Spring Programs
Wonderful Wildflowers
Can you tell a trillium from a mayapple? Lindenwood will be awash with color this time of year. Join us for a fun and educational walk in the wildflowers.
Code Date Day Time
248100-S1 5/18 Sa 9-10 am
# Session/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Los Flores Silvestres
¿Puedes distinguir un trillium de una mayapple? ¿Interesado en aprender qué son esas pequeñas flores en tu jardín? Si estás listo para aprender sobre las flores silvestres del bosque, ¡ven a esta caminata de primavera!
Llama a la Red de Servicios Linguisticos –
LSN al 426-6764 para registrarse.
Sabado 18/5 10:15-11:15 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Gratis
Ubicacion: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Mom and Me Hike & Craft
Quality time with Mom in the great outdoors makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. We’ll take a short hike then make a craft to give her on her special day. Ages 3-adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline: May 4. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
248107-A1 5/12 Su 10 am-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Full Moon Hikes
There’s nothing like hiking at night under a full moon. Join us for a special moonlit adventure and experience nature from a completely different perspective. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the entrance to the preserve and hike the Trail of Reflection for a scenic stop at the pond. Youth hike attendees must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadlines: April 12 and May 10. Min 5. Max 25.
Code Date Day Time
Pink Moon – Youth hike
248008-S1 4/20 Sa 8-9 pm
Pink Moon – Adult Hike
248008-S2 4/20 Sa 9:15-10:15 pm
Flower Moon – Youth hike
248008-S3 5/18 Sa 8-9 pm
Flower Moon – Adult Hike
248008-S4 5/18 Sa 9:15-10:15 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Stargazing
Twinkle, twinkle little star! Lindenwood Nature Preserve is the perfect place for stargazing! From super moons to meteor showers come join us as we learn about the wonders of the night sky. You will be able to use a telescope to locate planets and constellations in our galaxy. There is no charge, however, registration is required for planning purposes. All ages are welcome. Registration deadlines: March 13, April 16 and May 16.
Code Date Day Time
Full Moon
248001-R1 5/23 Th 9-10 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Summer Programs
Summer Solstice Sunset Hike
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a sunset hike through the preserve. Keep your eyes peeled for the many creatures active at dusk, and enjoy the forest at this special time of day. All ages are welcome, and the program is free. Pre-registration is required by June 14. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
348004-F1 6/21 F 8-9 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Tree ID Hike
What kind of tree is it? Join the Lindenwood naturalist for a hike in the woods and learn how to identify the various trees found there. You’ll discover simple tips and tricks for identifying the most common trees! All ages are welcome. Pre-registration is required by June 15. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
348123-S1 6/22 Sa 9:30-10:30 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Free
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Cómo identificar los árboles
¿Qué tipo de árbol es este? Únase al guía naturalista de Lindenwood para una caminata en el bosque y aprenda a identificar los diversos árboles que se encuentran allí. ¡Descubrirás consejos y trucos sencillos para identificar los árboles más comunes! Todas las edades son bienvenidas. Se requiere inscripción previa. Llama a la Red de Servicios Linguisticos – LSN al 260-426-6764 para registrarse.
22 de junio
Caminata en inglés - 9:30-10:30 am
Caminata en español - 10:45-11:45 am
Full Moon Hikes
There’s nothing like hiking under a full moon. Join us for a special moonlit adventure and experience nature in a completely different perspective. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the entrance to the preserve and hike the Trail of Reflection for a scenic stop at the pond. The hikes will last approximately one hour. Youth hikes are for ages 17 and under with an adult. Adult hikes are for those 18 and older. The hikes are free; however, pre-registration is required by July 12 and August 9. Min 5. Max 25.
Code Date Day Time
Buck Moon – Youth Hike
348000-S1 7/20 Sa 8-9 pm
Buck Moon – Adult Hike
348000-S2 7/20 Sa 9:15-10:15 pm
Sturgeon Moon – Youth Hike
348000-S3 8/17 Sa 8-9 pm
Sturgeon Moon – Adult Hike
348000-S4 8/17 Sa 9:15-10:15 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Woodland Plants Hike
Sometimes they say “you can’t see the forest for the trees” but out at Lindenwood, we try to focus on every part of the environment! If you’d like to learn about some of the smaller woodland plants you may find on your visits, come along on this hike! Pre-register by August 16. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
348125-S1 8/24 Sa 9:30-10:30 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Free
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Plantas que habitan en los bosques
Muchas veces hemos escuchado decir: “no se puede ver el bosque por los árboles”, pero en Lindenwood, ¡tratamos de centrarnos en cada parte del medio ambiente! Si desea aprender sobre algunas de las plantas forestales más pequeñas que puede encontrar en sus visitas al lugar, ¡venga a esta caminata para ver qué plantas podemos encontrar! Llama a la Red de Servicios Linguisticos – LSN al 260-426-6764 para registrarse.
24 de agosto
Caminata en inglés - 9:30-10:30 am
Caminata en español - 10:45-11:45 am
Stargazing
Twinkle, twinkle little star! Lindenwood Nature Preserve is the perfect place for stargazing! From super moons to meteor showers come join us as we learn about the wonders of the night sky. You will be able to use a telescope to locate planets and constellations in our galaxy. There is no charge, however, registration is required for planning purposes. All ages are welcome. Registration deadlines are 5 working days prior to each hike. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
Summer Solstice
348006-R1 6/20 Th 9-10 pm
Clear View
348006-R2 7/18 Th 9-10 pm
Perseids Meteor Shower
348006-T1 8/13 T 9-10 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Nature Story Time
Join our naturalist for a story and short hike along Trillium Trail. Search for beautiful wildflowers that adorn this path during the spring and summer. Story Time is free; however, pre-registration is required by the previous Monday and space is limited. Ages 10 and under. Min. 5. Max. 15.
Code Date Day Time
348114-S1 6/8 Sa 10-10:30 am
348114-S2 7/13 Sa 10-10:30 am
348114-S3 8/10 Sa 10-10:30 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Free
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Testimonials
Hikes
Always enjoy Maggie as the hike guide, very knowledgeable, personable, and so enthusiastic about her work. Cheri
Field Trips
This is a great hands-on nature exploration-gives students a chance to see things in their habitat.-Amy F.
What a fun and educational time we had at the Harvest Moon Hike! The naturalist was able to connect with all age levels and make it fun not only for the kids but adults as well. It was interactive and exciting to learn about the different animals at night, view the world through their senses and actually see some animals as well. Thank you Maria. Joelle R.
Lindenwood Guided Hikes & Field Trips
May – October 31
Let us plan a nature outing for your class or group. Lindenwood Nature Preserve offers a variety of hands-on environmental education opportunities perfect for class field trips, birthday parties or other group outings. For a complete list of programs/topics, please visit the Lindenwood page at fortwayneparks.org. The cost is $3/participant/hour with a minimum fee of $30 for a 1-hour program . Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance by contacting Eden at 427-6008 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Volunteer Opportunities
Is your business, club, or scout group looking for service hours? Lindenwood Nature Preserve has various volunteer opportunities such as trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, and small-scale construction projects. If your organization is ready to lend a hand contact Eden at 260-427-6008
Wild Walkers 2024
Wild Walkers is an adult hiking group that meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild side. Each hike features a different natural area in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserve, etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary. Please call Eden at 427-6008 or e-mail eden.lamb@cityof fortwayne.org if you have questions.
2024 Wild Walkers Schedule
For additional ways to "Plug-In To Nature" check out the following link:
