Upcoming Events of Interest to Nature Lovers
Winter Tree ID Hike
Can you tell a maple tree from an oak without the leaves? Join us for a guided hike and tips on how to identify trees without their leaves. We depart from the parking lot promptly as scheduled. The hike is open to all ages so bring the whole family. There is no charge, however, pre-registration is required for planning purposes. Call 427-6000 to sign up. Registration deadline: December 3.
Code Date Day Time
148001-S1 12/11 Sa 1-2 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Winter Hikes
Bundle up and join us for a winter walk in the woods! Hikes depart from the parking lot promptly as scheduled and are open to all ages, so bring the whole family. There is no charge, however, pre-registration is required for planning purposes. Call 427-6000 to sign up. Registration deadlines: December 15 and February 5.
Code Date Day Time
Winter Solstice Hike
148105-T1 12/21 Tu 5-6 pm
Winter Hike
148105-S1 2/12 Sa 2-3 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Night Stargazing at the Preserve
Twinkle, twinkle little star! Lindenwood Nature Preserve is the perfect place for stargazing on clear winter nights. Come join us for a walk in the woods under the night sky. We will hike on the Trail of Reflection to the Reflection Pond where 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.
Code Date Day Time
148002-F1 1/7 F 7-8 pm
148002-S1 1/29 Sa 7-8 pm
148002-A1 2/6 Su 7-8 pm
148002-S2 2/26 Sa 8-9 pm
Fee: FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Winterval Hike and Bonfire
Saturday, January 29, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Lindenwood Nature Preserve
600 Lindenwood Ave.
The forest may look like it’s sleeping in winter, but it’s full of life! Bundle up and enjoy a quiet morning hike in the woods and warm up at the bonfire before you head out for other Winterval activities. This Winterval even is free and open to all ages.
Winterval Stargazing Hike
Saturday, January 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Lindenwood Nature Preserve
600 Lindenwood Ave.
Twinkle, twinkle little star! Lindenwood Nature Preserve is the perfect place for stargazing on clear winter nights. Come join us for a Winterval walk in the woods under the night sky. There is no charge, however, registration is required for planning purposes. All ages are welcome. Registration deadline: January 21. Code: 148002-S1
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 $2/participant/hour with a minimum fee of $20/$40 for 1-hour/2-hour programs, respectively. Teachers, caregivers and adult chaperones are free of charge. 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 pose for a group picture at Pokagon State Park. Photo credit: Steve Hague
Wild Walkers 2021
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.
2021 Wild Walkers Schedule
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