March 25, 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 March 28-Apr. 3:
Registration continues for Camp ACTI-Venture
The brand new Camp ACTI-Venture at the Botanical Conservatory engages campers in active, adventurous fun! It incorporates off-site excursions to city and state parks, rivers, trails and other recreation destinations. Campers will experience zip lining, kayaking, hiking, bouldering, fire building and orienteering activities. Another perk is cooling off in freshwater sources. Camp ACTI-Venture integrates exploration and nature play to foster individual accomplishment, community belonging and character development. Natural elements of earth, air, water and fire are also explored through safe, outdoor challenges that are designed to educate and thrill. Registration deadlines are one week prior to each session. Space is limited to 24 campers per week. Download the brochure from http://www.botanicalconservatory.org/youth-education/202-camp-activenture
“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.
$1 Admission to the Botanical Conservatory
Thursday, March 31, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
New in 2022, the Conservatory admission is just $1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. every Thursday. Plus, Civic Center Garage parking is validated for free.
Slightly-used Bulb Sale
March 26 to April 24, public hours
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 South Calhoun Street
This annual sale features slightly-used tulips, daffodils and hyacinths from the Conservatory’s spring exhibit. Bulbs will be listed for $1.95 per pot and are ready to plant for next year’s blooms. Pots contain 3-5 bulbs depending on variety. Find them in the Sales Garden. Admission is not required to shop.
City Golf Course are open for the season
Foster, Shoaff and McMillen Park Golf Courses are now open for the season. The first start time will be 9:00 a.m. at least until the end of the March. All of the courses will start out as walking only. Opening for the driving ranges will be a day-to-day decision. City golf courses begin operations at sunrise and close 30 minutes prior to sunset, weather permitting. When inclement weather occurs, courses may close for a short period, or for the day, depending on the severity of the weather. To check on course availability or to schedule tee times call the golf course clubhouse where you plan to play.
Foster Park Golf Course, 427-6735, www.fostergolfcourse.com
McMillen Park Golf Course and Driving Range, 427-6710, www.mcmillengolfcourse.com
Shoaff Park Golf Course and Driving Range, 427-6745, www.shoaffgolfcourse.com
Season memberships are on sale at the Main Parks Office (705 East State Blvd.) and at all of the clubhouses. To schedule league reservations, an outing for a business or tournaments, contact Gary Whitacre, manager of Golf Operations by phone at 260-427-6016 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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