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Park to hold free electronics recycling event

Park to hold free electronics recycling event

From Ohio River Greenway

LOUISVILLE, KY - Do get to that spring cleaning yet?  The Friends of the Ohio River Greenway and Falls of the Ohio are having a community recycling event to collect all of that unwanted equipment you have at home or at the office. 

Spring wildflower hikes scheduled at Charlestown SP

Spring wildflower hikes scheduled at Charlestown SP

From Jeremy Beavin

CHARLESTOWN, IN - A series of guided wildflower hikes will be offered on spring Sundays at Charlestown State Park starting April 14. A different one of the park’s trails will explored each week.

Outdoor women at Big Oaks

Outdoor women at Big Oaks

From Joe Robb

MADISON, IN - The Big Oaks Conservation Society and Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge are hosting the ninth annual Outdoor Women at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, June 8 in Madison, IN.  

2013 Clark County Ohio River & Silver Creek Sweep

2013 Clark County Ohio River & Silver Creek Sweep

Clark County Ohio River & Silver Creek Sweep needs volunteers!

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana helps rebuild Henryville

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana helps rebuild Henryville

From Kenton Wooden, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

NEW ALBANY, IN - Following the devastating storms that swept through our community one year ago, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana felt a responsibility to provide whatever leadership and guidance possible to help rebuild the communities and people affected by the March 2nd tornadoes.

Immediately following the disaster, Community Foundation staff visited the impacted areas and began working with community leaders and relief organizations. Analyzing the needs of the communities, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana partnered with other organizations to help rebuild and assist in the long-term recovery efforts.

Paoli Peaks enjoying near-record snow making

Paoli Peaks enjoying near-record snow making

PAOLI, IN - With the recent blast of Arctic air, Paoli Peaks has been able to make snow in near record quantities. Snow making began at approximately 4:00am Monday morning, and has continued non-stop since then, allowing for heavy snow coverage on the entire resort. The majority of the trails have seen an additional 2 feet of snow from the recent snowmaking efforts, and some areas have seen as much as 5 feet of additional snow. This allows for contours to form on the trails in areas that are typically uniform.

With flurries expected throughout the day today, and accumulating snowfall forecast for Friday morning, Paoli Peaks expects conditions this weekend to be some of the best in recent memory.

"We are taking advantage of the current cold snap to make as much snow as possible. I couldn't ask for better conditions to pump snow out on the trails", says Matt Grenier, Paoli Peaks General Manager.

Paoli Peaks has over 110 Stationary towers & machines.

LG&E and KU accepting grant applications to fund qualified tree-planting projects

LG&E and KU accepting grant applications to fund qualified tree-planting projects

From Brian Phillips, Manager of External Communications, LG&E and KU

Louisville, Ky. — Applications are now available for "Plant for the Planet" grants from Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company to fund qualified tree-plantings by nonprofit or government entities.

The program awards matching grants in amounts of $500 to $5,000 to organizations with a history of successful tree plantings in the LG&E and KU service territories.

"Plant for the Planet has helped sustain and beautify a variety of sites, from mature woodlands to busy highways," said Laura Douglas, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Community Affairs for LG&E and KU.