Little River Wetlands Project

 Fort Wayne     Indiana

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Little River Wetlands Project Charity Profile

Little River Wetlands Project restores and protects wetlands in the Little River watershed stretching from Fort Wayne, Indiana, southwest to the Wabash River, a 25,000 acre area once known as the Great Marsh. It now protects more than 1,000 natural acres and serves up to 3,000 adults and children in its free nature education programs annually. Eagle Marsh, LRWP's 750-acre preserve on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, is one of the largest wetland restorations ever done in Indiana.

Wetlands store floodwater, cleanse groundwater, work to forestall climate change, provide much needed wildlife habitat, and offer nature recreation such as hiking, birding, and nature photography. Two amphibian and thirteen bird species endangered or of special concern in Indiana have been seen at LRWP's preserves as of 2009. At Eagle Marsh, visitors have identified about 170 different kinds of birds so far.

LRWP's nature education programs include naturalist-guided hikes, field trips for children's groups, educational nature presentations for children and adults including seniors, an annual Open House that attracts 600+ visitors, and more. All are free and open to the community.

Little River Wetlands Project is a 501 (c) (3) member supported organization. Please visit our website at www.lrwp.org or donate now.

Little River Wetlands Project Volunteer Information

Little River Wetlands Project relies on its many volunteers to help with stewardship work at its preserves (dealing with invasive plant species, seeding, planting, and maintainence of trails), to assist with nature education and trail guidance, and more. Visit our website www.lrwp.org or contact our Community Relations Coordinator at crc@lrwp.org.

Little River Wetlands Project Donation Information

Little River Wetlands Project welcomes donations of any amount. A basic membership of $20 brings with it our informative quarterly newsletter and the satisfaction of helping to bring all the benefits of wetlands to people and wildlife. Wetland Guardians, members who donate $500 or more over two years, and Wetland Legacy donors are invited to special events. Your check in any amount can be mailed to LRWP, 2403 Fairoak Drive, Fort Wayne IN 46809 or you can contribute on our website www.lrwp.org with Paypal. Please call us at 260-478-2515 for additonal information. Thank you.

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