Anyone interested in learning how to make maple syrup the old fashioned way (in kettles outside) should come to International Friendship Gardens on Saturday, Jan. 19 at l:00 PM. There will be a short meeting and walk-through. The necessary spiles...
Read MoreLa Porte Parks Holding Snowman Contest
Build your snowman in one of our parks and win prizes in the La Porte Park and Recreation Department's Snowman Contest. After any snowfall this winter, through Feb. 28, build a snowman in any city park and take a photo of your creation. Email or drop...
Read MoreIFG Offers Three Sessions of Fall Bulb Planting Class
Want beautiful spring blooms in your yard? Sign up for one of the three bulb planting classes at Friendship Gardens. Classes will be held from 3 to 5pm on Wednesday, November 14th, Saturday November 17 and Sunday November 18 from 1 to 3 pm. Focus is...
Read MoreWashington Park is the Scene for Wet and Wild Water Sports
Michigan City’s Washington Park is a mecca for adrenaline junkies who enjoy taking advantage of the brisk wind and kicked up waves on Lake Michigan to surf, bodyboard and kiteboard. Conditions on Saturday attracted aficionados from the Chicago area...
Read MoreIndiana Dunes Climate Change Workshop
This workshop will explore how climate change affects the Indiana Dunes, its communities and how the park and its partners can work together on preparing for and adapting to climate change. Seating is limited. When: Wednesday, October 3, 2012...
Read MoreFall and Winter Weather Outlook in Indiana: Something for Everyone?
Now that the dreadfully hot and dry summer is behind us, we might be wondering what to expect for the fall and coming winter in Indiana. A variable temperature and precipitation pattern is developing this fall, with September so far a cool and wet...
Read MoreAdult Workshops Offer Learning Opportunities in the Dunes
For years, school children have enjoyed the opportunity to benefit from the unique, multi-day programs offered by Indiana's Dunes Learning Center. Now adults can learn "outside the box" with a year's worth of hands-on workshops in and around Indiana...
Read MoreMarquette Catholic High School Students Participate in Adopt-A-Beach
A group of seven Marquette Catholic High School students volunteered to participate in the annual Adopt-A-Beach activity on Saturday morning, September 15, 2012, at the Shoreland Hills beach, Stop 31. This local effort was a part of a worldwide...
Read MoreIndiana Dunes National Lakeshore to Benefit from BMW’s Restore the Outdoors Facebook Promotion (Update: You Can Win an iPad!)
Update: The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore needs your help to raise funds from BMW of USA! Spread the word, like an image and help raise up to $10,000 for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore without giving a dime! (AND NOW the Dunes will...
Read MoreBuilding Trails – “From Me to We”
NIRPC and South Shore Trails are proud to present “Building Trails – From Me to WE” on Wednesday, September 26th at 7pm. The event will take place at the Trek Bicycle Store in Schererville. This event aims to inform and involve the public in...
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