The Great Outdoors

The Little River Wetlands Project announces its annual fundraiser, Frogapalooza: Wine, Wetlands & Art, set for Thursday, August 15th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Union 12 (7563 Lincoln Way Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725). . . Read More

With the excessive temperatures still in effect, Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is reminding pet owners of the importance of protecting pets from the heat. Since June 4th, Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is currently investigating the death . . . Read More

Fort Wayne Trails is excited to announce a new partnership with AWS Foundation to create accessible trail maps for our community. This collaboration aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or ability, can more easily navigate and enjoy the . . . Read More

The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially our nation’s birthday on the 4th of July. However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful memory when children and adults . . . Read More

With local utility rates soaring through the roof, 31 Hoosier solar energy enthusiasts, homeowners, and community members met at the Fort Wayne Solar Congress on June 8. The free event was organized by nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN). . . Read More

A baby American bison was born at Ouabache State Park, adding to the permanent herd that calls the park home. This calf shares a birthdate with the last calf born at the park two years ago, also on June 6. . . Read More

Luke Funk Wealth Management Presents The 4th Annual Tee Off For Tigers! June 21st at Eel River Golf Course teams will tee off to support the incredible work of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. . . Read More

After a year of gathering public input, meetings and development, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has released a draft of the Fort Wayne 2024 Park System Comprehensive Plan. The draft is available to view online here: engage.cityoffortwayne.org/fort-wayne-parks-and-recreation-comprehensive-plan . . . Read More

Sixth grade Girl Scout Cadette, Evah, recently completed the GS Breathe Journey and set out to execute a concluding Take Action Project that would serve Fox Island County Park, on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. . . Read More

The Allen County Board of Commissioners were joined by community members and horse enthusiasts from across the region at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new Allen County Equestrian Course located on E. . . Read More

Little River Wetlands Project, a local nonprofit focused on wetlands conservation, has named Cammy Sutter as its new Executive Director. Sutter brings decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, as well as a passion for land conservation. . . . Read More

In the picturesque landscapes of Indiana, a battle is underway, not against a visible enemy but against an insidious threat to the natural environment—the spread of invasive plant species. These plants, often beautiful, like the ornamental pear, . . . Read More

Applications are again accepted online or by mail for the annual Citizen-match residential street tree planting program. City of Fort Wayne residents may apply for a street tree to be planted in the street right of way (between the street and the property . . . Read More

The City of Fort Wayne was awarded $3.5 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program. Fort Wayne is the only PROTECT . . . Read More

The local nonprofit, Speaks for Trees and More, is excited to announce that their mobile Arbor Day program is set to begin visiting elementary schools this month and will continue through May. . . Read More

Kent Castleman, who served as the organization’s executive director from 2016-2019, will return to the same position in early May. Castleman will collaborate with City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and other municipal officials to advocate for Allen . . . Read More

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed Indiana’s first positive case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in LaGrange County. CWD is a neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, resulting in their eventual death. . . Read More

Ball State University is collaborating with NASA to provide live broadcast coverage of the total solar eclipse on April 8. Dayna Thompson, director of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, and Dr. . . Read More

Much of Indiana will be in the zone of totality for the total solar eclipse on April 8, including 54 properties managed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that will provide an excellent vantage point for viewing the once-in-a-lifetime . . . Read More

Hoosier angler Rex Remington caught an 8-pound, 4-ounce smallmouth bass on Monroe Lake on March 3, smashing the previous record set in 1992 at Twin Lake in LaGrange County by one pound. . . Read More

This spring, nature enthusiasts and curious minds are invited to delve into the fascinating world of animal anatomy with the “Sticks & Bones” program at LC Nature Park. Scheduled for March 9, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, this event promises . . . Read More