Preserve hours:
Dawn to dusk (see Events/Programs page for scheduled night hikes with local nature experts).
Every Tuesday morning 9-11 a.m., join the Little River Ramblers on a hike to identify flora and fauna present. Leave from the Eagle Marsh barn on Engle Rd, 1/2 mile east of W. Jefferson Blvd. in Fort Wayne April-October and from the Boy Scout office parking lot at the end of Olde Canal Place Rd. (Verizon exit on W. Jefferson) November-March. All are welcome!
Trail Regulations:
Enjoy Eagle Marsh, but please let it stay wild!
To protect our wildlife, do not bring in or remove animals or plants of any kind. Imported species can carry diseases or cause other problems. Please take your trash out with you.
Prohibited:
Pets, hunting, fishing, biking, motorized vehicles, horseback riding, alcohol, drugs, weapons, camping, campfires, and all collecting.
Remain on marked trails. The wildlife of Eagle Marsh need our habitats to survive--please do not trample them. Stay away from indicated hazards and use caution near ditches or when stewardship activities are underway. Contact Little River Wetlands Project at 260-478-2515 if you wish to bring children’s groups to the preserve, conduct studies, or if you see any problems. Thanks!
Directions
Boy Scout Office Parking Lot
Turn off at Olde Canal Place Road (the Verizon Exit on W. Jefferson Blvd.) and proceed to the end of the road.
Eagle Marsh main gate (open during scheduled events)
6801 Engle Road. From West Jefferson Boulevard, turn east on Engle Road. Travel approximately 1/2 mile and turn south on gravel road. Travel down the gravel road to the red and tan barn.
Arrowhead Marsh
From U.S. 24 turn south on Redding Dr. Aboite Road T's into Redding Dr., turn south. Arrowhead Marsh is on the
east side of Aboite Rd. just past the chicken barn. Park in the grassy lot adjacent to the metal Arrowhead Marsh sign. Use caution
during wet seasons as the parking area may be inaccessible.
Note: Arrowhead Prairie is closed to the public during restoration of the new addition.