MERRILLVILLE — Thanks to a joint effort between Northern Indiana Public Service Company and several area environmental organizations, nearly 1,630 acres of land will be preserved and restored for public education and enjoyment, with an additional focus on improving the biodiversity and habitats for many of the region’s plant and animal life.

The next Tippecanoe Audubon Society program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the Hoff Room, at the Jo Young Switzer Center, Manchester University, North Manchester. The topic will be wetlands and wetland restoration. Dr. David Hicks will discuss the characteristics and features of wetlands, as well as give an overview of …read more.