Time to clean out the under-the-sink cabinet and the garage! Anything labeled flammable, toxic, corrosive or poisonous shouldn't go in the trash or down the drain. Fees waived for this event only. Accepted materials include used automotive fluids, household cleaners, gasoline, fertilizer, medications and more (10-gallon limit on paint). Electronics are not accepted at this […]
Help Merry Lea collect native seeds for use in restoration projects throughout the property! No experience necessary. We'll go over how to tell when seeds are ripe and what we'll do with them after collection. Meeting location will be determined a few days before this event based on where the greatest need is at that […]
It's Official! We are Fort Wayne's first Trash Scouts Dumpster #12601! Join us at our monthly Makers Meet-Up to learn more about this gone viral Trash 2 Treasure movement! A local grouping of Trash Scouts, led by Garbologists. Meet ups, trash exchanges, potluck style dinner and crafting parties are just a few things these groups […]
At Monday Mending we gather with experienced and beginner menders to learn or better our mending skills. The ancient practice of mending promotes keeping well-loved clothing in circulation and will leave you with a sense of accomplishment while gathering with like-minded menders. Bring items that need love - like jeans, sweaters, socks, or blankets. Use […]
Tox Tuesday is a weekly collection event at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility where Allen County residents can dispose of unwanted toxic household products. Used motor oil, outdated paint, gasoline, fertilizers and old household cleaners are just a few examples of accepted items. Fees apply, and only cash or checks are accepted. The event occasionally […]
Help Merry Lea collect native seeds for use in restoration projects throughout the property! No experience necessary. We'll go over how to tell when seeds are ripe and what we'll do with them after collection. Meeting location will be determined a few days before this event based on where the greatest need is at that […]
Did you help collect seeds last year? Or did you help pot up seedlings this past spring? We have a few hundred little plants now that need to go in the ground! Sign up to help get them tucked in for the winter. Dress for the weather. We will be working off trail, so please […]
Join two ACRES Volunteers on a casual monthly excursion on 4th Fridays at 10am. Hike an ACRES trail, then grab a bite at a local restaurant. ---- Wander the rolling, glacier-shaped terrain of Lonidaw, home to a five-acre kettle-hole lake and a ridge-top esker carved by ancient meltwater. This easygoing hike is a great way […]
Tox Tuesday is a weekly collection event at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility where Allen County residents can dispose of unwanted toxic household products. Used motor oil, outdated paint, gasoline, fertilizers and old household cleaners are just a few examples of accepted items. Fees apply, and only cash or checks are accepted. The event occasionally […]
Did you help collect seeds last year? Or did you help pot up seedlings this past spring? We have a few hundred little plants now that need to go in the ground! Sign up to help get them tucked in for the winter. Dress for the weather. We will be working off trail, so please […]
Waste not want not. Students are some of the most food insecure members of our community. Gather with the Food Insecurity & Nutrition Network to discuss how we can help direct available food resources to those who need it most.
Fire is an integral component of many ecosystems found in NE Indiana, including some at Merry Lea! We incorporate fire into our land management planning for a variety of reasons. Join Merry Lea's Natural Resources Manager Freya Berntson, and Blue Heron Ministries Restoration Ecologist John Brittenham, for an indoor training session to learn about the […]
