World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day Film & Panel

Feb 02, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cinema Center, 437 E Berry St # 1, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA

In celebration of World Wetlands Day, Little River Wetlands Project and ACRES Land Trust, in collaboration with Cinema Center, invite the community to a film event celebrating wetlands and their importance. The evening features "An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands," which follows a young filmmaker guided by his grandfather, wetland scientist Calvin DeWitt, as they explore the Waubesa Wetlands and reflect on our connection to these vital landscapes. A panel discussion with local conservation voices will follow, with time for audience questions and shared conversation.

YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET FOR THIS EVENT. Tickets can be acquired HERE.

Or at the door, if any remain available.

World Wetlands Day Trivia Night 2026

Join us for a night of wetlands trivia to celebrate World Wetlands Day (Feb. 2nd).

February 4th, 2026 from 6 until 8 pm.

Hop River Brewing Company 1515 N Harrison Street Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

$5 per person. Team maximum 8 people.

Mulligans are available for one free question each round (6 for $10)

Raffle tickets $1 or 6 for $5 - win wetland artwork and LRWP bling

Prizes for the top teams.

Come for great food, beverages, and fun. Learn about the importance of wetland ecosystems.

Purchase your Trivia Night tickets HERE:

More World Wetlands Day Activities 2026

Local organizations across Northeast Indiana are joining forces to celebrate World Wetlands Day (February 2) with hands-on events for all ages. Wetlands are vital ecosystems that clean water, support wildlife, reduce flooding, and connect communities to nature. This celebration encourages everyone to explore, protect, and enjoy them.

Events take place across the Greater Fort Wayne area thanks to Earth Charter Indiana, Little River Wetlands Project, ACRES Land Trust, Allen County Public Library, the City of Fort Wayne, Purdue Fort Wayne’s Environmental Resources Center, and LC Nature Park. Many events are free; some require advance registration. Community members are encouraged to attend, bring friends and family, and discover how wetlands support clean water, wildlife, and resilient communities.