2024

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

 Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

 
Featuring:

Storytime on the Farm

Friday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.

Salomon Farm Park, 817 West Dupont Road

Storytime is an interactive and energetic way to develop your child’s love of reading. They will listen to stories, sing songs and make animal sounds. This activity is designed for ages 2 to 6 with a caregiver. Register for free with the Allen County Public Library at https://acpl.libnet.info/event/9573270. After Storytime, join Salomon staff for a wagon ride around the farm for just $5 per person (age two and younger ride at no cost).

Registration Opens for Free Tree Seedlings

Bare root trees, ready to plant for Arbor Day

Fort Wayne, Ind – In celebration of Arbor Day 2024, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation in partnership with Trees Indiana will offer over 200 seedlings to the public (one per household) via a simple phone registration. White Oak, Butternut and Black Walnut tree seedlings will be offered to those who register on a first come first served basis. Those who want a free tree seedling should call 260-427-6000 during normal business hours now through April 25 to reserve a seedling. The bare root seedlings must be picked up on Friday, April 26, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Bob Arnold Northside Park just off of Parnell Avenue.

Trees are an asset to communities when planted properly and maintained. They help improve visual appeal of a neighborhood, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.

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

What’s Happening in the Parks

The week ahead

 Fort Wayne, Ind. – The following events and programs are happening the week ahead:

Reminder:

 
Kickboxing with 9Round

Sunday, April 14, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Park Foundation Pavilion

Kick and punch your way through a great workout at this free monthly exercise class. Instructors will lead participants in a calorie burning journey like no other.

What’s Happening at the Botanical Conservatory in April

 Fort Wayne, Ind. –The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory at 1100 South Calhoun Street presents the following events and programs this month.

Featuring:

Color in Motion: Butterfly Exhibit

April 16 - June 23, Public hours                                                                                               

Live butterflies have landed at the Botanical Conservatory bringing with them an array of natural beauty and wonder. Watch in awe, their wings in flight, as they flash with color pigments and refracted light. Observe exotic butterflies emerging from their chrysalides right before your eyes! An epic display of multicolored flowers and foliage elevates this annual spring exhibit. Sponsored by: the English Bonter Mitchell Foundation, “In memory of Jo Ann and William Wyatt,” the Fort Wayne Park Foundation, 97.3 WMEE and 21Alive.