Parks

For years, the fireworks show on the shores of Lake Michigan would draw hundreds, if not thousands, of visitors to Michigan City every July. But the show usually scheduled for mid-July was canceled this year due to the city's financial emergency....

Chilly weather can slow down the sap but Garden Hosts at the International Friendship Gardens have been gathering enough to keep the kettles boiling. Visitors can visit the Gardens this March 2nd to enjoy this sweet pleasure of Spring. This is a free...

Overnight workshop explores reptiles and amphibians of the dunes A sure harbinger of spring, frogs have have been around for 250 million years, having survived ice ages, asteroid crashes, and environmental disturbances. Today, nearly one-third of the...

Get rid of that cabin fever this winter and come on a winter hike led by Stewardship Director, Paul Quinlan, at Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve in Gary. The dune and swale habitat at Ivanhoe South represents one of the rarest habitat types on the...

Overnight workshop explores the history and science of maple sugaring Dunes Learning Center’s first overnight family program is already off to a “sweet” start. Their Focus on Maple Sugaring workshop, scheduled for February 21-22, will explore...

Winter Nature Camp offers two days of fun in the dunes Night hikes, a campfire, s'mores and… skiing? Summer camp gets a "cool" twist at Dunes Learning Center's Winter Nature Camp, February 8-9. A sure-fire antidote for cabin fever, this two-day...

A Day of Free Family Fun at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Don't let shorter days and cooler temperatures keeping you inside! Dunes Learning Center has a day of adventures in nature planned for their annual Winter Open House on Saturday, January...

Donate in the name of a friend or colleague Support the critical connection between children and nature with a year-end donation of $25 or more, and we'll acknowledge your contribution with a silicone bracelet and greeting card—a meaningful gift...

The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department offers three great classes to help get into the holiday spirit. To reserve a spot in a class, call (219) 326-9600 or stop by the Park Office (250 Pine Lake Avenue). Santa Cookie Plate Class: Join...

The City of La Porte is undertaking a Trails and Bicycle Facilities Master Plan to guide future development of walking and bicycle facilities. This is in an effort to increase the quality of life, economic development, health benefits, and...