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Area residents and trail enthusiasts joined Fort Wayne Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer, members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission and
Read MoreBringing 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.
Area residents and trail enthusiasts joined Fort Wayne Deputy Mayor Karl Bandemer, members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission and
Read MoreSurprise Lily, Magic Lily, Resurrection Lily or Naked Lady, whatever you call it, it is the lily that you see
Read MoreMaribeth Harrell, who grew up in Fort Wayne, was recently named Miss Rodeo Indiana 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. She
Read MoreSchool bus drivers, oil and gas truck drivers stop for railroad crossings. I stop for turtles. I stop and when
Read MoreLearn about the monarch butterfly and how to help conserve the species during a “Monarch & Milkweed Workshop” on Sunday,
Read MoreOur 1st week is in the books. First of all, Gretchen Spenn has shown over the last couple weeks that
Read MoreDollar Night Insight Thursday, August 4, 5 – 8 pmOn the first Thursday of the month, visit the gardens for
Read MoreAll events sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Thursday, August 118:30 to 10 a.m.Breakfast on the Marsh: Amazing ArachnidsLight
Read MoreWith this weekend shaping up to be one of the hottest of the year, Indiana Michigan Power, an operating unit
Read MoreToo much or not enough water and never when you need it seems to be a common lament of gardeners.
Read MoreA pair of barn owls in Indiana whose nest is visible through a webcam has laid a second round of
Read MoreOne hundred years ago, in 1916, representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed the Migratory Bird Treaty. Great
Read MoreThe month of July is a pivotal month for pruning flowering perennials from the past and for the future. Early
Read MoreIndiana’s state parks are happy to welcome a new group of visitors who are as interested in spotting a fictional
Read MoreIf DNR plans move forward, Shriner Lake, north of Columbia City, could be stocked with 1,200 walleye fingerlings this fall.
Read MoreDon’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these eight tips to protect yourself and manage these
Read MoreLast week I went on vacation and some of my plants got too dry without me there to take care
Read MoreWhen it comes to exterior paint, there’s no fountain of youth, but there are ways to add years of life
Read MoreDon’t be afraid to add a little spicy heat to your meals this season by growing a few hot peppers
Read MoreI heard a robin chirping when I stepped outside one morning earlier this month. It was a young robin, a
Read MoreACRES Land Trust is coordinating with land management partners to eradicate Japanese stiltgrass, a non-native invasive plant common to southern Indiana and the eastern United
Read MoreThe Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS) announces the formation of a new regional chapter: Northeast INPAWS (NEINPAWS). The
Read MoreWith temperatures and family activities on the rise for the weekends, Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control wants to remind
Read MoreThe City of Fort Wayne’s Weed Program kicked off this year on Monday, May 2, 2016. The Neighborhood Code Department
Read MoreWhether planting a garden, enjoying the beauty of your landscape or sitting down to a delicious meal, you have bees,
Read MoreMay is the month to look for warblers in Indiana and in the other mid-latitude states of the U.S. May
Read MoreWe all see it at the side of the road, in ditches, parks and along riverbanks: unsightly trash is visible
Read MoreThe weather is so great and the “Big Box” stores are offering everything from cabbage to tomatoes but beware of
Read MoreResidents can soak-up stormwater from their yards by planting a rain garden. For the eighth year in a row the
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