January 28, 2022
Contact: April McCampbell
P: 260-427-6024
C: 260-241-1932
Manager of Communications
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week of January 31:
“Under the Big Top” Winter Showcase Exhibit
January 8-April 17, Public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
Come one, come all to the greatest circus Garden in town! The “Under the Big Top” exhibit continues at the Botanical Conservatory. Marvel at exotic topiary animals and astonishing plant oddities. This winter, everyone is invited to go to the circus and “clown around” under the Conservatory’s Botanical Big Top. Learn more at botanicalconservatory.org. Sponsored by The Waterfield Foundation, the Howard P. Arnold Foundation, the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, the Magee-O'Connor Foundation, 103.9 Wayne FM, and WANE 15.
Headwaters Ice Skating
Tuesday to Thursday, 3:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Headwaters Park East, Clinton and Superior Streets
Admission
Age 13 and under........................................... $4
Age 14 and over............................................. $6
Skate Rental................................................... $3
Spectators & Parking ................................ FREE
“Living with Wildlife”
Wednesday, February 2, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Park Foundation Pavilion, Promenade Park, 2020 West Superior Street
Even in urban hubs, wildlife encounters occur in residents’ backyards, crossing roads and sharing trails. Understanding these animals is key to living with wildlife. Jessica Merkling, north urban wildlife biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife will provide information on the following:
- How to minimize conflicts between humans and wildlife.
- Best ways to attract beneficial wildlife.
- How to help residents better understand the animals in their backyards.
Questions will be encouraged at the end of the presentation.
$1 Admission to the Botanical Conservatory
Thursday, February 3, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Insight Program “Circus Animals”, 6:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
This month’s spotlight is on the exotic animals at the circus!
Night Stargazing at the Preserve
Sunday, February 6, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Avenue
Join Fort Wayne Parks for a walk in the woods under a winter night sky. Participants will follow the one-mile Trail of Reflection to the Pond and have an opportunity to use a telescope to locate planets and constellations in the galaxy. This is a free event, but registration by January 31, is required for planning purposes.
###
