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The work extends well beyond adding new trees. Bloomington is managing roughly 24,000 trees across parks, medians, rights-of-way and other city-controlled property, while also confronting aging trees, invasive species, storm risks and the continuing effects of emerald ash borer. The work extends well beyond adding new trees. Bloomington is managing roughly 24,000 trees across parks, medians, rights-of-way and other city-controlled property, while also confronting aging trees, invasive species, storm risks and the continuing effects of emerald ash borer.

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Bloomington plants 201 trees and inspects nearly 3,700 in first half of 2026

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s public tree canopy is getting a steady makeover, one planting, pruning and removal at a time. During the first half...

16 hours ago
The shelter’s “Double the Love” campaign runs from Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 21, with donations matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000. If the full match is reached, the effort could generate $40,000 for emergency surgeries, medical treatments and other essential veterinary care.

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Bloomington Animal Shelter launches matching fundraiser that could raise $40,000 for medical care

Bloomington, Indiana – A $10 donation could soon mean $20 worth of help for an injured or sick animal in Bloomington. For three weeks...

21 hours ago
That is the idea behind the city’s 2026 Local-Motion Grant Program, which is now accepting proposals for community projects that encourage walking, rolling and biking. Applications are due Friday, October 9.

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Bloomington offers up to $2,400 for community projects that get residents moving without cars

Bloomington, Indiana – A small grant can put a bike repair stand on a neighborhood corner, help children learn to ride, or give residents...

21 hours ago
The closures are concentrated in the second half of the month and will affect key routes near Second, Rogers and Third streets. City officials say contractors are coordinating schedules to reduce overlap, but drivers should expect detours and changing conditions as the work moves forward.

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Back-to-school travel gets tougher as Bloomington launches multiple major road closures

Bloomington, Indiana – Back-to-school traffic will arrive in Bloomington with an extra challenge this August: several major streets are scheduled to close just as...

August 11, 2026