Holiday Light Shows To Shine At Five DNR Destinations
On-site holiday light shows will shine at five DNR destinations this December. Ouabache State Park in Bluffton will host its
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.
On-site holiday light shows will shine at five DNR destinations this December. Ouabache State Park in Bluffton will host its
Read MoreACRES Land Trust is hosting a winter photo contest to get people outside and feeling inspired about nature this season.
Read MoreA new report led by St. Paul-based Freshwater Society with collaborators at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the
Read MoreThe DNR Division of Law Enforcement held graduation ceremonies at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Fifteen new Indiana Conservation Officers
Read MoreThe Great Lakes Commission (GLC) announced that it will award more than $1.2 million in grants to reduce the runoff
Read MoreAre you a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmer? Are you looking to start a CSA or wanting to increase the
Read MoreThe local Stories & Exploring program celebrated World Planting Day on Tuesday, October 25th, as part of The Celebrate Series!
Read MoreThe monthly Salamonie Senior Monday Luncheon will be held at noon, Nov. 7, at Salamonie Lake’s Interpretive Center. Anyone age
Read MoreBeginning October 31, the Fort Wayne Street Department will collect leaves in the City’s more than 400 neighborhoods. This year’s
Read MoreFort Wayne Parks and Recreation will host a public meeting to gather input on allocating parks funding and recreational programming
Read MoreIndiana Conservation Officers encourage citizens to partner with the Turn In a Poacher, Inc. (TIP) program and help put an
Read MoreThe community-wide celebration of Fort Wayne’s three rivers – St. Joe, St. Marys and Maumee – begins on Saturday, September
Read MoreYou can celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25 by getting outside and enjoying
Read MoreAnimal bites can lead to serious health problems, and the Allen County Department of Health, Fort Wayne Animal Care and
Read MoreWith the war in Ukraine entering its seventh month and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still being experienced, growing
Read MoreUpdate: This event has since been canceled due to weather. The Monarch Festival is Little River Wetlands Project’s biggest event
Read MoreSeen in July in Indiana’s Huntington County, the invasive spotted lanternfly has officially migrated to northern Indiana, just one year
Read MoreTrees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, residents should take precautions when planting a tree. Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Read MoreJoin Little River Wetlands Project on Sunday, August 28th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM as we say thank you and
Read MoreA long-time Fort Wayne event is redirecting its focus to help a county park in dire need. Sol Fest, which
Read MoreA City Utilities-developed board game that helps players learn how stormwater runoff carries pollutants to our rivers has won the
Read MoreGen Z households are struggling more to put food on the table compared to those of Millennials, Gen X, and
Read MoreHave you ever felt intimidated by produce at the farmer’s market? Not sure how to prevent your fresh herbs from
Read MoreMosquitoes. They’re more than a nuisance. The pesky, perturbing pests can transmit diseases such as certain forms of encephalitis –
Read MoreTo highlight the beauty and ecological contributions of natives, the Northeast Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society will host
Read MoreStudents from the summer program at Purdue University TRIO Upward Bound Program were happy to assist in a cleanup on
Read MoreFor those who would like to learn more about the health of local streams and rivers, the Allen County Partnership
Read MoreThe violent thunderstorm that ripped through Waynedale has left Fox Island County Park in a precarious situation. So many of
Read MoreI’ve been on the ground with I&M the past several days, helping to restore power following Monday’s powerful storm which
Read MoreGirl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana (GSNI-M) honored eight Gold Award recipients, one of whom also received a national Gold Award
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