The Great Outdoors

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites you to celebrate Indiana’s public lands the weekend of Sept. 23 and 24. The celebration coincides with National Public Lands Day on Sept. . . Read More

Friendly, the Clean Drains Fort Wayne spokes-otter, invites everyone who loves our rivers to join her on September 23, for Clean the Drains Day. Outfitted with the Clean the Drains kit, you and your team of friends, neighbors, co-workers, or schoolmates . . . Read More

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public’s help to update The Big Tree Registry, a list of the largest known specimen of each native tree species in Indiana. . . Read More

Students at 44 Indiana K-12 schools will experience the outdoors this academic year thanks in part to a grant program that supports field trips to Indiana State Park properties. The Discover the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program is available for all . . . Read More

The twenty-fifth season of the Lifetime Sports Academy successfully wrapped up with a fun day and award ceremony at McMillen Park for kids and parents. More than 850 participants in 2023 and over 31,300 since its inception, developed skills in the . . . Read More

Biologists with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Purdue University recently documented a very young hellbender salamander, a gilled larva, in the Blue River while conducting routine surveys in south-central Indiana. . . Read More

The anticipated summer nature camp was due to return to Fox Island County Park for a second year, but the impact of the derecho in 2022 has continued to be felt long term and forced the park to remain closed for yet another summer season. . . Read More

The upgraded, free smartphone app of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is available now to help you maximize your enjoyment of the outdoor recreation the DNR offers in the Hoosier state. . . Read More

In these abnormally dry conditions, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department arborists encourage residents to help young trees thrive with supplemental watering. Superintendent of Forestry Operations Derek Veit observes “water is the most important . . . Read More

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announced a new mobile recreation unit called Park & Play that will bring free fun to neighborhood parks through July 28. Park & Play staff will bring fun and games for youth ages 5 and up. . . Read More

The Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) launches Clean Plastic Caps and Lids Program. ACDEM is diverting plastic from landfill waste and encourages residents to recycle their clean caps and lids at the designated Community Recycling . . . Read More

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Northside Pool opened for the season on Tuesday, June 6, and McMillen Park Pool will open on Monday, June 12. Similar to the 2022 season, the staggered adjustments are due to staffing shortages and consideration . . . Read More

What are the chances we’ll find a green dragon on our hike? This leafy green plant with a long, noodly spadix is closely related to Jack-in-the-pulpit. It occurs in the same habitats but is less common and easily overlooked. . . Read More

Solfest is making a long-anticipated return back into nature at Metea Park on June 10th, from 11am-10pm, rain or shine. In the past, this has been a two-day fundraiser at Fox Island to celebrate and benefit the park. . . Read More

The Purdue Women in Agriculture Team is accepting nominations for the 2023 Purdue Women in Agriculture awards, an annual recognition of women who are leaders, innovators and significant contributors to the success of Indiana agriculture. . . Read More

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary will be the featured community organization of the Sunday, April 30th game. Staff and Black Pine Volunteers will be at the Community Corner Kiosk, presented by Fort Financial during the game to answer questions and accept . . . Read More

Beginning April 3, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department will collect brown biodegradable paper leaf/lawn/garden bags placed by the curb. Only leaves should be placed in the bags, not dirt, sand, or heavy wood. . . Read More