Earth Day Fort Wayne is the largest Earth Day celebration in the Fort Wayne community. This free event will be held on Sunday, April 24th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Eagle Marsh Barn at 6801 Engle Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46804. This event hosts dozens of conservation partners, from businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to local conservation organizations. Little River Wetlands Project (LRWP) will provide a dozen education stations for participants of all ages to learn about wetlands, wildlife, ecological restoration, and pollinators. Attendees will be able to help plant native plants for pollinators in the marsh or take a native plant home.
Other Earth Day activities on the marsh:
-Hike through the marsh with an Indiana Master Naturalist as your guide. At the end of the hike, guests will arrive at all of the event action including being able to take their photo in a life size bald eagle’s nest!
-Stop by the LRWP native plants station and take home a plant, while supplies last. GM also will be handing out tree saplings, while supplies last.
-Learn all about foraging and then go for a hike with Joel Pontius, Associate Professor of Sustainability and Environmental Education, Goshen College presented by Indiana Humanities Unearthed Speaker Bureau.
-Be amazed by live raptors from Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation Center during an education program.
-Enjoy Bravas, GK Pastry Truck, Hempton Roast Coffee, and Kona Ice, who will serve up their delicious eats and treats! Wheel’n Water will be available for free water bottle refills throughout the day as well!
-Visit vendors who will sell art, environmentally sound products, honey, and native plants.