Category Archives: Green Zone
Struggle Against Recycling Contamination in Porter County Continues
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says 2021 has brought an increase in recycling wrongs and contamination at drop-off locations across Porter County and urges awareness of th...
Oct 27, 2021
Region Author, Bird Expert, Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
A Northwest Indiana author and noted birder was recently presented with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash. A post at the Indiana Dunes Tourism Facebook page says Dr. Kenneth Brock received the aw...
Oct 20, 2021
Recycling Art: Porter County Students Invited to Join America Recycles Day Contest
Recycled art is at the spotlight as the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will kick start America Recycles Day celebrations with invitation to an upcycle art contest for Porter C...
Oct 19, 2021
Humane Indiana to Host 6th Annual Festival of Owls
Humane Indiana’s 6th annual Festival of Owls will be held at the Porter County Expo Center Saturday October 23rd. Wildlife Director Nicole Harmon says, "Our goal is to share the stories of these...
Oct 19, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction District Launches New Master Recycler Series
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will launch a new five-class series for individuals interested in learning more about recycling. Each class will be comprised of one hour se...
Oct 06, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host the sixth and final household hazardous waste collection event for the year on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Porter County Expo...
Oct 04, 2021
Recycling District on Plastic Bag Recycling
The Recycling and Waste Reduction of Porter County says 2021 has seen a rise in plastic bag recycling contamination in Porter County. District officials say plastic bags shouldn't be placed in curbsid...
Sep 30, 2021
Volunteers Invited to Help Plant Trees in the Region
Student Conservation Association tree crew members plant a tree with volunteers (Credit: Student Conservation Association) (Photo provided) In Hobart, volunteers are invited to plant trees Saturday, O...
Sep 30, 2021
National Public Lands Day at Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park is hosting a park clean-up for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25, from 9:00 am to 12 noon at West Beach. Region residents are invited to join park staff, ...
Sep 23, 2021
Pelicans Make Stopover on Fall Migration
In Will County, Illinois, the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center says the pelicans are back. A post at their Facebook page says the large birds make a stopover during their Fall migration in t...
Sep 21, 2021
