The Great Outdoors

WINTER AND SPRING NATURE EVENTS AT LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS

Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting over 1000 acres of wetland preserves southwest of Fort Wayne, offers interesting and informative nature events this winter and spring. All are free and open to the community.

Little River Ramblers Nature Hikes at Eagle Marsh every Tuesday 9-11 am. Meet at the Boy Scout office parking lot, end of Olde Canal Place Road, Fort Wayne, to explore the flora and fauna present.

Breakfast on the Marsh: 8–10 am, Second Thursday of every month. Well-seasoned nature lovers (50+), join us for a light breakfast and nature presentation at the Coventry Meadows Senior Community on W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Upcoming programs on LRWP’s new Arrowhead property and amphibians. Contact 260-478-2515 or crc@lrwp.org <mailto:crc@lrwp.org> to reserve a spot.

Not Just for Ducks: How Wetlands Work for Everyone, Sunday, February 7, 1:30 to 2:30pm, Downtown Library, Room C, Fort Wayne. Learn how amazing wetland ecosystems work to help everyone and why Little River Wetlands Project is restoring our region’s historic wetland heritage. Contact 260-478-2515 or execdir@lrwp.org <mailto:execdir@lrwp.org> for more information.

Educational Arts and Crafts, Tuesday, February 9, 9am to 2 pm. Help us make visual aids for school groups. This is arts and crafts for a cause! We may be making posters or fake animal scat, a wetland model or build-a-beaver kits. Stop in for a little while or the whole day. LRWP office at 2403 Fairoak Drive. Contact 260-478-2515 or crc@lrwp.org for more information.

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