Our Mission How to Get Here History Lindenwood Nature Preserve is located Lindenwood Lindenwood Nature Preserve became a • Protecting Lindenwood’s natural on Lindenwood Avenue between U.S. park when the city leased the land from habitat Highway 24 (W. Jefferson Blvd.) and Spring Lindenwood Cemetery in June 1974. When Street. From U.S. Highway 24, turn north Nature the 10-year lease expired, the Fort Wayne • Providing programs and events de- onto Lindenwood Avenue. The preserve is Park Foundation, with the help of the signed to promote environmental on the west side of the street across from English, Bontner, Mitchell Foundation, education and cultural enrichment the Lindenwood Cemetery. Preserve purchased the land for the Board of Park Commissioners. Lindenwood Park became • Fostering awareness that the natural an official city park in 1987. setting enhances the quality of life through artistic inspiration, spiritual On March 17, 1994, the Board of Park connection, physical fitness and Commissioners resolved to protect the exploration park in perpetuity by applying to the Department of Natural Resources for Nature Preserve status. This designation was awarded by the State of Indiana and Lindenwood Park became Lindenwood Nature Preserve.

Lindenwood Nature Preserve 600 Lindenwood Avenue Fort Wayne, Indiana (260) 427-6740

Lindenwood Nature Preserve is owned and operated by the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department.

“Those who contemplate the beauty of “When one tugs at a single thing the Earth find reserves of strength that in nature, he finds it attached to will endure as long as life lasts.” the rest of the world.” -Rachel Carson www.fortwayneparks.org - John Muir Guidelines Activities Lindenwood Nature Preserve protects a Lindenwood provides opportunities for piece of Fort Wayne’s natural woodland picnicking, bird watching, nature photog- habitat in an undisturbed manner. Please raphy, wildlife observation, hiking, or just abide by these simple rules when visiting sitting by the pond and enjoying the great the preserve: outdoors. • No collecting. This includes plants The nature preserve may be scheduled animals, leaves, feathers, rocks, nuts, for group events such as birthday par- mushrooms, etc. ties, scout outings, school programs and • Remain on the marked trails when more. Staff naturalists will provide hikes, exploring the preserve. games, and activities suited for your event • No littering; Carry out what you carry whether it is educational or just for fun. in. We’ll even provide a campfire for roasting • No hunting or fishing. hot dogs. Contact Renee Baines, Outdoor • No pets. Recreation Coordinator, at 427-6005 to • No bikes or motorized vehicles. arrange your group outing.

Season Lindenwood Nature Preserve is open to the public from May 3-October 28

Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sundays, 12:00-6:00 p.m. Closed Monday-Wednesday

Come Inside! Lindenwood Nature Preserve encompass- es 110 acres of oak-hickory forest and a Stewards of the small, quiet two-acre pond. Visitors may Woods explore the preserve on any of four hiking The volunteer opportunities at Linden- trails ranging in length from .25 miles to 1 “It is inconceivable to me that an ethical wood Nature Preserve are endless. Our mile. One trail features a level boardwalk relation to land can exist without love, Stewards of the Woods act as trail guides and stone path, providing easy navigation respect, and admiration for land, and a (training provided) and help maintain the and access to the pond for strollers and higher regard for its value.” trails in the preserve. All ages are wel- wheelchairs. - Aldo Leopold come. Call 427-6005 for details.