Free workshop trains water quality monitors

LOWELL | Volunteers are needed to monitor streams and rivers in Indiana for water quality, and a Hoosier River Watch Workshop set for Friday at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road, will provide participants with the resources and skills needed to become part of this project.

Deep River Waterpark set to open Friday

MERRILLVILLE | Weather permitting, Deep River Waterpark will open for the season Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be open daily through Memorial Day.

Spring has sprung at parks in Hobart, Griffith

The Lake County Parks and Recreation Department is ready for spring, even if the weather is not cooperating.

Spend spring in the Lake County parks

Spring has sprung at the Lake County parks, where activities abound in April.

Wild Ones meets Saturday for prairie talk

HAMMOND | The Gibson Woods Chapter of Wild Ones continues to grow as the interest in gardening with native plants increases.

Lake County offers seasonal activities for all ages

No one can say there isn't plenty to do in Lake County, even in the middle of winter. Here are some activities planned this week through Monday.

Head to the Lake County parks to learn and have fun

The Lake County Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of activities planned this winter to keep all ages busy.

Have fun this winter indoors or outdoors in Hub City

Welcome to 2013! Crown Point children return to classes Monday as winter break ends. Now that the holidays are over, here are some suggestions for enjoying winter, some depending on the cooperation of Mother Nature.

Reserve a Lake County park shelter

Picnic shelters for all Lake County parks - Buckley Homestead, Lemon Lake, Stoney Run, Deep River, Three Rivers, Lake Etta, Oak Ridge Prairie, and Grand Kankakee Marsh - can now be reserved for 2013 dates.

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THURSDAY

No drought in attendance at Deep River Waterpark

MERRILLVILLE | It's been a long, hot summer at the Deep River Waterpark, to the joy of the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department.

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MONDAY

Buckley Homestead braces for battle

LOWELL | Lake County Park's Buckley Homestead Living History Farm will be transformed into the European countryside of World War II for two days beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Reserve a group tour for Maple Syrup Time

HOBART | Deep River County Park is taking Maple Syrup Time reservations for group tours offered March 6-8 and 13-15. Tours are available to first-graders through adults, in groups of 20 to 120.

Calumet Astronomy Center wins state award

LOWELL | Reaching for the stars as partners has its rewards.

Plenty to do this winter in Hub City and NW Indiana

Happy New Year! My wish for this New Year is that everyone will have a job, good health and lots of happiness.

"Christmas Long Ago " returns to Buckley Homestead

LOWELL | The children at last year's Christmas Long Ago at Buckley Homestead were pleased with the gifts St. Nicholas delivered on Christmas morning.

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MONDAY

'Legend of Sleepy Hollow' now on sale for Buckley Homestead

LOWELL | Tickets are on sale for the "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" at Buckley Homestead County Park.

Lake County Parks Department offers beginning golf lessons

CEDAR LAKE | The Lake County Parks and Recreation Department hosts six sessions of Beginner Junior Golf Lessons at Cedar Lake Family Golf Center, 10483 W. 109th Ave., Cedar Lake.