September 11, 2020

Contact:    Rob Hines

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                 Public Information Officer

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of September 14.

Salomon Farm Sunflower U-Pick

Wed. – Sat., 4 – 8 p.m.

Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation will begin offering a sunflower U-Pick at the popular sunflower field in Salomon Farm Park, 817 W Dupont Road. Salomon Farm staff will provide all the tools need to cut the flowers. Visitors can rent a container and cut as many sunflowers as can fit in the container (containers are rental only and must be returned after picking). Single flowers can also be purchased. Cash and credit/debit card will be accepted. The U-Pick will not be open on rainy days, and some sections will be reserved for photographers with photo passes and picking will not be permitted there. For more information about Salomon Farm Park and the sunflower field, go to FortWayneParks.org.

Fall Bonsai Display

Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

Visitors can meet with members of the local bonsai club and learn all about this fascinating hobby. Familiar trees, at a fraction of their size, will captivate as visitors stroll through a miniature forest. Young plants and pots will also be available for purchase. Special discounted admission will be offered for the Conservatory gardens and bonsai display: $3/adult; $2/child; free for ages 2 and under. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Bonsai Club.

Trek the Trails: Rockhill Park

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:10 p.m.

Rockhill Park parking lot. 400 Catalpa St.

Join local trail users for weekly bike rides this summer to experience Fort Wayne on 2 wheels. Participants are asked to wear helmets and bring water along for the ride. All participants ride at their own risk. Rides begin promptly at 6:10 p.m. For more information, call the City of Fort Wayne Greenways & Trails Office at 427-6228 or Fort Wayne Trails, Inc. at 969-0079.

Chalk It Up!

Sunday - Friday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (No activities Sept. 14)

Promenade Park, 202 W. Superior St.

This summer, Riverfront Fort Wayne offers the opportunity to teach, learn, draw, color, plan and build with chalk as the medium and Promenade Park as the canvas. Visitors will have new opportunities to engage with neighbors—following social distancing guidelines—from 4pm-8pm. Visitors can stop by the blue Riverfront tent for instructions and supplies, and get ready to CHALK IT UP! 

Present Tense, Future Calm

Exhibit Open through November 15

Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

This summer and fall, the Conservatory invites visitors to escape the turbulence of daily life when embarking on a journey and exploring a garden state of mind. All are welcome to step into our Showcase Garden, designed to help visitors pause, relax and reflect. Sponsored by the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, PBS Fort Wayne & MAJIC 95.1.

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