INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and partner organizations encourage those living or working in Hammond, Whiting, East Chicago, and Gary to attend a free open house-style event focused on restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC).
Community members may come anytime during the open house to engage with project and program staff about the AOC restoration work. Guided hikes of Gibson Woods will be held at 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Families are welcome. Materials and educational activities will be available for school-age children.
Details of the event are as follows:
WHO: IDEM and partner organizations
WHAT: Free public open house-style event to engage with restoration efforts within the Grand Calumet River AOC
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. CDT
WHERE: Gibson Woods Nature Center
6201 Parrish Ave.
Hammond, IN 46323
More information may be found at:
https://events.in.gov/event/grand_calumet_restoration_open_house
About IDEM (www.idem.IN.gov)
IDEM implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens to protect Hoosiers and the environment.
