INDIANA SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK
The Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) in cooperation with the National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting a test of the state
Read MoreBringing together stories for readers who love to explore and enjoy the outdoors. This section features local news and opportunities tied to parks, rivers, trails, wildlife, weather safety, outdoor events, conservation efforts, hunting and fishing seasons, and hands on nature programs near you in Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you enjoy gardening, camping, hiking, paddling, or simply discovering new places to explore close to home, these articles help you find activities, learn how to stay safe in all seasons, and stay connected to the land, water, and green spaces that shape everyday life in our community.
The Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) in cooperation with the National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting a test of the state
Read MoreThe health benefits of plants and flowers are needed more than ever during these challenging times. The best way to
Read MoreAbel’s Offering, a program of Associated Churches, is dedicated to improving food security in Northeast Indiana through community gardening. Creating
Read MoreA Gallup survey shows high enthusiasm among Americans for renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and a growing number
Read MoreYou created your wish list, ordered some or all of the seeds you will need, and they are beginning to
Read MoreTwo nuthatches flew to the feeder outside the dining room window as I sat eating breakfast, and watching the birds
Read MoreExtreme cold temperatures may create safety hazards and also lead to increased energy usage and higher bills. With frigid weather
Read MoreWetlands, swamps, marshes and other wet areas are now thought to be the cradle of life on earth, as scientists
Read MoreMayor Tom Henry presented Adrienne Maurer with the 2020 Trail Volunteer of the Year Award on Thursday. The award recognizes
Read More(A lament by a kitten found half frozen and saved by the DNR head security officer at Salamonie Reservoir, Huntington
Read MoreAdd fresh flavor to your meals year-round with microgreens. These easy-to-grow greens need minimal space and no special equipment for
Read MoreMany of us have heard: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As
Read MoreFort Wayne SOUP hosted a Virtual SOUPer Stars event for 3 weeks in November that pit past winners against each
Read MoreIn “A Field Guide to the Birds” Roger Tory Peterson described the sandhill crane as “a long-legged, long-necked gray bird
Read MoreGirl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) is pleased to announce that the council has been awarded a $100,000 grant from
Read MoreOuabache State Park’s annual Wonderland of Lights display is running from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. This
Read MorePoinsettias, with their bright red bracts (leaves), make them one of the most popular holiday plants. The beauty of poinsettias
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recently removed the bald eagle from Indiana’s list of state endangered and special concern species
Read MoreGet ready to ride, Hoosiers — Pokagon State Park’s toboggan run opened Friday, Nov. 27. Tobogganers will notice some changes
Read MoreThis article is about birds of the night; owls. These are birds that are active when most other birds are
Read MoreAs you prepare your landscape for winter don’t overlook the trees, shrubs and perennials you have growing in containers. These
Read MoreThe Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink will open at 11 AM Saturday November 21, 2020, for its 18th season.
Read MoreWith deer firearms season opening on Nov. 14, the Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters of the
Read MoreMore than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens continue to work to protect
Read MoreResidents continued to utilize our trail system in October and trail counts reached an all-time high for the month at
Read MorePumpkin is not just for dessert. Consider using this low calorie, flavorful vegetable, botanically classified as a fruit, in any
Read MoreLocal Homestead High School senior, Jaxton Orr, 17, continues to set the bar with his fishing skills. Orr’s success in
Read MoreAs the seasons change, we adjust our gardening tasks and plantings to match. Animals also make changes this time of
Read MoreAutumn is here and leaves are beginning to hit the ground. That means the Fort Wayne Street Department will soon
Read MoreA white-throated sparrow is a rare bird to me. It has always been a rare bird to me. Its nesting
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