Community Profile

Program Year

Initial Certification

Status

Active | In Progress

Certified Since

N/A

Habitat Locations

By County - Lake

Registered On

3/6/2025

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Lake County

Hammond, IN

County

Population: 498700

Summary

Lake County, Indiana's ecology includes a variety of landscapes, including dunes, wetlands, and a lake plain. The county also has a number of waterways, including the Kankakee, Grand Calumet, and Little Calumet Rivers. Wild Ones Gibson Woods Chapter has the distinction of being the first Wild Ones Chapter in Indiana. Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to encourage biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. Wild Ones is a not-for-profit, environmental, educational, and advocacy organization.

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Community Spotlight

May 3rd Native Plant Sale

True natives, no cultivars! Over 100 species of native plants, including prairie plants, grasses/sedges, shrubs, ferns, wetland plants and woodland plants. Rain or shine, under a covered pavilion. Come early for best selection!

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Certify Your Wildlife Habitat with Wild Ones Too!

Embrace Native Landscapes. Display Your Commitment. Wild Ones Certified Native Habitats are symbols of dedication to biodiversity, ecological restoration, and the nurturing of environments where native flora and fauna can thrive.