The Great Outdoors

The Allen County Department of Environmental Management (ACDEM) launches Clean Plastic Caps and Lids Program. ACDEM is diverting plastic from landfill waste and encourages residents to recycle their clean caps and lids at the designated Community Recycling . . . Read More

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Northside Pool opened for the season on Tuesday, June 6, and McMillen Park Pool will open on Monday, June 12. Similar to the 2022 season, the staggered adjustments are due to staffing shortages and consideration . . . Read More

What are the chances we’ll find a green dragon on our hike? This leafy green plant with a long, noodly spadix is closely related to Jack-in-the-pulpit. It occurs in the same habitats but is less common and easily overlooked. . . Read More

Solfest is making a long-anticipated return back into nature at Metea Park on June 10th, from 11am-10pm, rain or shine. In the past, this has been a two-day fundraiser at Fox Island to celebrate and benefit the park. . . Read More

The Purdue Women in Agriculture Team is accepting nominations for the 2023 Purdue Women in Agriculture awards, an annual recognition of women who are leaders, innovators and significant contributors to the success of Indiana agriculture. . . Read More

Black Pine Animal Sanctuary will be the featured community organization of the Sunday, April 30th game. Staff and Black Pine Volunteers will be at the Community Corner Kiosk, presented by Fort Financial during the game to answer questions and accept . . . Read More

Beginning April 3, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department will collect brown biodegradable paper leaf/lawn/garden bags placed by the curb. Only leaves should be placed in the bags, not dirt, sand, or heavy wood. . . Read More

Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses opened for the 2023 season. Foster and Shoaff opened on Tuesday, March 21, at 12:00 p.m., followed by McMillen Park Golf Course on Wednesday, March 22, at 10:00 a.m. . . Read More

Allen County 4-H Shooting Sports Program will be hosting an Archery class open to all youth in grades 4-12. An orientation meeting will be held April 19, 5-6 pm at the Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road Fort Wayne. . . Read More

A group of concerned citizens have organized a community bike ride in support of active transportation on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM beginning at Electric Works. This citizen-led movement aims to support stronger active transportation in the . . . Read More

While earthworms in the spring are a happy sight for gardeners, an invasive worm species is wreaking havoc for landowners and gardeners in Indiana. Robert Bruner, Purdue Extension’s exotic forest pest specialist, describes jumping worms, an invasive . . . Read More

Recent storms with high winds have blown trash and debris throughout the community. With heavy rain expected again, City Utilities reminds residents these items get pushed into the storm drains causing blockages that flood streets and yards. . . Read More

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation invites the residents of Fort Wayne to improve neighborhood appeal, cool air temperatures, cleanse pollutants from the air and produce oxygen by planting more trees. All of those benefits and many more are experienced . . . Read More

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has developed an online survey for the paved trail at Foster Park, which is a treasured asset in south Fort Wayne for numerous recreational activities. This survey will help to address thoughts and concerns about the . . . Read More

There will be a free skate day on Sunday, February 19 for everyone from Noon to 6 PM at the Headwaters Park Ice Skating Rink, thanks to a donation by Marcia Crawford and Grant Crawford. . . Read More

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A state record that was held for 32 years has been broken twice in two weeks. On Dec. 30 of last year, Scott Skafar broke the state burbot record that had been set in 1990 with a 10.2-pound fish he caught from Lake Michigan. . . Read More

A Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department manager was honored at the IPRA Awards of Excellence ceremony as a part of the Indiana Park and Recreation Association conference on November 16. . . Read More

Purdue University’s Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) has launched an online interactive Snowfall Climatology Toolbox that provides easy-to-use, visually appealing data on annual snowfall, monthly snowfall, number of snow days, first and . . . Read More