Upcoming Events of Interest to Nature Lovers
Nature Story Time
*Adult/Child
Join the naturalist for a story and short hike along Trillium Trail. Search for beautiful wild- flowers that adorn this path during the spring and summer. Ages 10 and under. The program is free, however, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration deadline: April 30. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
248103-S1 5/6 Su 1-2pm
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Nature Story Time
*Adult/Child
Join the naturalist for a story and short hike along Trillium Trail. Search for beautiful wildflowers that adorn this path during the spring and summer. Ages 10 and under. The program is free, however, pre-registration is required. Registration deadlines: June 4 and July 9 Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
348114-M1 6/11 M 10-11 am
348114-M2 7/16 M 10-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600
Lindenwood Ave.
Lindenwood Nature Camp
*Adult/Child
Our goal at Lindenwood Nature Camp is to discover nature through play and exploration. During Lindenwood Nature Camp, children discover plants and animals that live in the nature preserve and experience nature through hands-on, outdoor exploration. Students touch, interact and play with dirt, leaves, sticks and seeds to learn about the world around them. At Lindenwood children can expect to: connect to the outdoors, learn about respect and kindness towards others and nature, go on hikes, and learn about plants and animals. Class sizes are small in order for children to benefit from the personalized attention. For more information, contact Eden Lamb at 427-6008 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ages 4-7. Registration deadline: May 28.
Min. 5. Max. 10.
Code Dates Days Time
348103-M1 6/18-6/20 M-W 10 am-12 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 3/$30
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Youth Naturalist Camp
Spend three days outdoors learning about nature! Come explore the various habitats at Lindenwood Nature Preserve. You’ll enjoy fun, hands-on activities and nature journaling that will help you gain a deeper understanding of nature and Lindenwood. Class sizes are small in order for students to benefit from the personalized attention. Each participant will receive an official Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Youth Naturalist patch. For more information, contact Eden Lamb at 427-6008 or e-mail eden. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Ages 8-12. Registration deadline: June 4. Min. 5. Max. 10.
Code Dates Days Time
348113-M1 6/25-6/27 M-W 9 am-1 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 3/$47
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Daddy Day Hike
Saturday, June 16, 10:00-11:00 a.m
Lindenwood Nature Preserve,
600 Lindenwood Ave.
We’re celebrating fathers at Lindenwood Nature Preserve! Kids – bring your dad to the preserve for a guided hike and some quality time together. All ages are welcome. The preserve is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Participation is FREE.
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Traditional Miami Lacrosse Stick Making Demonstration
Lacrosse is the original game of North America and is one of the oldest sports in the western hemisphere. Please join us around the campfire as a representative of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma discusses Miami history and culture while demonstrating the process of making a traditional Miami lacrosse stick using modern tools and techniques. This outdoor program is free to attend and open to all ages, but space is limited to 25 participants. Participants will meet at the campfire circle at Lindenwood Nature Preserve. Please call 427-6000 by July 9 to reserve your space!
Code Date Day Time
348324-S1 7/14 Sa 10-11:30 am
# Sessiosn/Fee: 1/Free
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600
Lindenwood Ave.
Night Hikes with the Naturalist
Night owls have several opportunities to join us for full moon guided hikes at Lindenwood Nature Preserve this summer! We will meet in the parking lot at the park entrance for each hike and will trek the Trail of Reflection under the full moon. The Trail of Reflection is wheelchair and stroller accessible for ½ mile from the trailhead to the pond, so hikers of all abilities are welcome. The hikes are free, however space is limited and pre-registration is required. People only, please. Pets are not allowed at Lindenwood. Registration deadlines: June 14, July 13, and August 3. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
Strawberry Moon (17 & under with adult)
348000-R1 6/21 Th 9:15-10:15 pm
Strawberry Moon (18+ only)
348000-R2 6/28 Th 9:15-10:15 pm
Buck Moon Hike (17 & under with adult)
348000-F1 7/20 F 9:15-10:15 pm
Buck Moon Hike (18+ only)
348000-F2 7/27 F 9:15-10:15 pm
New Moon Hike (18+ only)
348000-F3 8/10 F 9:15-10:15 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600
Lindenwood Ave.
Themed Trail Hikes
Join us as we explore the four Lindenwood Trails, each with a different focus this summer. We’ll look for wildflowers, learn about oak trees, reflect on the sights and sounds of nature or just enjoy a quiet walk in the woods. It’s your choice. We’ll gather in the parking lot outside the park entrance and begin each hike promptly at 10:00 a.m. Please call Eden at 427-6008 for more information! The hikes are free and open to all ages. The Trail of Reflection is wheelchair and stroller accessible for ½ mile from the trailhead to the pond. No pre-registration is necessary.
Date Day Time
Wildflower Hike on the Trillium Trail
6/2 Sa 10-11 am
All About Oaks on the Oak Paradise Trail
7/7 Sa 10-11 am
Sights and Sounds on the Trail of Reflection
7/21 Sa 10-11 am
Morning Stroll on the Maple Spur Trail
8/4 Sa 10-11 am
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600
Lindenwood Ave.
Wild Walkers pose for a group picture at Pokagon State Park. Photo credit: Steve Hague
Wild Walkers 2018
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.
Lindenwood Field Trips & Outings
Lindenwood Field Trips & Outings
May 1-October 31
600 Lindenwood Ave.
Nature has so much to teach us and there’s no better way to learn than to experience it first- hand. Lindenwood Nature Preserve offers a variety of environmental education field trip opportunities varying from one to two hour pro- grams. For a complete list of programs, please visit Lindenwood’s page at fortwayneparks.org. Field trip fees are $2/participant/hour with a minimum fee of $20/$40 for 1-hour / 2-hour programs, respectively. Teachers, care givers and adult chaperones are free-of-charge. Res- ervations must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling Eden at 427-6008 or eden. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Check out the Field Trip brochure and/or the Lindenwood Nature Preserve Program Guide for additional information about Field Trips!
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