2017

Riverfront Development Updates

February 8, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department

Riverfront Development Updates

Land Acquisitions Settled - Regional Cities Funding Request Pending

Fort Wayne, Ind—The Fort Wayne Board of Park Commissioners, Red Bird Properties and Cambray and Associates have reached agreements on the core settlement terms for property acquisitions and relocation expenses of the final three riverfront properties located in the area planned for Riverfront Development Phase 1.

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Day Camp Registration Open

February 8, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department

Fort Wayne, IN—Registration for the following Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation day camps is now open:

City Safari Day Camp
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

Come explore the city and discover fun in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. Each week of camp incorporates a different theme through field trips, guest speakers, activities, games and arts and crafts.

Park Board Organizational Board Meeting

AGENDA

The Board of Park Commissioners will conduct their Organizational Board Meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be held in the Citizens Square Building, City Of Fort Wayne/Allen County Council Discussion Room, (Garden level) Suite 30, 200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in February

January 23, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

Public Information Officer

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$1 Night & Black History Month

Thursday, February 2, 5 – 7 pm

On the first Thursday of the month, visit the Botanical Conservatory gardens between 5pm and 8pm for only $1 admission per person AND enjoy an interactive learning activity. During the February DNI, discover George Washington Carver, the botanist and inventor who developed one of the most revolutionary concepts in American agriculture — crop rotation. He is well-known for documenting the many uses of peanuts and for supporting peanuts in rotation with cotton to replenish the fields. While you learn, you can enjoy some tasty peanut-y treats! Program included in admission fee; no reservations required. For more information, call (260) 427-6440.

6th Annual Winterval Celebration Downtown

January 17, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)

Public Information Officer

Fort Wayne, IN—Celebrate winter with a visit to downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, January 28! The 6th Annual Winterval festival promises a full day of indoor and outdoor winter fun for all ages.