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Shop Local: Spring Gardening in Fishers

The warm weather is finally back and here to stay. Warmer weather also means it’s time to start your garden back up! There are plenty of local places that offer seeds, flowers, decor, and any other garden needs you have, so make sure you shop local in Fishers this spring. Check out these businesses #AroundFishers:…
Fishers Running Club: Sustainable Running

Several years ago, when Fishers Running Club was getting started, I noticed something: we were producing a lot of waste. After our group runs, when I would stop along our route to pickup the hydration station, I was struck by how many bottles of water and Gatorade we produced. We were filling a laundry basket…
Keeping Fishers Beautiful Year-Round: Juan Puente

As our community comes together to celebrate April Sustainability Month with our monthlong Keep Fishers Beautiful celebration, there is a dedicated team that works year-round to keep our community beautiful and vibrant. On any given day, Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) can be found planting trees, mulching a school courtyard, fixing playground equipment at…
Sustainable Guide to Spring Cleaning

Spring is the season to reset, reorganize, and refresh. But before you grab some trash bags and begin tossing everything, take a moment to consider some more sustainable options for your spring cleaning. Yes, some of these take a bit more time, and believe me, as a mom of an infant and preschooler I am…
Building An Inclusive City

In honor of Fishers’ celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, we’re featuring community stories related to disability and inclusion every Wednesday throughout March. Learn more about the celebration and how you can be an ally for disability inclusion at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness. This week, we’re celebrating the work of the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability, which hosts…
Disability Awareness Month Series: Ben Pigott

In honor of Fishers’ celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, we’re featuring community stories related to disability and inclusion every Wednesday throughout March. Learn more about the celebration and how you can be an ally for disability inclusion at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness. Meet Your Neighbor: Ben Pigott, winner of the Cornerstone Employer Award Ben Piggott is the winner of the 2021…
National Agriculture Day: A Look Ahead at the AgriPark Season

Planting is under way at the Fishers AgriPark! This week, farmer Trevor Wildey is busy planting peas, one of the first vegetables to be planted this season in preparation for the AgriPark’s May 1 reopening. Two weeks ago, I met with Trevor to get a “new” tour of the farm. So much has changed since…
Top 5 Things to Do at Cumberland Park

Hello Fishers! I’m Sarah Sandquist, Director of Fishers Parks. Fishers has 24 parks spread throughout the City, ranging in size and function from pocket parks like Cheeney Creek Nature Area to larger parks like Holland Park and Brooks School Park. Today we are going to explore Cumberland Park! From the roar of the crowd at youth soccer…
Meet Your Neighbor: Patrick Schooley

In honor of Fishers’ celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, we’re featuring community stories related to disability and inclusion every Wednesday throughout March. Learn more about the celebration and how you can be an ally for disability inclusion at fishers.in.us/DisabilityAwareness. Meet Your Neighbor: Patrick Schooley, winner of the Accessibility Award My passion for Special Olympics and Unified Sports…
31 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Kids

As we enter the month of March, the world happily welcomes all things green as winter begins to thaw into spring and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations begin! If your little ones are like mine, knowing that it’s March means all they can think about is the magic of leprechauns, delicious chocolate treasures, and spotting shamrocks…