The co-op will be celebrating 50 years in Fort Wayne on October 1st! To kick off a full year of festivities we're throwing a kick off party! We'll be updating with further details about food in the deli, music in the cafe, food vendors in the parking lot, sampling, and lots of fun giveaways!
Monarch Festival The Little River Wetlands Project announces its annual Monarch Festival to be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Marsh Nature Preserve barn, located at 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. This family-friendly event is open to the public. Adults are $3. Children and LRWP members […]
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 […]
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. ----- Explore ACRES’ very first preserve: Edna W. Spurgeon Woodland Reserve. The trail winds through a young forest before opening into a mature stand of beech, sugar maple and […]
Regional Student Environmental Conference open to area high school and college students and educators. This conference aims to connect and engage students in environmental stewardship, education, and action. The day will include sessions to inspire students, to have meaningful dialogue and connect, and to share and discover actionable ways to address environmental issues. Plenary session […]
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 […]
ACRES has partnered with Daylily Estates winery and Rune Restaurant to bring a fun, edible experience to the nature preserve! Pack your own picnic blanket or camp chair and enjoy a pre-packed lunch and a glass of wine. We will start the lunch with a toast, then spread out along the fields to eat while […]
Come snag a free meal, share resources and meet your neighbors. Rune is serving up a hot meal, we will have groceries to share and also a pop up clothing shop. Feel free to bring resources to share. We ask that you be mindful of items being brought to share. May they be in good […]
2026 Local Food Throwdown Date & Time: Monday, October 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Pearl Event Center, Downtown Fort Wayne Tickets: $150 per person (Includes 1 drink ticket & free adjacent parking) Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/local-food-throwdown--2026 About the EventGet ready for an unforgettable 3-course culinary competition celebrating the very best […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
