2012

Detour Around Water Filtration Plant

Rivergreenway Detour Around Water Filtration Plant

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Rivergreenway will be closed at the Water Filtration Plant beginning Monday, February 20, 2012 until approximately July, 2013 due to construction at the plant. The detour will be in place at that time and was the same detour used in 2007 - 2009. During the closure, trail users are asked to utilize the trail/sidewalk along Spy Run Avenue to Baltes Avenue, following the alley to Wagner Street, to Griswold Drive, to the St. Joe Pathway.

Parks & Recreation Youth Centers Closing at 6 pm

Fort Wayne,Ind.— Due to the inclement weather, Cooper, Weisser and Jennings Youth Centers will close today at 6 pm.

For additional information, call the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department at 260-427-6000.

Enrollment Open for Youth Programs

Enrollment Open for Free Youth Programs

February 13 – April 27

Fort Wayne, IN: The Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department is accepting enrollment for the following Weisser Park Youth Center Programs running February 13 –April 27, 2012:

SBA Academy – Grades Pre-K through 12^th

Tuesdays, 5 - 7:15 pm

SBA Academy assists students in language arts, mathematics and African and African American history and culture.

For a complete list, read more...

Winter Happenings at the Botanical Conservatory

Late January/February at the Botanical Conservatory

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
www.botanicalconservatory.org

1100 S. Calhoun Street
(260) 427-6440

Down on the Fisher-Price Farm Exhibit: Through April 8

Bring the little ones down to the Conservatory this winter for a fun time on the farm, where children can play at gathering eggs, milking the cow, churning butter, making pies, hanging the wash, and tending the garden. Reminiscent of the old Fisher-Price farm set, the old red barn and Farmall tractor are the centerpieces of the exhibit. Mom and Dad will enjoy coming in out of the cold for the smell of fresh earth and a view of growing plants. Don’t miss our special Family Farm event on Saturday, February 4. Sponsored by WAJI Majic 95.1 FM, WLDE Fun 101.7 FM, and Orthopedic Precision Instruments in Albion, Indiana. For more info, visit www.botanicalconservatory.org or call(260)427-6440. Admission is $5/adult, $3/child age 3-17, free for children 2 and under.

A variety of classes and programs are taking place this winter at the Botanical Conservatory. Check out www.botanicalconservatory.org or go to the full article to read more and then "Plant yourself at the Conservatory!"