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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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.
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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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,
Read MoreTHE 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
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