Join us for a day to celebrate the planet and practice self-care at our 7th annual Earth Day kickoff at Marquette Park in Gary!

This year's celebration will feature over 20 incredible NW Indiana & Chicagoland organizations sharing their ongoing environmental and conservation efforts through interactive eco-education stations, activities and exhibits!

Planet Palooza 2026: ”One Planet. One People.” will focus on our diverse communities and our different experiences while sharing one planet and one responsibility. This Earth Day, we invite you to commit to outdoor and environmental solutions that uplift every person in every community, and leave no one behind.
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Your donations help us close the nature gap and create opportunities for those who may not otherwise have access to outdoor programs & recreation.
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Marquette Beach Shoreline Cleanup

Join Brown Faces Green Spaces on Saturday, April 11th beginning at 10am at Marquette Park in Gary as we tackle the shoreline of Lake Michigan and raise awareness about the devastating impact of litter, plastic, and industrial waste on our local waterways and health. Register here to be part of this vital effort - volunteers of all ages welcome! ♻️🌳💚🌍

Outdoor Palooza:
An Autumn Outdoor Backyard Festival

What an incredible way to end our 9th season of outdoor programming! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful afternoon of connecting with nature and community at Outdoor Palooza: An Autumn Outdoor Backyard Festival!

Thank you to all of our remarkable volunteers and guests educators for taking the time to help cultivate this incredible afternoon in the crisp autumn air among the beautiful fall colors. From playing classic outdoor games filled with laughter, to sharing moments of quiet reflection and creativity through mindfulness in nature. It was an extraordinary, screen-free day filled with lots of outdoor joy and community --- inspiring everyone to develop a deeper connection to nature where everyone belongs

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Thank you to our 2025 program sponsors!

Canoemobile Voyage on the Lagoon

Canoemobile Voyage Photos Here!

Thank you to everyone who joined

Brown Faces Green Spaces for our annual sunset Canoemobile Voyage -- changing our local waterways into a place of recreation, learning, community-building, and fun as paddlers sailed the Marquette Lagoon in 24-foot Voyageur Canoes to learn about the science, history, geography, and culture of the Calumet River in Northwest Indiana!