2+ week, 6+ day ago   (369+ words) BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s urban forestry team has planted more than 200 trees, pruned hundreds more to improve public safety and storm resilience, removed invasive Callery pears, and secured nearly $95,000 in grant funding this year to help protect and expand the city’s urban…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (576+ words) BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is celebrating five years of progress implementing the Climate Action Plan, adopted by the Bloomington Common Council in 2021.... BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is celebrating five years of progress implementing the Climate Action Plan, adopted…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (249+ words) BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has opened applications for the 2026 Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support small-scale neighborhood projects that advance the goals of the City’s Climate Action Plan. “The City is here to support the community’s…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (135+ words) INDIANA — Local government units, park districts, and non-profit organizations across Indiana can now apply for state forestry grants aimed at expanding tree canopy, improving management practices, and enhancing green space in Hoosier communities. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR)…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (183+ words) BLOOMINGTON — Embracing the sentiment of Edward Everett Hale’s famous quote, “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something,” Bloomington Parks and Recreation has announced several unique upcoming volunteer positions....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (394+ words) INDIANA – State wildlife officials are calling on Hoosier landowners, farmers, and lawn care operators to alter their summer mowing habits to protect ground-nesting birds. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), grassland bird populations are currently suffering the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (197+ words) BLOOMINGTON – Applications are now open for the 2026 Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP), a rebate program that supports Bloomington homeowners who install clean energy and energy-efficiency upgrades. The City of Bloomington is offering rebates for solar panels, battery energy storage,…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (643+ words) BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is hosting its fourth annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Switchyard P... BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is hosting its fourth annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (388+ words) INDIANA — Indiana is taking decisive action to curb the spread of the Callery pear, a popular but destructive invasive tree species that has begun to dominate the state’s natural landscapes. Commonly known by cultivars like the Bradford pear or Cleveland…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (316+ words) INDIANA — Indiana cut flower growers have an opportunity to access free diagnostics and research-based support through a new initiative from Purdue University’s Extension program.... INDIANA — Indiana cut flower growers have an opportunity to access free diagnostics and research-based support through…...