IT’S BIRD NESTING TIME
I was told recently of a pair of robins that built a nest on a home window sill, laid eggs,
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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.
THE HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY GARDEN OPEN FOR HARVEST
All are welcome! The Community Garden seeks to provide fresh, wholesome, locally grown produce to those in the Huntington Community
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WHAT WAYNEDALE RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN
The new outdoor warning siren that’s coming to Waynedale brings with it some true risks that area residents might not
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WORK IN CONCERT WITH NATURE TO MANAGE GARDEN PESTS
A garden filled with flowers, birds, bees and butterflies is a sight to behold. These winged beauties add color, sound
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CELEBRATING OUR HELPFUL POLLINATORS THIS WEEK
This week, we celebrate Pollinators! We celebrate the vital role that bees, butterflies, bats, hummingbirds, and other organisms play in
Read MoreSPONSOR A VENDOR SPACE, VOLUNTEER & MORE AT THE WAYNEDALE PICNIC
The Waynedale Community Picnic Committee is gearing up for the 15th annual Waynedale Community Picnic on August 26, 2017. The
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LOCAL TEEN WINS 2017 HOBIE BASS OPEN
Jaxton Orr won the 2017 Hobie Bass Open (youth division) on Kentucky Lake! Jaxton is 14-years-old and is the same
Read MoreIT’S GRILLIN’ TIME – Homeowner Rx
So the first official outdoor grilling weekend has passed. So how did you and your gas grill do? Flame a
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HARVESTING, STORING AND PRESERVING HERBS FROM THE GARDEN
Enjoy herbs all year round. Harvest herbs now for garden-fresh meals and preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip
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BLUFFTON RD SIDEWALK PROGRESS
As you may have noticed within the past couple weeks, construction has begun for sidewalks on Bluffton Road’s west side.
Read MorePREP FOR TICK SEASON AND ELIMINATE MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES
Spring is in full swing and that means the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has begun its annual mosquito
Read MoreAVOID PLANTING ORNAMENTAL PEAR TREES
Ornamental pear trees, most commonly known as Bradford pears, have been a popular landscaping tree in Indiana for decades. So
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MORE THAN 5,500 JOIN SATURDAY CLEAN-UP
At least 230 groups, and many families and individuals, took to the streets, trails and riverbanks this past weekend as
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SPRING ‘CRUISIN FOR BIRDS
Call it cruisin’ for birds, driving slow or riding with someone driving slow, and looking for birds. It’s a frequent
Read MoreIT’S TIME TO PAINT – Homeowner Rx
So we’ve been talking about your weeds and grass the last few months, so now it’s time to look up!
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TURNING THE TOWN “PINK”
Volunteers from the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer visited the campuses of Dupont, Lutheran and St. Joseph hospitals Wednesday
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WEATHER SIREN COMING SOON TO WAYNEDALE
Almost a year after the origination of the initiative, a weather siren for the Waynedale community has been approved to
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EARTH DAY FORT WAYNE AT EAGLE MARSH
From a rain barrel decoration contest to talks about honeybee science, this year’s Earth Day Fort Wayne celebration offers activities,
Read MoreSHOVELER, UNIQUE AMERICAN DUCK
“We are fascinated by shovelers,” a reader wrote recently, “Maybe you could find an upcoming article regarding these unique ducks.”
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A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR AN EASTER HUNT
The Annual Waynedale Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, April 15th at the Southwest Conservation Club was enjoyed by over
Read MoreADD SOME GARDEN PIZZAZZ TO YOUR LANDSCAPE WITH EASY-CARE DAHLIAS
Plan now for a memorable grand finale in this year’s garden. Dahlias are spring-planted bulbs with big, colorful flowers that
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SPRING MANIFESTS ITSELF
Spring is here. It began by the calendar on the 20th of March, one of two days of the year
Read MoreLIVING WITH CANADA GEESE DURING NESTING SEASON
If Canada geese have become a problem on your property, helpful information is available through the Indiana Department of Natural
Read MoreGRASSOLOGY – Homeowner Rx
Last month we talked about the bad green stuff in your yard, weeds! This month let’s talk about the good
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PRINCE ON DECK AT USF
Tyler Prince is a senior at Bishop Luers High School, a right-handed first baseman, DH and pitcher for the Knights.
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GROW A HIGH YIELD VEGETABLE GARDEN THIS SEASON
Spend less time and money while growing a bounty of flavorful vegetables this growing season. Increase your harvest, even in
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RARE SCHOOL WOODLAND PROPERTY GAINS NEW SUPPORT
The cross-country team of Norwell High School, in Wells County, has enjoyed a nearly untouched wetland all to themselves for
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GREAT WAYNEDALE (AMERICAN) CLEANUP
It’s time to spring clean in Waynedale and we need your help! Recent heavy winds that downed power lines and
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A TRAVELING FOX
A red fox went across our property earlier this month, before the warm weather came. There was snow on the
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #241 DONATE TO BOY SCOUTS
The Sons of the American (SAL) Legion Post #241 located on Bluffton Road has made a generous donation to Boy
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