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  • Spring Planting Guide: Best Plants for Indiana

    Did you know, according to the Farmer’s Almanac, when you plant native flowers that attract beneficial insects, you can attract native bees and other pollinating insects to your garden? The more diverse you can make your garden, the more insects you can attract to protect it. When I’m asked for spring planting recommendations from my…

  • 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…

  • National Agriculture Day: A Look Ahead at the AgriPark Season

    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…

  • 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…

  • 5 Tips For the 2021 Gardening Season

    The Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL) and Master Gardeners of Hamilton County invite you to join us as the Seed Library opens for the 2021 season!    Seeds are available to check out starting Monday, March 1, 2021. Library cardholders can check out 20 seed packets for the entire season and take them all at once or divide that number up throughout…

  • Top 5 Things to Do at Heritage 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. Each park has its own character and there is something for everyone! Today, we are going…

  • On the Farm Friday: Explore Cover Crops at the AgriPark

    While the Fishers AgriPark has closed to the public for the season, there’s still work to be done behind the scenes. Fishers Parks’ Agriculture Coordinator Jackie Leeuw shares what’s happening on the farm now that harvest has ended and how cover crops are an important for farmers to plant every fall.  Learn more about a day…

  • Explore Ritchey Woods for National Take a Hike Day

    Fishers is home to one of only two state-designated nature preserves in Hamilton County – Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. The diverse property and 2.25 miles of walking trails take you through three completely different types of habitats. Watch this video to explore and learn about them virtually before heading to the park to try it…

  • Top 5 Things to Do at Cheeney Creek Natural Area

    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 Bee Camp Creek Trailhead to larger parks like Holland Park and Brooks School Park. Each park has its own character and there is something for everyone! Nature is waiting…