Parks

“Bringing Nature Home” native planting awards program applications due July 20

“Bringing Nature Home” native planting awards program applications due July 20 Shirley Heinze Land Trust announces the tenth season of its annual “Bringing Nature Home” Awards program. The initiative recognizes those in northwestern Indiana who landscape their grounds or gardens using plant species that are native to the...

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A Message from the City Park & Recreation Department

A Message from the City Park & Recreation Department With Gov. Holcomb moving the state into Stage 4 of the Back On Track Indiana guidelines, we have updated our information on closings and cancellations: • Our parks are open, with the exceptions listed below. The public is welcome to visit our parks...

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Summer Kidstop registration is open

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Summer Kidstop registration is open Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana will be opening a number of their Club sites for summer programming. On June 1, Cedar Lake, Duneland, Portage, South Haven and Valparaiso Clubs will be re-opening their doors to provide youth with...

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Beechwood Golf Course to reopen May 1 with added safety measures

Beechwood Golf Course to reopen  May 1 with added safety measures LA PORTE (April 24, 2020) –Beechwood Golf Course is set to reopen May 1, according to City of La Porte Park Superintendent Mark Schreiber. Despite golf courses having the ability to remain open under Governor Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order,...

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Peaceable Primate Sanctuary provides retirement home for primates leaving research labs

Peaceable Primate Sanctuary provides retirement home for primates leaving research labs So, you’ve seen and heard about friendly reserves for wildlife to roam in wide-open spaces while being fed, cared for, and socialized, but did you know one of these safe havens is located right here in Indiana? Located at the end of a dirt road...

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Tallest decorated Christmas tree in Indiana displayed at corner of 933, Douglas in South Bend

Tallest decorated Christmas tree in Indiana displayed at corner of 933, Douglas in South Bend The spirit of Christmas is alive at the corner of 933/Dixie Highway and Douglas Road, where the tallest decorated Christmas tree in Indiana has been displayed. Located at the South Bend/Notre Dame entrance to the Indiana Toll Road (Exit 77) in St...

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