In Valparaiso, Humane Indiana Wildlife's Festival of Owls is happening Saturday November 16, 2024, at the Porter County Expo Center at State Road 49 and Division Road. The 9th annual event will be from 9am to 4pm CST. The nonprofit says it's an opportunity to learn about Indiana's eight owl species. Attendees can also ...

In northern Indiana, Shirley Heinze Land Trust announced 19 recipients across Lake, Porter, La Porte, Marshall, and St. Joseph counties in its Bringing Nature Home program for 2024. Each year the nonprofit recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations' efforts to create native plant gardens. Applications will b...

In Chesterton, funeral services were this week for retired Indiana University Northwest Professor of Geology and "Birds of the Indiana Dunes" author Dr. Kenneth Brock. Dr. Brock, a recipient of the state's highest honor the Sagamore of the Wabash award, "was a lifelong birdwatcher," his obituary sai...

Castle Subaru in Portage announces their 8th annual "Subaru Loves Pets" adoption event is happening Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Founders Square Park on West Main Street in Portage, Indiana. Free micro-chipping for the first 100 dogs will be available, there will be a pet costume parade at 10:30am, K-9 demo...

In Illinois, PAWS Chicago is caring for more than 20 rescue dogs relocated by Hurricane Helene. Twenty-one canines arrived at the shelter Thursday, October 10, 2024, from Tennessee after floods ravaged the area from Helene. PAWS volunteers returned from a 24-hour round trip to deliver supplies and bring back dogs livin...

In Porter County, a Lake Michigan shoreside community has been recognized again for its efforts to look out for area birds. Indiana Audubon say it has recertified Beverly Shores as a Bird Town Indiana partner, noting the town's "dedication to creating a bird-friendly environment." Since first being named a Bi...

In Valparaiso, Four Corners Winery is hosting its fourth annual Pet Costume Contest with $10 entry fee proceeds going to the Porter County Animal Shelter. The event is 12 noon to 4 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024; Pet Parade is 3 pm.

In Lake County, art activities and guided hikes will be part of a free "Wetlands and Watercolors" Nature in the Arts event, 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Ivanhoe South Nature Preserve on Colfax Street in Gary. Shirley Heinze Land Trust says participants will learn why wetlands are crucial for...

In Merrillville, Second Chance 4 Pets Network announces their Pet Palooza Pet Festival and Adoption Event is happening Sunday October 6, 2024, 11 am to 4 pm at The Region Cat Cafe on West 80th Place in Merrillville. The event will feature adoptions, food, and vendors.

In Lake County, Humane Indiana is hosting Paws in the Park 2024 Pawsapalooza on Saturday September 14, 2024, at Community Park on Calumet Avenue in Munster. The nonprofit says the day features a variety of vendors, food trucks, and new this year - live music. Hours for the annual fundraising fest have also been extende...