GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY FALL
Fall colors have begun to appear in some parts of the state thanks to an unusually cold start. While temperatures
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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.
PLANT EASY CARE DAFFODILS NOW FOR ADDED SPRING BEAUTY
Daffodils have a cheery presence in the spring garden and are a surefire way to chase away the winter blues.
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ADOPT A HIVE & SAVE NOT JUST ONE BEE… BUT 60,000!
Southwest Honey Co. has been working hard over the past couple of years to generate awareness within our community of
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FIELD TRIP GRANT BENEFITS MORE THAN 2,400 KIDS
Students at 25 Indiana schools this academic year will learn about the outdoors, thanks in part to a grant program
Read MoreEXOTIC ANIMALS ACCESSIBLE IN INDIANA
Summer is coming to a close. Your favorite sports’ seasons are ending, the yard has started to get cluttered with
Read MoreDON’T FORGET THE LAWN! – Homeowner Rx
As your lawn slowly starts giving you a break from the need to be mowed every time you turn around,
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FORT WAYNE ROCKS!
One former Waynedale family is venturing to make the world a little brighter – one rock at a time. Laura
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RACCOONS ARE POPULAR – Life In The Outdoors
Black mask across its eyes, small head, pointed nose and ears, bushy tail with black rings, no animal in North
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SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION HOUSEPLANTS FOR WINTER
Help your houseplants make a smooth transition from their outdoor summer home back inside for winter. The lower light and
Read MoreNEW TRAIL CONNECTS RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES ONE STEP CLOSER TO 100-MILE NETWORK
The Fort Wayne Regional Trail Network has taken a step closer to the 100-mile mark with the completion of the
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PROPER TREE PLANTING AND CARE IS CRITICAL TO SURVIVAL
Whether planting a tree to add seasonal beauty, grow backyard fruit, provide a bit of shade, or reduce energy costs,
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GONE ARE SPARROW HAWK AND ENGLISH SPARROW
Sparrow hawk and English sparrow were common birds when I was a boy. The sparrow hawk was a bird of
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VOLUNTEERS CLEAN-UP TRAILS
A big thank you to residents of Winterset Association and many Waynedale community members that joined together for a cleanup
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TRAIL BUDDIES PROGRAM A TREAT FOR KINGSTON RESIDENTS
Who doesn’t love biking the trails on a sunny day? Even more so when all you have to do is
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BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON FOR THE MONARCH FESTIVAL
A plethora of Monarch Butterflies were tagged and released at the Monarch Festival on Sunday, September 10. From Eagle Marsh,
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MONARCH FESTIVAL AT EAGLE MARSH
Local nonprofit Little River Wetlands Project will hold its 2017 Monarch Festival at its Eagle Marsh preserve, 6801 Engle Road,
Read MoreONE SIMPLE STEP CAN IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND VIGOR OF YOUR LAWN
Do just one thing this fall and you can improve the health and vigor of your lawn. Fall fertilization helps lawns
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FWA PASSES ANNUAL FAA INSPECTION
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) has now had three years without any discrepancies in its annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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OSSIAN DAYS BEGIN ON SEPT. 14
The Ossian Days Festival 2017, September 14 to the 16th, is almost here! The theme this year is, CANDY LAND,
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BATS WELCOME
My daughter told me there had been a bat circling around the light by the barn when she came home
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ROANOKE FALL FESTIVAL SINCE 1953
Always the weekend following Labor Day, the Roanoke Fall Festival has been the big event in town since 1953. With
Read MoreKEEPING IT FRESH FROM THE GARDEN TO THE TABLE
You spent the summer weeding, watering and tending to your vegetable garden. Now all your effort has paid off with
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TRAILS TO CONNECT 100TH MILE
In just a few months the 100th mile of public, multi-use trail will be installed in the Fort Wayne and
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TURTLE IN THE ROAD
Seeing a turtle in the road ahead as I drove over a hill, I slowed to give the turtle plenty
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WAYNEDALE’S COMMUNITY GARDEN IS REAPING ITS HARVEST
The scarecrows watching you motor down Bluffton Road are there for more than just fooling passing motorists into thinking someone
Read MoreSHINDIGZ SOCCER FESTIVAL AT TWO SITES ON FRIDAY
The Shindigz National Soccer Festival will once again return to Fort Wayne for its 19th year on Thursday, Friday and
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MIGRATING WITH THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY
Monarch Season has begun here in Fort Wayne, Indiana with the sightings of Monarch butterflies everywhere; including Little River Wetlands
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TO PLANT A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW – Community Spotlight
Rick Ritter believes in giving back. A disabled veteran following a three-year stint in the Marine Corps, he “feels blessed
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FORT WAYNE KEEPS EYE ON ECLIPSE
A local man is planning a field trip of sorts to witness an historic solar eclipse this summer. Bob Dispenza,
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FOREST THERAPY
I’ve been receiving therapy since I was a young boy. Whenever Mother or Dad took me for a walk on
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