Little River Wetlands Project, a local nature organization protecting almost 1,200 acres of natural and restored wetlands in Allen and Huntington Counties, offers interesting and informative nature events this coming March. All are free and open to the community.

Every Tuesday in March, 9 to 11 a.m. “Little River Ramblers.” Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne to hike and explore the preserve’s interesting plants and wildlife. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Contact info or 260-478-2515 for information.

Thursday, March 10, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. “The Right Plant in the Right Place!” Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Coventry Meadows Senior Community on W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Laura Stine of Laura Stine Gardens will discuss creating sustainability in your yard, how to select the right plant for the right location, and using natives while getting rid of any invasives you may have. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Contact info or 260-478-2515 for information or to reserve a spot.

Saturday, March 12, 9 to 10:30 a.m. “Salamanders of Eagle Marsh.” Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Dr. Mark Jordan, IPFW Associate Professor of Biology, will lead a hike looking for and discussing the salamanders that live at Eagle Marsh and are common in the area. Boots recommended (we have lots at the barn) and waders optional. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Contact info or 260-478-2515 for information.

Wednesday, March 16, 9 to 10 a.m. “Short Hikes for Short Legs: We’re Going for the Green!” Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. (For children ages 3 to 5 and a responsible adult.) While we might not find shamrocks, we’ll look for signs of spring, aka the greening of the marsh, on this fun and informative hike. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Contact info or 260-478-2515 for information.

Saturday, March 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m. “Pond Dipping for Swimmers and Wigglers.” Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Folks of all ages love to dip and discover what lives in our ponds! Join us in the barn where we will put on boots, then wade out into our ponds dipping and looking for the wiggling larval stages of insects, swimming tadpoles, crayfish, and small fishes. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free. Contact info or 260-478-2515 for information.