The Bringing Nature Home (BNH) recognition program is designed to inspire home gardeners, landscapers, businesses, and organizations to embrace landscaping with native plants, benefiting both aesthetics and local wildlife. Our goal is to heighten awareness about the critical role of native vegetation in supporting vibrant and resilient ecosystems.
Native gardeners have been instrumental in aiding our mission to protect and restore the unique natural areas of northwest Indiana. This year, the BNH program hit a new milestone, receiving an all-time high of 21 applications!
We cherish this growing interest and are excited to continue working together to further protect our local environments.
2023 Bringing Nature Home Award Recipients
Susan Alterio of Valparaiso / Porter County
Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso / Porter County
Joyce Craig of Chesterton / Porter County
Catherine Craker of South Bend / St. Joseph County
JoAnn Delahunty of Schererville / Lake County
Kim Ehn of Porter / Porter County
Jim Fuehrmeyer of South Bend / St. Joseph County
David Harris of South Bend / St. Joseph County
Tyler Kanczuzewski of South Bend / St. Joseph County
Diane Kitchell of Munster / Lake County
Rebecca Krieger of Kouts / Porter County
Frank Lani of Ogden Dunes / Porter County
Jodi Magalski of South Bend / St. Joseph County
Bo & Laurie Peterson of South Bend / St. Joseph County
Phil Strong-Hruska of South Bend / St. Joseph County
Sheila Sweeney of Valparaiso / Porter County
Wagner Family of Valparaiso / Porter County
Mary Beth Rebedeau Warden of Long Beach / LaPorte County
Melissa Washburn of Valpariso / Porter County
Claudia Wood of La Porte / LaPorte County
If you are interested in applying for the BNH program next year, click here for more information and keep an eye out for the application to open on Earth Day 2024.