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Paddle To Help Provide Data To Promote Wildlife

May 20, 2022May 19, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Paddling is a great way to enjoy Indiana’s natural beauty, observe wildlife, and connect with nature. Indiana paddlers have a unique opportunity to observe wildlife while enjoying Indiana’s countless water resources. Indiana DNR would ... Read more

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Trot The Trails On A Horse!

May 20, 2022May 19, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Horse Trails, Inc. and Allen County are partnering for a Trot the Trails horse trail ride on Saturday, May 21. The ride will take place along the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from the Frontier offices ... Read more

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Avian Influenza Found In Raptors & Water Birds

May 6, 2022May 10, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Avian influenza has been confirmed in two wild raptor species in Indiana, according to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW). Diagnostic testing on the raptors was done at Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, where the ... Read more

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Tincaps Call For Help With Fort Wayne Daisies Night

May 6, 2022May 10, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Fort Wayne TinCaps are asking for assistance from fans. The team would love to hear from family and friends of former Fort Wayne Daisies players to share stories, photos, newspaper articles, and anything else historical and unique. ... Read more

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Name The Chicks!

May 6, 2022May 10, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

It’s an exciting time to watch the livestream of Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) FalconCam. Two peregrine falcon chicks have hatched, and people all over the world can view the baby birds and proud parents 24/7 at www.IndianaMichiganPower.com/FalconCam ... Read more

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Community Meeting: Foster Park Golf Course

April 22, 2022April 25, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting to gather input on upgrades and improvements to the Foster Park Golf Course that opened originally in 1928. This is an important step in the process of creating a comprehensive Master ... Read more

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Bring Your Dogs To Play In Waynedale

April 22, 2022April 25, 2022 Maria Sutherland

For centuries now dogs have been described as man’s best friend. These loyal companions know how to make us chuckle no matter the day and are a constant reminder for us to take life less seriously and stop to smell the roses. As these pups become ... Read more

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Tails On Trails Kick-Off April 30

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Those who would like to make a shelter doggy’s day, and make their own day a little brighter, are invited to the kick-off of the Tails on Trails volunteer program. The event will run from 1 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at Foster Park Pavilion ... Read more

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Earth Day Activities In Fort Wayne

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Earth Day Fort Wayne is the largest Earth Day celebration in the Fort Wayne community. This free event will be held on Sunday, April 24th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Eagle Marsh Barn at 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804. This event hosts dozens ... Read more

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Join Fort Wayne’s Great American Cleanup

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for nearly 30 years. It’s a time when we can show our community pride by lending a hand to clean up littered roadsides, parks, ... Read more

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Developer Selected For “The Wedge” At Promenade Park

April 8, 2022April 22, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced a developer that has become familiar to Fort Wayne will invest in another private development project next to Promenade Park. ... Read more

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Share Thoughts On Fisheries With DNR On Angler Survey

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Anglers can share their opinions on Indiana DNR’s fisheries management using a survey that will be emailed the week of April 11. ... Read more

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Spring Into Better Lawn Care

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 Jacquelyn Buck

What is the goal for your lawn this year? Is it to have a uniformed manicure look? Low maintenance? An enriching space for children and pets to play and explore? There are no wrong answers, nor is there a blanket solution for everyone to reach their ... Read more

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America’s Beloved Purple Martins Return To Indiana

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Indiana. ... Read more

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City Golf Courses Open For The Spring

March 25, 2022March 26, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses opened for the season at noon on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. After opening day, the first start time will be 9:00 a.m. at least until the end of the month. All of the courses will start out as walking ... Read more

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Spring Forward On The Trails!

March 11, 2022March 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The public is invited to celebrate the approach of warmer weather with a nine-mile “Spring Forward on the Trails!” bike ride, Sunday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m., hosted by the City of Fort Wayne’s Greenways and Trails Department and Fort Wayne Trails. ... Read more

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Allen County 4-H Plant Sale Fundraiser

March 11, 2022March 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Allen County 4-H Clubs, Inc. is sponsoring their annual Plant Sale Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit 4-H youth development programs in Allen County.Orders must be placed and payment received by March 31 or while supplies last. ... Read more

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New Locations & Prizes Added To Nature Passport

March 11, 2022March 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) launched the Indiana State Nature Passport last year. To date, over 17,000 travelers have signed up for the passport. There are ... Read more

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Free Virtual Earth Day Presentations For Students

March 11, 2022March 16, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is offering free virtual presentations to elementary schools across the state to celebrate Earth Day 2022. Every year, IDEM staff meet with students to talk about their careers ... Read more

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Expanding The City’s Tree Canopy

February 25, 2022March 1, 2022 Michael Morrissey

One local man is doing his best to ensure that Fort Wayne stays greener in the months and years to come. ... Read more

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LC Nature Park Names Executive Director

February 25, 2022March 1, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

LC Nature Park has named Hope Wallace as its first Executive Director. Wallace will lead the nonprofit’s efforts to protect, restore, and help people experience Indiana’s natural landscapes at the 200-acre park southwest of Fort Wayne. ... Read more

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Vise Selected For Solar System Ambassadors Program

February 25, 2022March 1, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Science Central staff member Sarah Vise has been selected to be a volunteer for the Solar System Ambassadors Program, offered through NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. ... Read more

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Fruit Growers Club Offers Assistance

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

Although it may seem like winter is a bad time to think about gardening, now is the time many growers plan and place plant orders for spring! With local food more popular than ever, a club in Fort Wayne is dedicated to helping new and experienced ... Read more

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First-Of-Its-Kind Estimate Of The Total Number Of Tree Species

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022 Elizabeth K. Gardner

One person can’t measure all the trees in the world, but when many people come together, a global view becomes possible. A worldwide collaboration of scientists has produced the first ground-sourced data estimate of the total number of tree ... Read more

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Powering The Next Tomorrow With Solar & Wind Energy

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022 The Waynedale News Staff

20-year Integrated Resource Plan Includes Fourfold Increase in Clean Energy Sources by 2028, Significantly Reduces Reliance on Coal-Fueled Energy, Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, submitted ... Read more

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