Sol Fest Shines To Give Fox Island Rehab Hope
A long-time Fort Wayne event is redirecting its focus to help a county park in dire need. ...
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The Great Outdoors
Enjoy outdoors activities like gardening, camping, hiking and more? This section is for you! These articles contain the latest local outdoors news and entertainment from around the Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana area.
Game To Protect Rivers Wins International Award
A City Utilities-developed board game that helps players learn how stormwater runoff carries pollutants to our rivers has won the International Serious Play Silver Medal. ...
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The Generational Divide Shows In Our Food System, Too
Gen Z households are struggling more to put food on the table compared to those of Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers, according to the Consumer Food Insights Report. ...
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Local Nonprofits Highlight Local Foods & Chef With Workshop
Have you ever felt intimidated by produce at the farmer’s market? Not sure how to prevent your fresh herbs from going bad? Are you stumped on how to prepare produce in a way that actually makes you want to eat it? Local nonprofits, Eco Fest and Northeast ...
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Trail Cleanup On The St. Mary’s Pathway
Students from the summer program at Purdue University TRIO Upward Bound Program were happy to assist in a cleanup on the St. Mary’s Pathway near Wayne High School. TRIO Upward Bound is a college-prep program that serves income-eligible high ...
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Managing Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes. They’re more than a nuisance. ...
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Tour Six Exceptional Native Plant Gardens With INPS
To highlight the beauty and ecological contributions of natives, the Northeast Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society will host a garden tour in the Woodhurst neighborhood on Fort Wayne’s south side from 9 to noon on Saturday morning, ...
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Hoosier Riverwatch Hosts Volunteer Stream Monitoring Workshop
For those who would like to learn more about the health of local streams and rivers, the Allen County Partnership for Water Quality, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and St. Joseph River Watershed Initiative are offering a Hoosier ...
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A Message From The Storm Restoration Team ~ Letter To The Editor
I’ve been on the ground with I&M the past several days, helping to restore power following Monday’s powerful storm which packed winds up to 100 mph. The power is back on for nearly all of the over 41,000 I&M customers affected by the storm. ...
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Girl Scouts Honor Gold Award Recipients
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) honored eight Gold Award recipients, one of whom also received a national Gold Award Scholarship, at a ceremony Sunday, June 22, 2022, at Goshen College. The Gold Award represents the highest ...
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When Will Fox Island Reopen?
The violent thunderstorm that ripped through Waynedale has left Fox Island County Park in a precarious situation. ...
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Local 4-H Club Helps Fox Island
The Southwest Stewards 4-H Club of Allen County were back in action, completing their Service Project for the third year in a row. They officially became a new Club in 2020 and committed to incorporating a Service Project into each year plan, ...
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“Push, Paddle, Pedal” Encourages Community Members To Move 100 Miles
Community members with and without disabilities are invited to move 100 miles this summer to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. Funds raised from Turnstone’s third annual “Push, Paddle, Pedal” challenge event ...
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City Pools & Water Playgrounds Open
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will open Northside and McMillen Pools for the season on Saturday, June 4 with reduced hours of operation by one day per week. The staggered adjustments are due to staffing shortages and consideration for safety ...
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Paddle To Help Provide Data To Promote Wildlife
Paddling is a great way to enjoy Indiana’s natural beauty, observe wildlife, and connect with nature. Indiana paddlers have a unique opportunity to observe wildlife while enjoying Indiana’s countless water resources. Indiana DNR would ...
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Trot The Trails On A Horse!
The City of Fort Wayne, Three Rivers Horse Trails, Inc. and Allen County are partnering for a Trot the Trails horse trail ride on Saturday, May 21. The ride will take place along the Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from the Frontier offices ...
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Avian Influenza Found In Raptors & Water Birds
Avian influenza has been confirmed in two wild raptor species in Indiana, according to the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW). Diagnostic testing on the raptors was done at Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, where the ...
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Tincaps Call For Help With Fort Wayne Daisies Night
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are asking for assistance from fans. The team would love to hear from family and friends of former Fort Wayne Daisies players to share stories, photos, newspaper articles, and anything else historical and unique. ...
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Name The Chicks!
It’s an exciting time to watch the livestream of Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) FalconCam. Two peregrine falcon chicks have hatched, and people all over the world can view the baby birds and proud parents 24/7 at www.IndianaMichiganPower.com/FalconCam ...
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Community Meeting: Foster Park Golf Course
Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting to gather input on upgrades and improvements to the Foster Park Golf Course that opened originally in 1928. This is an important step in the process of creating a comprehensive Master ...
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Bring Your Dogs To Play In Waynedale
For centuries now dogs have been described as man’s best friend. These loyal companions know how to make us chuckle no matter the day and are a constant reminder for us to take life less seriously and stop to smell the roses. As these pups become ...
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Tails On Trails Kick-Off April 30
Those who would like to make a shelter doggy’s day, and make their own day a little brighter, are invited to the kick-off of the Tails on Trails volunteer program. The event will run from 1 – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at Foster Park Pavilion ...
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Earth Day Activities In Fort Wayne
Earth Day Fort Wayne is the largest Earth Day celebration in the Fort Wayne community. This free event will be held on Sunday, April 24th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Eagle Marsh Barn at 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804. This event hosts dozens ...
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Join Fort Wayne’s Great American Cleanup
The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for nearly 30 years. It’s a time when we can show our community pride by lending a hand to clean up littered roadsides, parks, ...
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Developer Selected For “The Wedge” At Promenade Park
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division announced a developer that has become familiar to Fort Wayne will invest in another private development project next to Promenade Park. ...
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