Winter Programs
Winter Tree Hike
Come discover the amazing world of trees at Lindenwood Nature Preserve. Learn about the age, height, and importance of trees to our environment on this guided hike. There is no fee to participate; however, pre-registration is required. Call 427-6000 by February 6 to sign up. Min. 5. Max. 20.
Code Date Day Time
148109-S1 2/11 Sa 10-11 am
# Session/Fee: 1/Free
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Caminata de invierno: todo sobre los árboles
Ven a descubrir el maravilloso mundo de los árboles en Lindenwood Nature Preserve! Tendrás la oportunidad de aprender sobre la edad, la altura y la importancia de los árboles mientras disfrutas de una caminata guiada. Llame a la Red de Servicios Lingüísticos – LSN al 260-426-6764 para registrarse.
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Sabado 11/2 11:15-12:15 pm
#Sessions/Fee: 1/Gratis
Ubicación: Lindenwood Nature Preserve,
600 Lindenwood Ave.
Spring Programs
Registration starts February 1, 2023
Birding Basics
Looking for a fun hobby you can do anywhere, anytime, without spending much cash up front? You can’t go wrong with bird watching. Join us for an informative hike through the woods where you’ll learn birding basics and be rewarded by the sights and sounds of the many beautiful and interesting feathered creatures who live there. Pre-registration is required by March 10 for this FREE hike. Min. 5. Max 25.
Code Date Day Time
248004-S1 3/18 Sa 9-10 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Caminata de invierno
¿Interesado en la observación de aves pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Entonces esta es la caminata para ti! ¡Ven a una introducción a la observación de aves para principiantes y abre los ojos al mundo de nuestros amigos emplumados! Llame a la Red de Servicios Lingüísticos – LSN al 260-426-6764 para registrarse.
Sabado 18/3 Sa 10:15-11:15 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Gratis
Ubicación: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave
Amazing Amphibians
It’s spring and that means our froggy friends and their relatives are waking up after a long winter hibernation! Come out to Lindenwood to learn all about them! Pre-registration is required by April 10 for this FREE hike. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
248005-S1 4/15 Sa 9-10 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Caminata de invierno
¡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! Llame a la Red de Servicios Lingüísticos – LSN al 260-426-6764 para registrarse.
Sabado 15/4 Sa 10:15-11:15 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/Gratis
Ubicación: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Wonderful Wildflowers
Can you tell a trillium from a mayapple? Interested in learning what those little flowers in your yard are? If you’re ready to learn about wildflowers of the forest, come on out for this springtime hike! Pre-registration is required by May 10 for this FREE hike. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
248006-S1 5/20 Sa 9-10 am
# Session/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Caminata de invierno
¿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! Llame a la Red de Servicios Lingüísticos – LSN al 260-426-6764 para registrarse.
Sabado 20/5 Sa 10:15-11:15 am
# Session/Fee: 1/Gratis
Ubicación : Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Mom and Me Hike & Craft
Spend the morning enjoying the outdoors with Mom on this short hike, followed up by a craft to give to her on her special day. Registration is required by May 6 for this free program. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Code Date Day Time
248007-A1 5/14 Su 10-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Full Moon Hikes
Join us for our popular moon hikes at Lindenwood Nature Preserve! Let your eyes adjust with the moon light and explore the forest after dark. This hike is free but registration is required for planning purposes. Please call 427-6000 to register. Registration deadlines: March 31 and April 28.
Code Date Day Time
Pink Moon – youth hike
248008-S1 4/8 Sa 8-9 pm
Pink Moon – adult hike
248008-S2 4/8 Sa 9:15-10:15 pm
Flower Moon – youth hike
248008-F1 5/5 F 8-9 pm
Pink Moon – adult hike
248008-F2 5/5 F 9:15-10:15 pm
# Sessions/Fee: 1/FREE
Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.
Parks on Tap
It starts in the park and ends at the pub! Teams of 2-5 players (21+) attend a guided hike in a local park where they learn about local wildlife and park history. The fun then moves to a pub where a trivia competition will determine how closely they were paying attention during the hike. Prizes will be awarded. Two events are scheduled this spring. Get your team together and sign up today! Space is limited.
Fee: $25/team Min. 6 teams. Max. 12 teams.
Tuesday, March 21
6 pm Hike
Conklin Pavilion
Shoaff Park
6401 St. Joe Rd.
7 pm Trivia
Corner Pocket Pub
3215 St Joe Center Rd.
Code #: 248310-T1 Sign up by March 14.
Thursday, May 25
6 pm Hike
Pavilion #1
Lakeside Park
1401 Lake Ave.
6 pm Hike
Pavilion #1
Lakeside Park
1401 Lake Ave.
Code #: 248310-R1 Sign up by May 18.
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 2023
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.
2023 Wild Walkers Schedule
For additional ways to "Plug-In To Nature" check out the following link:
