2022

May 3, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – Riverfront Fort Wayne presents the following events and programs in May:

Yoga on the Riverfront

Sunday, May 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 202 West Superior Street

Free yoga on the Riverfront continues this spring on the second Sunday of the month inside the Park Foundation Pavilion overlooking the St. Marys River. This relaxing, one-hour flow is for all skill levels, led by instructor Chelsea Vona, owner of Discover Yoga. Yoga mats can be provided if needed.

April 29, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of May 2-8:

“Emergence: Live Butterfly Exhibit”

April 23-June 26, Public hours

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street

The live butterfly exhibit continues at the Botanical Conservatory bringing an array of natural beauty and wonder! As plants and butterflies emerge with warmer weather, we too unfurl like the tendrils of plants and the wings of butterflies. Flying, climbing and vining, they remind us of our own inner workings and what it takes to reach greater heights. Come “hang out” and enjoy a twist in this year’s exhibit where vines and butterflies intertwine! Learn more at botanicalconservatory.org. Sponsored by The English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, Richard Fox and Family, The Waterfield Foundation, Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation, WPTA21 and 97.3 WMEE.

April 29, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Celebrates 32nd Tree City USA Award

Fort Wayne, Ind –The National Arbor Day Foundation has awarded the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department with its 32^nd consecutive Tree City USA designation. Mayor Tom Henry presented a mayoral proclamation on April 29 to recognize Fort Wayne’s continued commitment to preserving a healthy tree canopy in the city. Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation also planted three flowering dogwood trees on the north end of Foster Park West along Bluffton Road and near the Winchester Road intersection. The Parks Department announced that the city received the Growth Award for the 17^th consecutive year, which highlights innovative programs and projects and demonstrates an increased commitment of resources for urban forestry.

In addition to maintaining over 70,000 trees throughout the city, the department works to add trees annually. As a part of that effort and in partnership with Trees Indiana over 150 seedlings were made available to the public (one per household) via a simple phone registration. The varieties included Shumard Oak, Pecan, White Pine and Norway Spruce. The bare root seedlings were ready to plant for Arbor Day.

“Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and committed citizens in the Fort Wayne community make trees a priority,” said Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation director, Steve McDaniel. He continued “Trees bring shade to our homes and beauty to our neighborhoods, along with numerous economic, social and environmental benefits.”

For more information about Fort Wayne urban forestry efforts, visit fortwayneparks.org/street-trees.

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April 26, 2022

Contact:   April McCampbell

                 P: 260-427-6024

                 C: 260-241-1932

                 Manager of Communications

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Fort Wayne, Ind – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host The Guess Who on July 28, 2022. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The concert will start at 8:00 p.m.

Founding member Garry Peterson brings this 1970s super group to the Foellinger Theatre with mega-hits such as “These Eyes,” “No Sugar Tonight,” “Clap for the Wolfman,” “American Woman,” and more.

All general and in-person sales at the Parks and Recreation Department (705 East State Blvd.) begin Friday, April 29, at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.fortwayneparks.org and click on Purchase Theatre Tickets.

Other shows coming soon to Foellinger include: