Indianapolis is home to 59 square miles of forest. About 85% of that land is privately owned, and has little or no protection from being destroyed.

The analysis uses data including income, age, tree cover, and surface temperature to calculate a so-called “tree equity score” for different sections of the city.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett promoted a study this week showing how Indianapolis greenspaces could be linked to lowered crime rates.

An event at Willard Park on the city’s Near Eastside marked the planting of the 30,000th tree, meeting the city’s goal two years ahead of time.

A rehabbed lot on Indianapolis' Far Eastside is now part of a pilot project and research study to determine if transforming these spaces can mitigate lead exposure.

Dozens of local artists are working with Indianapolis neighborhoods to create unique pieces of public art. Its part of the Art and Seek project, supported by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and The Arts Council of Indianapolis.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) asks residents to participate Wednesday in a virtual Great Indy Cleanup.

Indianapolis renews its partnership with non-profit Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, or KIB.

Reconnecting to Our Waterways created a guide to help residents remove harmful invasive plants in their backyards and communities and replace them with native plants.

Community organizations recently created the sanctuary with the help of many volunteers.