NEW SURVEY SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ABOUT TRAIL SYSTEM
Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. (FWT) is seeking input from trail users and non-trail users to learn about residents and trail
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.
Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. (FWT) is seeking input from trail users and non-trail users to learn about residents and trail
Read MoreAs community science initiatives—which provide a safe way to connect people with nature and each other during the pandemic—continue to
Read MoreIncrease your growing success by giving your transplants a good start with a few simple planting techniques. Preparing them for
Read MoreNothing says spring like longer days, birds chirping, flowers blooming and trees and shrubs budding. April is National Garden Month
Read MoreWhen it comes to the state-led program to bring new trees to the Southwood Park neighborhood, Katie Zuber isn’t shy
Read MoreEco Fest Fort Wayne is excited to be on the Headwaters Park event calendar again this year with its annual
Read MoreThe Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for nearly 30
Read MoreSave Maumee Grassroots Organization began as a group of friends wanting to make the Maumee River and its watershed a
Read MoreThe health benefits of plants and flowers are needed more than ever during these challenging times. The best way to
Read MoreThe Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) in cooperation with the National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting a test of the state
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 MoreAbel’s Offering, a program of Associated Churches, is dedicated to improving food security in Northeast Indiana through community gardening. Creating
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 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 MoreFort Wayne SOUP hosted a Virtual SOUPer Stars event for 3 weeks in November that pit past winners against each
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.
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