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Posts From: July 2024

Hot Shop Valpo: A Unique Glassblowing Experience in Valparaiso

By Charlene Lynn on Jul. 29, 2024

Hot Shop Valpo glass studio has been creating unique, handcrafted products for over ten years. Located less than five minutes from shopping, dining, and outdoor activities in downtown Valparaiso, they offer glassmaking classes for a variety of skill levels. What started out as a hobby for the…

Sounds of the Prairie at Kankakee Sands

By Alyssa Nyberg on Jul. 08, 2024

This spring and summer, I have been enjoying the call of the grasshopper sparrow—a dry, insect-like buzz that tells me they are near. A friend recently informed me that this pretty little prairie bird has a second song—a rapid series of squeaks, chirp and trills that rise and fall for several…

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