In Crown Point, the Lake County Master Gardeners present, "Shape Up Your Garden - Easy Pruning Techniques" with Bryan McKay, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Purdue Cooperative Extension on North Main Street. Learn how and when to best prune trees, shrubs, and garden plants in a free program for new and...

In Valparaiso, with a new academic term getting underway, Valparaiso University (VU) is highlighting ongoing sustainability efforts. Volunteers will be continuing the "Green Games" program at every home football game this season, helping spectators dispose of garbage and separate the recyclables. VU says othe...

In Griffith, Lake County Master Gardeners Association will host "Bloom & Thrive: A Native Fest" Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9 am-2 pm. Experts will help participants learn to create garden spaces for the environment and pollinators. They include Dr. Scott Stewart, former director of Lurie Garden in Chic...

In Valparaiso, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host a weekday household hazardous waste collection. The event for Porter County residents will be at the Porter County Expo Center on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9am to 2pm CST; enter at Gate 3. The district says common household haz...

Shirley Heinze Land Trust says it now protects more than 4,000 acres of land in northwest Indiana. The nonprofit says the milestone follows the recent acquisition of property in rural Starke County. A news release says the preserve encompasses over 425 acres of land, with black oak dominated sand savanna, sand prairie,...

In central Indiana, Shelby County just southeast of Indianapolis, is the first county in the state to be named a Bird Town Indiana community partner. In the announcement, Indiana Audubon Society said the certification highlights a commitment to protecting birds, improving habitat and involving the public in conservatio...

Region residents are invited to celebrate the beauty and purpose of gardening at the 2025 Garden Walk: June in Bloom-hosted by the Lake County Master Gardeners. Stroll through nine private gardens in Crown Point, Lowell, and Cedar Lake, where homeowners and Master Gardeners will be on-site to share tips, answer questi...

In Crown Point, the Lake County Master Gardeners present a free program on "Creating Curb Appeal with Native Plants in Existing Gardens" with Chris Baran, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The program will take place at Purdue Cooperative Extension - Lake County on N. Main Street, Crown Point (building a...

The Porter County Master Gardeners Association 2025 Garden Walk is Saturday June 28, 2025, 9am to 3 pm Central Time. Tickets are on sale online; they may also be purchased the day of the walk. Here is a link to the Porter County Master Gardeners Association website for more details.

In Valparaiso, the Plastic Reduction Alliance will host an educational meeting on reducing plastic waste in the Region. The meeting, titled "The Power of Partnering for Plastic Free Communities" is Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6 PM, at Valparaiso University. It will include a presentation by the Plastic Reductio...