Registration opened in late October 2025 for an event known as Run for the Trees - Happy Little (Virtual) 5K. A news release said registrants can complete their 5K anywhere outdoors - on foot, by bike, skate or paddle, or using a mobility device - anytime between April 18-26, 2026, to encompass Earth Day, April 22nd, a...

In Lake County, Shirley Heinze Land Trust recently held a ribbon-cutting at Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve, on Colfax Street in Gary. "We are grateful for everyone who made this project possible, including Northwest Indiana Forum's Ignite the Region Strategy and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's Regio...

In Lake County, Region residents can help fight plastic pollution at an upcoming event. The Plastic Reduction Alliance of Northwest Indiana is hosting a Beach Cleanup at Gary's Marquette Beach Saturday November 15, 2025, 10am to noon. Organizers say it's an opportunity for science and service along the Lake Michigan sh...

Daylight Saving Time ends the first Sunday of November, and sunset will be about an hour earlier after the clocks fall back one hour at 2 am Sunday November 2, 2025. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says starting Monday November 3, 2025, the hours at its Valparaiso Compost Site are being adju...

In Valparaiso, Humane Indiana Wildlife's 10th annual Festival of Owls is Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 am to 4 pm, at the Porter County Expo Center. The event features opportunities to meet owl ambassadors and attend expert talks, and includes a vendor marketplace with local artisans and nature-inspired goods. Activit...

In Crown Point, Purdue Extension-Lake County is offering the Grass to Garden Workshop Series on Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time at the Purdue Extension Building on North Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307. Register at: . The registration deadline is Friday, October 24,...

A social media post Wednesday September 24 2025 by Indiana Audubon said nighttime skies above the Hoosier state would be full of migrating birds, millions of them, Wednesday night (September 24 2025) last night (September 25 2025), and tonight (September 26 2025). Everyone is asked to turn off non-essential outdoor lig...

In Lisle, Illinois, the Morton Arboretum has launched its 2025 weekly Fall Color Report to help visitors track the changing fall foliage colors. Updated every Wednesday through the season on the Arboretum's website, it provides real-time information about which species are changing. The arboretum said while warm temper...

In Porter County, there's an opportunity to become a Master Recycler. The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County says its Master Recyclers Course will be geared towards residents with an interest in waste reduction as well as prevention, recycling, composting, and more. Cost for the course is $30 per p...

In Valparaiso, Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will host its final Fix-It Fair of 2025 on Saturday October 18. Volunteers will be on hand at the Porter County Public Library Valparaiso Branch to offer free repairs and guidance and may include sewing, small appliances, computers and electronics, ...