Volunteer Opportunities
STEWARDSHIP WEDNESDAY: Black Mustard Pull
July 30, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Eagle Marsh Gateway, 6801 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
RSVP: https://www.lrwp.org/event-details-registration/stewardship-wednesdays-black-mustard-pull
Join us in removing invasive black mustard plants along trail 5 at Eagle Marsh. This will give the native plants the room they need to thrive, and in doing so feed insects who support the entire food web. All supplies are provided, just wear sturdy shoes and a smile! Meet at the Gateway Parking lot near the Eagle Marsh kiosk.
VOLUNBEERING
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 6 pm - 8 pm
Hop River Brewing Company, 1515 N Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Join us, and other volunteers in the community, at Hop River Brewing Company (1515 N Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808) for an evening of stewardship and volunteering! This is a great way to support us at Little River Wetlands Project and a local brewery. This is an all ages venue, so children are welcome. If you don't enjoy beer, that's okay, they have plenty of good food and non-alcoholic beverages too. Registrations appreciated, walk-ins welcome!
RSVP: https://www.lrwp.org/event-details-registration/volunbeering-2025-08-06-18-00
TRASHY THURSDAY
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Eagle Marsh Gateway, 6801 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Volunteer with us to keep our wildlife safe and our preserves clean. We'll be picking up trash along Engle road on the 1st Thursday of each month, from 10 am - Noon. Wear close-toed shoes and long pants. We'll provide safety vests, gloves, trash bags, trash grabbers and snacks! Meet us at the Gateway (gravel) Parking Lot at 6801 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 and help make a difference in your community!
RSVP: https://www.lrwp.org/event-details-registration/trashy-thursday-2025-08-07-10-00
STEWARDSHIP WEDNESDAY
Weed Wrangle: Callery Pear Removal
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
LRWP Office, 8315 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
RSVP: https://www.lrwp.org/event-details-registration/weed-wrangle-callery-pear-removal
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
LRWP Office, 8315 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
RSVP: https://www.lrwp.org/event-details-registration/weed-wrangle-callery-pear-removal-1
Join us to learn why and how to identify the invasive species Callery Pear, then hike with us to remove as many of these as we can! Removing invasive species is crucial to preserving biodiversity, and we can't do it without you. Come make an impact in your community!
Please dress for the weather and bring plenty of water! We will provide instruction, hand tools and gloves. This event will be canceled in the event of rain.
Native Plant Propagation Series: Seed Collecting Hike
Aug 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Eagle Marsh Barn, 6801 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, USA
Join us on another short hike to identify and collect seed heads of a few native plant species. Use these seeds to start your own native habitat in your backyard, or help restore our preserves by growing plants with us. Either way, our wild community wins! Please dress appropriately for the weather.
We'll provide supplies and instruction. This event will be canceled in the event of rain.
RSVP: https://www.lrwp.org/event-details-registration/native-plant-propagation-series-seed-collecting-hike
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 6 - 7 pm
LRWP Office, 8315 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Come learn about what volunteer opportunities LRWP has to offer! Led by our Preserve and Volunteer Steward, Charles Sifferlen, who will share his experience and introduce you to the various volunteer roles at LRWP. We'll be hosting at our office at 8315 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Please complete an online volunteer application at https://www.lrwp.org/volunteerapplication prior to attending.