TROUT FISHING IN FORT WAYNE
The state is helping folks learn more about trout fishing in hometown waterways, after freshly stocking two local spots. The
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 state is helping folks learn more about trout fishing in hometown waterways, after freshly stocking two local spots. The
Read MoreStreet Department crews began this year’s leaf collection at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4. Each of the City’s more
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Read MoreRaking fall leaves can seem like a chore and a never-ending one, at that. Reduce time and effort spent managing
Read MoreThe other day a customer stopped in the store, and after we completed his hardware needs, he looked up at
Read MoreWe get many questions and calls this time of the year about preparing plants/gardens for winter. Here are some things
Read MorePhyllis Philpot knows first-hand just how crucial the local agency NeighborWorks’ goodwill is. When her daughter recently began falling unexplainably,
Read MoreDuring deer hunting season, Indiana DNR encourages hunters to stay informed about deer diseases and best practices for handling any
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Read MoreOn Saturday, October 26, from 10am – Noon, Friends of the Parks of Allen County invites citizens to partner with
Read MoreIn an effort to save as many lives as possible, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control is implementing a new
Read MoreChris Saylor knows the value of the Southwest Conservation Club’s (SWCC) education efforts. In fact, his children are direct beneficiaries.
Read MorePrivate landowners are invited to attend upcoming native grassland and pollinator habitat workshops offered this summer and fall. Each workshop
Read MoreI was driving near home one cool, clear pleasant morning recently when I saw the birds. Two of them. They
Read MoreThe Allen County Community Development Corporation (ACCDC) and Purdue Extension – Allen County are partnering to offer a voucher for
Read MoreThere is a great deal of interest in the support for monarch butterflies in the past few years! The decline
Read MoreDon’t let fall or potentially frosty temperatures stop you from enjoying garden-fresh produce. Extend the nutritional value and homegrown flavor
Read MoreAs I drove into town one clear morning recently, looking for birds along the road as I always do, I
Read MoreMy cuckoos are calling; the cuckoos in my clocks, three of them, coo-coo coo-coo coo-coo. They’re telling me it’s now
Read MoreThe U.S. Postal Service recently issued new Forever stamps featuring digital illustrations of four North American frogs. The First Day
Read MoreSo all the rain in May and early June kept most of us from completing all of our spring projects.
Read MoreThe cool wet spring delayed planting, deck and patio installations and other outdoor projects. Fortunately, there is still time to
Read MoreAccording to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), July is the peak month for grilling fires, followed by June, May,
Read MoreEagle Marsh, the sweeping wetland restoration on Fort Wayne’s southwest border, has just grown by 35 acres. Little River Wetlands
Read MoreIt’s time to get outside and enjoy summer BBQs, gardening, hikes and much more. Don’t let mosquitoes keep you inside.
Read MoreIt’s summer time. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, the day when day and night are of
Read MoreHemerocallis is the genus name for daylilies. In the Greek words that this term is derived from it translates to
Read More“The Diary of a Young Girl,” aka “The Diary of Anne Frank,” chronicles Frank’s time of hiding with her family
Read MoreThere’s one house finch on the thistle seed feeder outside the window in front of my desk and a cardinal
Read MoreYou’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add a bit
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