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APRIL NATURE EVENTS AT LITTLE RIVER WETLANDS PROJECT

Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands near Fort Wayne and Huntington, offers interesting and informative nature events.

Every Tuesday in April
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
“Little River Ramblers.”
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne to hike and explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife.
Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.
Free.
Contact info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 for information.

Saturday, April 7
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“The Ducks are Back!”
Meet at the Boy Scout office parking lot, end of Olde Canal Place Drive (opposite Lutheran Hospital entrance on W. Jefferson Blvd.), Fort Wayne.
Join birding expert Paul McAfee as we walk the edges of Eagle Marsh ponds to find the many species of ducks present in spring.
Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.
Free.
Contact info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 for information.

Thursday, April 12
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
“How Garlic Mustard is Affecting our Habitats and What You Can Do About It.”
Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Coventry Meadows Senior Community on W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne.
Based on his 40+ years of experience managing garlic mustard, Ellsworth Smith will provide information about this problematic but interesting plant species.
Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.
Free.
Contact info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 to reserve a spot as space is limited.

Sunday, April 22
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“Earth Day Tree Planting.”
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne.
What a wonderful way to spend some time on Earth Day!
Join us to plant native trees and shrubs at Eagle Marsh. Bring gloves and shovels. Please let us know if you will be bringing a group.
Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.
Free.
Contact info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 for information.

Saturday, April 28
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
“Birding by Ear.”
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne.
Learn to identify and enjoy the music of the birds as we walk with birding expert David Reichlinger along our Eagle Marsh trails.
Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project.
Free.

Contact info@lrwp.org or 260-478-2515 for information.

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