Category Archives: Nature
Items You Didn’t Know You Should Recycle
We all want to help out our planet and we all know it needs to be done. In addition to using your car less, turning your lights off, and reusing plastic, there are plenty of things that we know to recycle rather than waste in a garbage can. Anything we can do to keep landfills…
Endangered Species Found In Cedar Lake Indiana
On July 2nd, 2020 Humane Indiana Wildlife received a call about two young chicks found in a window well in Cedar Lake, IN. Upon further communication with the two teens who found the chicks, it was determined the chicks were actually Virginia Rails, an endangered species in the state of Indiana. “When the finders sent us a…
New Paved Trails at Friendship Gardens
Over 2,900 feet of trails at Friendship Botanic Gardens were paved during the week of June 15th, 2020, which was made possible by a grant provided by the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte. The goal was to provide more access to people that require mobility assistance, such as wheelchairs and walkers. The natural green…
A Close Encounter with Nature
Ogden Gardens is a local treasure that is often overlooked. It is a quick and close encounter with Nature because it is located in the heart of the Valparaiso business district with a very close easy access parking area. For local residents it’s an easy bike ride or walk. Odgen Gardens is on…
Hike The Secret Moraine Nature Preserve
by Andie Renner-Miller We did this hike back when it was snow covered as it was listed as a good hike to do in the snow. This preserve was a good reminder that it doesn’t need to be warm out to take a good hike. We found only one area that may be difficult…
Friendship Botanic Gardens to Open May 1st
Friendship Botanic Gardens will open to the public beginning this Friday, May 1st. The Gardens will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily admission (Tuesday-Sunday) is $9; seniors, $7; however, on Thursdays, admission to the Gardens is $5 for everyone. Children 12 and under are free everyday; active…
Friendship Botanic Gardens Remains Open To Members Only
During these uncertain times and caution of COVID-19, community members are still able to take advantage of the membership benefits at Friendship Botanic Gardens while still following the social distancing guidelines. Being in nature is good for the mind, body and spirit. While there may be uncertainty in the world right…
The Greenhouse of East Chicago
Visit East Chicago’s Greenhouse and step into one of the city’s hidden treasures. Come and experience the tranquility and oxygen rich air that only the greenhouse can offer. Here you will find rooms filled with various tropical plants and fruit trees. The greenhouse is open year round and admission is free. …
Things To Do in the Indiana Dunes
Go Camping The National Park Service is proposing a reservation system for 11 picnic shelters and 34 campsites at Indiana Dunes National Park. A reservation system will allow visitors to plan their camping trips and picnics at the national park up to six months in advance. Currently, all picnic shelters in the park…
Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb 14th – 17th, 2020! This 23rd annual event is somewhat of a misnomer, since you can count birds wherever you spot them, not only in your backyard! This week look for several shared posts featuring the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 14-17 no matter where you…
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