Spring Programs
Amazing Amphibians
It’s spring and that means our froggy friends and their relatives are awake after a long winter hibernation! Come learn all about them! All ages are welcome. Each participant must register and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Code Date Day Time
248005-S1 3/23 Sa 9-10 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Free
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Amphibios Asombrosos
¡Es primavera, y eso significa que nuestros amigos rana y sus parientes están despiertos después de una larga hibernación invernal! ¡Dirígete a Lindenwood para aprender todo sobre ellos! Llama a la Red de Servicios Linguisticos – LSN al 426-6764 para registrarse.
Sabado 23/3 10:15-11:15 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Gratis
Ubicacion: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Nuts About Squirrels
Learn all about the furry friends who seem to live in every tree and yard you see. Come out to Lindenwood and enjoy a fun hike in the squirrels’ natural environment. All ages are welcome. Each participant must register and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Code Date Day Time
248109-S1 4/13 Sa 9-10 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Free
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Tu Amiga La Ardilla
¿Estás interesado en aprender más sobre los amigos peludos que parecen vivir en cada árbol y jardín que ves? Ven a Lindenwood y disfruta de una divertida caminata en el entorno natural de las ardillas.
Llama a la Red de Servicios Linguisticos –
LSN al 26-6764 para registrarse.
Sabado 13/4 10:15-11:15 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Gratis
Ubicacion: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
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.
Pancakes at the Park
Interested in learning about the maple trees that give us syrup? Join us for a celebration of this unique harvest season with story time and a pancake brunch. Open to all ages. Each participant must register and children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline: March 8. Min 5. Max 15.
Code Date Day Time
248800-S1 3/16 Sa 10-11:30 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/$10
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
Spring Equinox
248001-W1 3/20 W 9-10 pm
Meteor Shower
248001-T1 4/23 T 9-10 pm
Full Moon
248001-R1 5/23 Th 9-10 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Parks on Tap
It starts in the park and ends at the pub! Your team of 2-5 players (age 21+) will meet in Kreager Park (at the playground pavilion) for a guided hike where you’ll learn about local wildlife and park history. The fun then moves to Kekionga Craft Company where a trivia competition will determine how closely you were paying attention during the hike. Prizes will be awarded. Get your team together and sign up today! Space is limited. Registration deadline: March 14, code #248310-R1. Fee: $10/team
Thursday, March 21
6 pm Hike
Kreager Park
7225 North River Rd.
7 pm Trivia
Kekionga Craft Co.
7328 Maysville Rd.
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: