CRY OF THE EAGLE ON ENGLE ROAD
Looking for a glimpse of America’s majestic national symbol? Eagle Marsh, just a stone’s throw from Waynedale’s back door, may
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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.
BIRDS, BEES, FLOWERS, TREES TELL SPRING IS HERE
There’s a robin on the lawn in front of my house, walking through the dry brown leaves of last year
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GET FIT AT STATE PARKS AND CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF NATURE PRESERVES
Get fit at the most beautiful fitness centers in the state for a chance to win prizes. Indiana State
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HERE COME THE DANDELIONS! – Homeowner Rx
Here they come! You know you’re gonna have some! But how many? And when? It’s lawn weed time again and
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BUY LOTS OF BIRD SEED
I’ve been out-foxed by squirrels. I’ve tried to keep those bushy tailed bird feeder marauders off the bird feeder outside
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FRANK BEAMER TO SPEAK AT COACHES CLINIC
Legendary Coach Frank Beamer will be the highlighted speaker at Jason Baker’s Pro Football Mini-Camp coaches clinic March 18 at
Read MoreINDIANA PARKS ALLIANCE RELEASES “OUTDOOR BUCKET LIST”
If you are looking for a “bucket list” of places to go and things to do this year, the Indiana
Read MoreCITY ANIMAL SHELTER PLANS TO CLOSE DEPOSITORY
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control announced recently the after-hour depository boxes will be closing effective February 26, 2017. According
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BIRD OF THE SOUTH
The cardinal is not a southern bird. But I think of it as one, as a bird with a similar
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WILL HE SEE HIS SHADOW?
Groundhog Day is not the most popular holiday in February. It is hard to compete with Valentine’s Day when the
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AN URBAN PRAIRIE IN WAYNEDALE
The morning of December 8, 2016, was downright chilly. At 7:15 a.m., the overnight temperature had dropped to 22 degrees
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IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY IN WAYNEDALE ONE STEP AT A TIME
For too long, the many who walk or bike along Bluffton Road have been in danger of becoming injured in
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THE MUTE SWAN – A LIVING LAND ORNAMENT
“There’s a swan in the run, Dad,” my daughter told me one morning as we were getting the horses in
Read MoreFREE STRAW FOR ANIMAL BEDDING
Animal Care & Control is offering free straw to any Fort Wayne City resident in need of animal bedding during
Read MoreFOUR EASY CARE GARDENING TRENDS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Dress up the holidays or give gifts that continue giving throughout the year with these low maintenance gardening trends. Just
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FALL COLORS ARE LATE THIS YEAR
Unusually warm temperatures have delayed the fall color display in Indiana this year, according to DNR community and urban forester
Read MoreDESPITE RECENT WARM WEATHER, PREPARE FOR WINTER
Even though it may not seem like it with recent warm weather, temperatures are beginning to cool and the potential
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LONG LIVE THE OAK TREES
After I retired my wife, our older daughter and I purchased a home in the country, 42 acres with a
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RARE INDIANA HABITAT RESTORED, ONE SEED AT A TIME
Restoring a habitat that’s been disturbed by farming or industry to its natural state is hard work. For Duff Lake
Read MoreFOX ISLAND HONEYSUCKLE DAZE
The public is invited to volunteer for this free Honeysuckle removal community event. If you volunteer for one full day
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FALL IS HERE
The sky is clear and blue, this morning, an example of October’s bright blue weather. Today is a few minutes
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DETERMINED SENIORS COMPLETE FORT4FITNESS SENIOR MARATHON
Caring Kingston employees have brainstormed a way to ensure that 19 determined residents are able to complete the Fort4Fitness Senior
Read MoreWATCH FOR DEER ON ROADWAYS
The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources remind drivers to stay
Read MoreTURN YARD WASTE INTO GARDENER’S GOLD
Save time and money by turning landscape trimmings into a valuable soil amendment. The idea is simple, just collect disease-
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SEPTEMBER, SUNSET, & SUNFLOWERS
If you’ve driven by Eagle Marsh at 45 mph, you may have seen only a blur of the thousands of
Read MoreBUFFALO TRO FUNDRAISER FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
This year marks the History Center’s eleventh year throwing its annual Buffalo Tro. The money raised during this unique fundraiser,
Read MoreTHE RIVER CITY RAT RACE 5K/ 10K
The 17th River City Rat Race 5K/10K was born in the year 2000 and became an instant success. With over
Read MoreFALL CARE FOR A HEALTHIER, BETTER LOOKING LAWN
As summer fades into fall it is time to help lawns recover from summer stress and prepare for the winter
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FIVE WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR GARDEN FROM THE DEER
Don’t let your vegetable and fall flower gardens succumb to hungry deer. Even if you’re lucky enough to be deer-free
Read MoreHIKE BECOMES AN ADVENTURE FOR LOCAL PLANT GROUP
It should have been a typical walk-and-talk plant identification program when a group of like-minded plant enthusiasts gathered a few
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