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SUMMARY:Monarch Festival
DESCRIPTION:Monarch Festival\nThe 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. \nThis family-friendly event is open to the public. Adults are $3. Children and LRWP members are free. \nCelebrate the incredible lifecycle and transformation of monarch butterflies through a variety of engaging programs and activities: \n– Live Monarch Displays: Observe monarchs at different stages of their life cycle\n– Butterfly Tagging: Participate in tagging monarch butterflies before their release\n– Educational Presentations: Enjoy learning stations and hands-on activities for all ages\n– Plant Giveaway: Take home milkweed\, the only plant on which monarchs lay eggs\n– Local Projects: Learn about local efforts to support native pollinators from our community partners
URL:https://ecofestfw.com/event/monarch-festival/
LOCATION:Eagle Marsh\, 6801 Engle Rd.\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Regional Student Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 at 11am open to the public\, featuring educators and entomologists\, The Bug Chicks.
URL:https://ecofestfw.com/event/regional-student-environmental-conference/
LOCATION:Manchester University\, 604 E College Ave\, North Manchester\, IN\, North Manchester\, Indiana\, 46962\, United States
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SUMMARY:Picnic On The Pond
DESCRIPTION:ACRES has partnered with Daylily Estates winery and Rune Restaurant to bring a fun\, edible experience to the nature preserve! \nPack 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 watching for frogs\, ducks\, herons and other pond visitors. \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://ecofestfw.com/event/picnic-on-the-pond/
LOCATION:Greenhurst Commons\, 1740 North Main Street\, Auburn\, Indiana\, 46706\, United States
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SUMMARY:Local Food Throwdown
DESCRIPTION:2026 Local Food Throwdown \nDate & Time: Monday\, October 5\, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nLocation: The Pearl Event Center\, Downtown Fort Wayne \nTickets: $150 per person (Includes 1 drink ticket & free adjacent parking) \nPurchase Tickets Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/local-food-throwdown–2026 \nAbout the EventGet ready for an unforgettable 3-course culinary competition celebrating the very best of Northeast Indiana’s local food system! The 2026 Local Food Throwdown brings together nine of the region’s finest chefs to showcase fresh\, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farms. \nGuests will mingle with the chefs\, sample all nine culinary creations\, and cast their votes to crown the Local Food Champion for each round! \nThe Culinary Lineup & 3-Course CompetitionEach guest will enjoy three appetizers\, three entrées\, and three desserts prepared by our competing chefs: \nThe Appetizer Round: Andrew Brazis (Basted)\, Kyle Barva (Rune Restaurant)\, and Kyle Mares (Amore Italian Steak Seafood) \nThe Entrée Round: Alex Romines-Ditton (Copper Spoon)\, Dawn Folsom (Hawt Mess Express)\, and Tony West (The Oyster Bar) \nThe Dessert Round: Jennifer Esterline (E-Brewing Company)\, Jim Huffman (Walnut Hill Catering & Events)\, and Mary Brames (Kanela) \nDietary Accommodations: Every course features dedicated plant-based and gluten-free options so every guest can enjoy the full tasting experience. Please indicate your dietary preferences when purchasing tickets! \nDrinks & RefreshmentsEnjoy access to a full-service bar featuring signature cocktails and mocktails made with local ingredients. Each ticket includes one complimentary drink\, with additional drinks available for purchase. \nYour ImpactAll ticket sales directly support the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network’s mission—funding local food hub development\, Farm to School initiatives\, healthy food access programs\, and vital capacity building needed to sustain our nonprofit’s work. \nQuestions or Sponsorship Inquiries? Contact Karen Petersen\, Executive Director\, at karen@neifood.org or (919) 291-1421.
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LOCATION:The Pearl Event Center\, 248 W Main St.\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802\, United States
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