Florida, wildlife officials say an annual manatee feeding program will not take place in Brevard County this winter as they are noticing improvements in a specific lagoon. Teams have been giving ou...
Dec 12, 2023
Join the Christmas Bird Count at Indiana Dunes National Park
In Northwest Indiana, on December 23, 2023, the Indiana Dunes National Park invites Region residents to get outside and have fun helping with the Christmas Bird Count and make an important contributio...
Dec 05, 2023
IDEM Honors Merrillville as Indiana Clean Community
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) honored Merrillville and five other pilot program communities for their participation and accomplishments at the Indiana Clean Community Progr...
Nov 29, 2023
Adopt a Shrike Program to Help Endangered Songbird
Indiana Audubon and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are getting the word out about a state endangered songbird. The Indiana DNR says Loggerhead Shrike populations are in steep declin...
Nov 27, 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...
Nov 15, 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...
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. ...
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...
Sep 25, 2023
