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  • Take a Peek Inside the DPW Sign Lab

    The City of Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all municipal assets – some of that is done in-house at our Sign Lab. The impact of their work is felt throughout the Fishers community, from streets, parks, schools, and beyond. In honor of National Department of Public…

  • Harnessing the Sun: How Hamilton Southeastern Schools Turned Sunshine into Savings

    Imagine transforming the endless power of the sun into substantial savings, all while educating future leaders on sustainability and innovative energy solutions. Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) did just that! In a stride toward energy conservation, they’ve managed to not only lighten the load on the planet but also on their finances. HSE installed solar arrays…

  • City Recycling Day: By the Numbers

    The City of Fishers’ Fall City Recycling Day returns this Saturday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Billericay Park. Residents can recycle personal electronics, household electronics or metal items for free. Paper recycling and off-site confidential document shredding are also available. Learn more and see a list of acceptable items at fishers.in.us/RecyclingDay.  …

  • 4 Ways to Have a Green Halloween

    Halloween is a big deal in our house. My daughter loves all things scary, creepy, and macabre and my son was born a few days before Halloween. So, we bake, craft, and decorate our way through October, enjoying every Pinterest idea we can find. But this is a holiday that typically produces a ton of…

  • Fall Gardening Tips and Tricks

    One of my favorite times of the year is the fall! The weather cools down and the colors of fall are in full bloom.  I look forward to the leaves changing to beautiful reds, brilliant oranges, and bright yellows, and to visiting local Farmer’s Markets for their end-of-year harvest. Fall is also the time of…

  • Meet Your Neighbor: Stan the Garbage Man

    Stan the Garbage Man has been helping keep Fishers beautiful by picking up garbage in Fishers since he moved here 17 years ago. Stanley Schenher is 71 years old and is originally from Churubusco, Indiana. He retired from UPS, and now spends his free time walking or riding in his golf cart picking up litter…

  • Community Innovators: Amrou Awaysheh

    In honor of April Sustainability Month, we’re highlighting the initiatives and stories that make Fishers a vibrant, sustainable community.   For Fishers resident Amrou Awaysheh, sustainable practices aren’t just about reducing your carbon footprint, but saving dollars as well. As the Executive Director of the IU Business Sustainability and Innovation Lab, Professor Awaysheh offers his research…

  • Shop Local: Spring Gardening in Fishers

    The warm weather is finally back and here to stay. Warmer weather also means it’s time to start your garden back up! There are plenty of local places that offer seeds, flowers, decor, and any other garden needs you have, so make sure you shop local in Fishers this spring. Check out these businesses #AroundFishers:…

  • Fishers Running Club: Sustainable Running

    Several years ago, when Fishers Running Club was getting started, I noticed something: we were producing a lot of waste. After our group runs, when I would stop along our route to pickup the hydration station, I was struck by how many bottles of water and Gatorade we produced. We were filling a laundry basket…

  • Sustainable Guide to Spring Cleaning

    Spring is the season to reset, reorganize, and refresh. But before you grab some trash bags and begin tossing everything, take a moment to consider some more sustainable options for your spring cleaning. Yes, some of these take a bit more time, and believe me, as a mom of an infant and preschooler I am…