LACE UP THOSE ICE SKATES FOR HEADWATER’S 16TH SEASON
The Headwaters Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink opened on Saturday, November 17, 2018, for its 16th season. Admission fees will
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The Great Outdoors
Bringing 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.
BEAVER, A FURRY NEW NEIGHBOR – Life In The Outdoors
We have a new neighbor. One, maybe two, maybe more. Beavers have moved into the wetland at the end of
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PLANTS TO ENHANCE YOUR AUTUMN – Green-Thumb Gardener
With Halloween just around the corner, let’s think about some of the fun plants that can enhance this spooky season.
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TEMPERATURE DROP BRINGS OUT FALL COLORS
After recent weeks of hotter-than-usual weather, this week’s significant drop in temperature across the state should get things moving toward
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SKUNK IN THE YARD – Life In The Outdoors
When my older daughter turned into our driveway a few nights ago, in the headlights we saw a small animal
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CAN YOU START AN INDOOR GARDEN WITH KITCHEN SCRAPS?
The pantry is full of fall favorites like squash, onions and potatoes, but busy schedules may have you finding a
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HOUSEPLANTS FOR WINTER – Green-Thumb Gardener
As we enter the autumn season, many shoppers are making plans for houseplants that can help to remove toxins from
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CELEBRATING THE MIRACULOUS WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES
Koko Carpenter sat perfectly still, watching carefully as a stranger painted a tiny lady bug on her dainty hand. The
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GET READY FOR FALL! – Homeowner Rx
The other morning I was having a cup of coffee on my front porch, and I noticed it….Yea, the leaves
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USDA RESEARCH: WILL RESIDENTS CHANGE HABITS AFTER POLLINATOR CLASS?
Southwest Honey Co. recently completed a 2-year USDA study designed to evaluate changes residents hope to make to benefit pollinators,
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FALL FLOWER & GARDENING TIPS – Green-Thumb Gardener
It seems hard to imagine that autumn will soon be upon us with its sunny days and low humidity (doesn’t
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BLUE JAY: THE AMUSING RASCAL – Life In The Outdoors
My next article, I decided one afternoon, is going to be about the blue jay. Coincidentally, when I sat at
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TILLMAN PARK RENOVATES DISC GOLF COURSE
A local park is sporting a new and improved disc golf course, courtesy of the Fort Wayne Parks Department and
Read MoreINDIANA DNR HOSTS ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH
This September, Indiana will host events for all ages as part of the 23rd annual statewide celebration of archaeology. Archaeology
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WHY DOES LOCAL PRODUCE TASTE SO MUCH BETTER?
It’s harvest season for most local produce. Maybe you’ve been reaping the benefits of your own gardening efforts and enjoying
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CHANGING NATURE’S CALENDAR – Life In The Outdoors
June twenty-second is the summer solstice, when day and night are of equal length in the northern hemisphere; the official
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CROWS, BLACK FEATHERED BAD BOYS – Life In The Outdoors
Crows are black feathered bad boys, disliked by farmers and by birders. To the displeasure of farmers they eat corn,
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SWCC PRAIRIE PROJECT TAKING ROOTS THROUGH EDUCATION
Volunteers at the Southwest Conservation Club on Bluffton Road are beginning to see the impacts of their efforts to revitalize
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BUTTERFLIES HIGHLIGHTED AT MONARCH FESTIVAL
Traveling over 2,800 miles from Mexican forests to Canada every year, monarch butterflies’ annual migration has been called one of
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THE SEASON OF HYDRANGEAS – Green-Thumb Gardener
We are beginning the season of hydrangeas with their large, beautiful blooms. They can add a lot of beauty without
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JAPANESE BEETLES & MOSQUITOES – Homeowner Rx
So, for the last month, our customer’s bug of choice has been the Japanese Beetle. By now those ugly little
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NEIGHBORHOOD POOLS KEEP HEADS ABOVE WATER
In Waynedale, we’ve recently seen quite a few 90-degree days, and it’s certainly not the last of them. Throughout the
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EMBARK DOWN BLUFFTON ROAD
Waynedale is about to “EMBARK” on something new. In celebration of the new Bluffton Road Trails and Sidewalks, area businesses
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NEW TRAILS MEAN NEW RULES
It’s summer time, and one of the best ways to get around the community is to use the new trails
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MIDSUMMER GARDENING CHECKLIST – Green-Thumb Gardener
As we get ready to enter the midsummer season, it is time to double check your gardening upkeep chores. As
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IT’S BACKYARD GRILLING TIME! – Homeowner Rx
Ever since I can remember we have sold barbeque grills in our hardware stores. 40 Years ago, the only one
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SOARIN’ HIGH AFTER REHAB
A bald eagle was recently released back to the wild at Eagle Marsh after months of surgery and physical therapy.
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CUTTING THE RIBBON ON THE BLUFFTON ROAD TRAIL
Mayor Tom Henry joined members of the Regional Development Authority, state and local elected officials, neighborhood and business representatives and
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SWCC HOSTS NATIONAL OUTDOOR WRITERS CONFERENCE
On Sunday, June 3, The Southwest Conservation Club was host to the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s (OWAA) 91st annual
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‘BEES & BREW’ A FORT WAYNE NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK EVENT
A community favorite and quickly sold-out event in the past, Southwest Honey Co. brings back ‘Bees & Brew’ as a
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