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IU Health workers beautify parks

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:25:54 GMT

A group of hospital employees is volunteering to help end obesity in the United States by beautifying Indiana's parks.

Indy ditches the pump and bikes to work

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:54:04 GMT

Friday is bike to work day so you won't have to reach for the gas pump.

Park holds free fishing event this Sat.

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:16:38 GMT

Anyone who wants to take up fishing can learn how at a special event this Saturday in Munger Park in Lafayette.

'Paint the Rain' to clean the river

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:42:52 GMT

A group in Lafayette wants people to catch stormwater before it gets away.

Couple uses pigs to maintain lawn

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:40:27 GMT

Four pigs are destroying a backyard near downtown Bloomington. They're eating honeysuckle, euonymus and other invasive vines and weeds, ripping their roots from deep in the earth, loosening the soil — and fertilizing it.

Plant transforms waste into fertilizer

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:56:32 GMT

Spring gardeners, lawn manicurists and nursery folk of all varieties on the hunt for cheap fertilizer this planting season need look no farther than the city's wastewater treatment facility, where there is an ample supply that will not run out anytime soon.

Urban gardens feed needs of community

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:19:26 GMT

They may look like muddy plots now, but in the coming months vacant lots and empty fields around Evansville will bloom and overflow with fresh produce.

City one step ahead of DNR trail push

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:46:06 GMT

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is trying to make trails more available to Hoosiers. West Lafayette officials say new trails are a standard effort within construction projects.

Group awarded for helping damaged trees

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:31:51 GMT

The Purdue Imprelis Herbicide Injury Response team earned an award for their investigation on the turf herbicide Imprelis.

Demand for trails growing in Indiana

Mon, 06 May 2013 19:43:57 GMT

Indiana trails can lead Hoosiers past familiar urban landmarks, through bucolic country scenery, over rivers, under highways — and even, with a little imagination, to Neptune.

Farmers market returns to Lafayette

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:42:04 GMT

More than 600 people took advantage of the nice weather Saturday and came out for opening weekend at the Lafayette Farmers Market.

More than 150 plant trees for Arbor Day

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:05:30 GMT

More than 150 volunteers helped plant 69 trees along Brady Lane in Lafayette Saturday morning. This year marks the 20th anniversary for Tree Lafayette.

Historic farmers market kicks off

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:57:35 GMT

In the first true week of spring this year, the area is turning out to celebrate the warm temperatures – not to mention the return of farmers market season.

Purdue Farmers Market opened for lunch

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:31:40 GMT

On Thursday, a healthy outdoor lunch spot began to be available at Purdue.

Help plant trees for a lusher Lafayette

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:22:57 GMT

Many days can be called Arbor Day – and Tree Lafayette is holding its Arbor Day this weekend. Helping hands are needed to put 69 trees into the ground.

Students leave their mark on garden

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:13:37 GMT

About a quarter-mile from Franklin Community High School, a small slice of Japanese culture is being cultivated.

Biologist catalogs wildlife along trail

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:04:33 GMT

Digging around in creek beds and streams is not a new activity for Hanover College graduate Andrew Hoffman.

Farmers market open for the season

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:33:41 GMT

The West Lafayette Farmers Market has opened for business.

IPL to build $631M power plant

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:53:25 GMT

Indianapolis Power & Light announced Wednesday that it plans to build a $631 million environmentally-friendly power plant near Martinsville.

Changes planned for WL farmers market

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:12:43 GMT

The West Lafayette Farmers Market opens this week, but next summer it could look completely different.

Students to compete in solar bike race

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:57:38 GMT

Two teams of high school students from Bloomington are preparing for a summer trip to Japan to compete in a solar bicycle race.

West Lafayette HS gets green award

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:42:09 GMT

"Reduce, reuse and recycle" is a phrase you may hear quite often. When students at a Tippecanoe County high school heard it, they took action.

Racers hit Purdue Electric Grand Prix

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:16:55 GMT

Eighteen racers hit the Purdue Grand Prix track in their electric cars Saturday.

1,000 species of plants at garden show

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:37:06 GMT

The Carroll County Garden Club welcomed hundreds to its 17th Annual Carroll County Flower and Garden Fair Saturday.

Pre-K kids join mayor to plant trees

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:32:29 GMT

Arbor Day is an occasion for us to plant trees and remind ourselves of those trees’ importance. A group of pre-schoolers gathered with the mayor to do just that Friday.

PU hosts Electric Vehicle Grand Prix

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:49:02 GMT

Teams from Purdue, Ivy Tech and Vincennes University will compete this weekend in the fourth annual Purdue Electric Vehicle Grand Prix.

Help plant trees this Arbor Day

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:11:53 GMT

In honor of Arbor Day you’re invited to join the city in a planting ceremony Friday.

Purdue students celebrated Earth Day

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:32:18 GMT

Monday was Earth Day and Purdue was helping keep people aware of the environment.

Get garden app this Earth Day

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:02:08 GMT

Just in time for Earth Day, a free smart phone app has been released that helps homeowners and gardeners feed themselves and their families by transforming back yards into sustainable gardens.

Help parks in Nat'l Volunteer Week

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:43:37 GMT

From keeping up state park trails to entering computer data, Hoosiers can celebrate National Volunteer Week this week by helping the state’s parks and reservoirs.