2024

Applications for Citizen-Match Tree Program Now Accepted

Submit applications before July 1  

Fort Wayne, Ind –Applications are again accepted online or by mail for the annual Citizen-match residential street tree planting program. City of Fort Wayne residents may apply for a street tree to be planted in the street right of way (between the street and the property line) at a discounted rate of $50 after the application has been reviewed and the site has been approved.

March 27, 2024

 Applications for Citizen-Match Tree Program Now Accepted

Submit applications before July 1  

Fort Wayne, Ind –Applications are again accepted online or by mail for the annual Citizen-match residential street tree planting program. City of Fort Wayne residents may apply for a street tree to be planted in the street right of way (between the street and the property line) at a discounted rate of $50 after the application has been reviewed and the site has been approved.

 What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

 Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

 Spring Celebration: Birds, Bugs & Blooms

Saturday, March 23, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion

Celebrate the start of spring at Promenade Park! Make some new feathered friends from Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center at their noon raptor presentation, check out some items from our Explorer’s Library, create a bug-themed craft with the Allen County Public Library, investigate the park via a blooming scavenger hunt or make your own “bug hotel” to take home at this free community event.

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

 Green Thumb Garden Tour

Sunday, March 17, 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion

Do you love plants, have an interest in native gardens or want to grow your own food? Whether or not your thumb is green, there is plenty to learn at this free community event! There will be multiple workshops, activities and displays from local organizations like the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District and Save the Maumee Grassroots Organization. You could win a free plant at the Plant Walk. Listen to a speaker at 1:00 p.m. about planning your own native garden and prepare yourself for a year of gardening and planting!