HEAT WARNING FOR ANIMAL OWNERS
City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control has issued a hot weather alert for animal owners. Due to current
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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.
WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN ALLEN COUNTY MOSQUITOES
Residents are being reminded to mosquito-proof themselves and their homes after the first signs of West Nile virus activity were
Read MoreFOURTH OF JULY PICNIC – Home Country
The annual Fourth of July picnic was a celebration of time and freedom. We’d all watched the parade, earlier, because
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ANGEL’S TRUMPETS
Brugmansia, also known as Angel’s Trumpets are sometimes confused with their “close cousin” Datura. Brugmansia has trumpet flowers that are
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PRUNING AFTER FLOWERING
The “Rule of Thumb” for pruning blooming plants is to prune after they bloom. Azalea (Rhododendron), Flowering Crabapple, Forsythia, Hawthorn,
Read MoreLIVING A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY
No power? No problem. I’m betting most of you reading this have turned on a faucet today, whether it be
Read MoreFIVE CREATIVE WAYS TO USE CONTAINERS IN YOUR LANDSCAPE
Container gardens have long been used to add a spot of color by a front entrance or expand planting space
Read MoreWOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS
Women interested in experiencing a relaxing, fun-filled day in the outdoors and meeting new friends are invited to an NWTF
Read MoreINDIANA STATE PARK SUMMER ROAD RALLY
Ladies and Gentlemen … get ready to start your engines. State Park Road Rally time is June 9-11. Participants will
Read More3 MUST DO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TRAIL MIX: WALK – RIDE – DINE
Season four of Fort Wayne’s Trek the Trails offers a “tasty” fare! Free, guided community bike rides are still the main
Read MorePROTECTING YOUR LANDSCAPE FROM WILDLIFE DAMAGE
They’re cute, they’re furry and they love to eat – your landscape that is. If you are battling with rabbits,
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ACCENT PLANTS
For over 50 years “accent plants” meant vinca vine, asparagus sprengerii and spike. But now there are many other plants
Read MoreLARGE CATFISH TO BE STOCKED IN INDIANA’S URBAN PONDS
Fishing opportunities in eight Indiana cities got a boost recently as part of an ongoing effort by the Department of
Read MoreHOW TO DEAL WITH NUISANCE WILD ANIMALS
Nuisance wild animals are a common problem in the spring, and Hoosiers have several options for dealing with them. People
Read MoreTHE SUMMER SEASON MEANS ARRIVAL OF WARM WEATHER AND TICKS
Warm weather is finally arriving in Indiana, but as Hoosiers start taking advantage of the arrival of spring, so are
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HIBISCUS & MANDEVILLEA
Every year hibiscus and mandevillea plants are ordered in from Florida and as always, it’s a guessing game as to
Read MoreGARDEN REVIVAL
Spring floods, summer droughts and temperature extremes take their toll on gardens and the gardeners who tend them. Help your
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I&M ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN NAMING FALCON CHICKS
Moxie and Jamie, the adult Peregrine Falcons nesting atop the One Summit Square building, are the proud parents of three
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BAD PREDICTIONS – GOOD FOR GARDENERS
Originally the weather forecast for last weekend called for rain with lows in the low 40s. We were so lucky
Read MoreMAXIMIZE YOUR HARVEST THIS SEASON
Increase your garden’s productivity even when space, time and energy are limited. Just follow these six simple planting, maintenance and
Read MoreFREE KIDS FISHING DERBY
Kids ages 2 to 14 and their adults are invited to Kids Free Fishing Derbies at Salamonie and Mississinewa lakes,
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COULD IT BE A SPIRIT TREE?
There are plenty of trees on the grounds where Chief Richardville lived, but there are two Silver Maple trees sitting
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DIFFERENT KIND OF SPRING
Well, totally unlike last year’s spring season, this year’s spring gardening is off to a very slow start. In 2012
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PRUNING & DORMANT OIL
Reasons for pruning include: removing dead or diseased branches, branches that rub together, keeping your plants at a manageable size,
Read MoreAPRIL NATURE EVENTS AT LRWP
Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and
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SPRING BULB GARDENS
With March temperatures hovering around 22-38 degrees, we all welcome any sign of spring. One of my favorite signs is
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SHAMROCKS (OXALIS)
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner so many of you will be looking to buy a shamrock plant,
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EARLY SEED PLANTING FOR SPRING
A lot of people are get enthused about gardening early especially when it comes to starting tomato seeds. Trust me,
Read MoreHOW TO DEAL WITH NUISANCE CANADA GEESE
If Canada geese have become a problem on your property, information is available through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
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