Spring Cleanup Of Leaves
Beginning April 3, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department will collect brown biodegradable paper leaf/lawn/garden bags placed by the
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.
Beginning April 3, the City of Fort Wayne Street Department will collect brown biodegradable paper leaf/lawn/garden bags placed by the
Read MoreA group of concerned citizens have organized a community bike ride in support of active transportation on Sunday, April 16,
Read MoreWhile earthworms in the spring are a happy sight for gardeners, an invasive worm species is wreaking havoc for landowners
Read MoreRecent storms with high winds have blown trash and debris throughout the community. With heavy rain expected again, City Utilities
Read MoreFort Wayne Parks and Recreation invites the residents of Fort Wayne to improve neighborhood appeal, cool air temperatures, cleanse pollutants
Read MoreFort Wayne Parks and Recreation has developed an online survey for the paved trail at Foster Park, which is a
Read MoreThere will be a free skate day on Sunday, February 19 for everyone from Noon to 6 PM at the
Read MoreFort Wayne Shows Inc., northeast Indiana’s largest home and garden event producer, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Fort
Read MoreTo help Indiana schools celebrate Earth Day 2023, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is again offering free hands-on
Read MoreA state record that was held for 32 years has been broken twice in two weeks. On Dec. 30 of
Read MoreA Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department manager was honored at the IPRA Awards of Excellence ceremony as a part
Read MorePurdue University’s Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) has launched an online interactive Snowfall Climatology Toolbox that provides easy-to-use, visually appealing
Read MoreThe spring 2023 Purdue Extension Master Gardener (EMG) basic training program will begin Feb. 7 as a weekly series of
Read MorePurdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could
Read More“Thanks to Barrett Realty Investments and the Riverfront at Promenade Apartments and Lofts at Headwaters, we are again in a
Read MoreKultureCity has partnered with Riverfront Fort Wayne to make Promenade Park and all of the programs and events that the
Read MoreOn-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
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