February 23, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact:          Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                        Public Information Officer

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Thursday Night Insight: Old 2 New

March 5, 6 – 7 pm

Give new life to old household items in the garden! Penny Alles, Plant Diagnostic Specialist and Master Gardener, will show how she takes neglected and even broken household items and makes them into unique garden accents she calls “landscape master pieces.” Coffee and tea are free. On the first Thursday of the month, you can enjoy a “creative moment” during $1 Night, when speakers offer interactive programs on a variety of botanical, ecological or hands-on crafting topics. Program included in special $1 Conservatory admission. For more information, call (260) 427-6440. 

February 19, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact:         Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                        Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, IN.: All Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department classes in Parks and Recreation facilities and in schools, are cancelled today due to our inclement weather policy. 

February 19, 2014

For Immediate Release

Contact:         Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                        Public Information Officer 

Fort Wayne, IN.: The 16^th Annual Black History Bowl scheduled for today, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, at Weisser Park Youth Center will take place as scheduled. 

February 17, 2015

For Immediate Release

Contact:          Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

                        Public Information Officer

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Saturday, February 21, 10 am – 3 pm

Fort Wayne, IN: Give unwanted items new life and purpose through “upcycling.” The Botanical Conservatory’s Re:Create event will be fun and informative for ages 8 and older. See examples of fantastic metal scrap sculpture by Mark Phenicie; get ideas for re-using plastic bottles and discarded toys in the garden; learn to crochet “plarn” into rugs and bags; and explore the many possibilities of a simple film canister.