Environmental Resources Center at Purdue University Fort Wayne

Environmental Resources Center at Purdue University Fort Wayne Promote understanding and conservation of natural resources thru research, education, and outreach.

Faculty, staff, and students from Purdue University Fort Wayne work together with community partners and sponsors to investigate the natural world, train future environmental leaders, and provide quality outreach materials to a variety of audiences. The ERC provides objective guidance, explores solutions, and works to bridge gaps in mission and communication. We focus on environmental issues with

an array of faculty with complementary interests and expertise in natural resources, and encourage opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, both on campus and in the community. Dr. Bruce Kingsbury, Professor of Biology at PFW, is the Director of the ERC. He founded the ERC to provide a more direct connection between scientific research and capabilities at PFW and the community at large.

Happy Earth Day from Waterfield Resources Center 🌍Let’s keep protecting our planet—together, every day.
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Waterfield Resources Center 🌍
Let’s keep protecting our planet—together, every day.

🌎🌿 Join us TOMORROW April, 19th for Earth Day Fort Wayne with LRWP at the ERC — a day rooted in learning, action, and co...
04/18/2026

🌎🌿 Join us TOMORROW April, 19th for Earth Day Fort Wayne with LRWP at the ERC — a day rooted in learning, action, and community. Expect hands-on activities, native plants, local orgs, food trucks, music, and all the good vibes along the river.

Want to keep the momentum going?
The link to ERC's April newsletter is at the end of this post - packed with research conservation stories, upcoming events, moments of gratitude, and ways to stay involved all year long.

https://mailchi.mp/650f3a9c88c4/erc-april-news-brief

Keep an eye out over the next year for glimpses of Bethany's native planting project around the ERC and along the St. Jo...
04/17/2026

Keep an eye out over the next year for glimpses of Bethany's native planting project around the ERC and along the St. Joe River!

This year, Earth Day Fort Wayne—presented by the Little River Wetlands Project—is being hosted at the Waterfield Environ...
04/17/2026

This year, Earth Day Fort Wayne—presented by the Little River Wetlands Project—is being hosted at the Waterfield Environmental Resources Center at Purdue Fort Wayne on Sunday, April 19, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. Find more event details here: https://www.lrwp.org/earthday. We hope to see you here!

Earth Day is April 22, but a Fort Wayne non-profit organization is educating those in Northeast Indiana early.

Join us this Friday at 4 PM at PFW’s Alumni Center for an evening of art, nature, and inspiration 🌿✨Celebrate the changi...
03/18/2026

Join us this Friday at 4 PM at PFW’s Alumni Center for an evening of art, nature, and inspiration 🌿✨

Celebrate the changing seasons at ERC’s Equinox Celebration and explore beautiful, nature-inspired creations from our community. 🌎🎨

🌿🎨 Naturally Inspired is back! 🎨🌿Join us for an evening celebrating the connection between art and nature at our annual ...
03/02/2026

🌿🎨 Naturally Inspired is back! 🎨🌿

Join us for an evening celebrating the connection between art and nature at our annual Naturally Inspired showcase. Whether you’re an artist, a nature enthusiast, or just curious, we’d love to see you there—and feel free to bring friends!

📅 March 20
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Busse Alumni Center (near the Holiday Inn, just west of PFW's main campus)

Know someone who might love this event? Share the invite and help us keep Naturally Inspired growing!

✨ We can’t wait to celebrate creativity with you.

We couldn't possibly say thank you to the Waterfields enough. Endlessly grateful for their continued support 💚
02/24/2026

We couldn't possibly say thank you to the Waterfields enough. Endlessly grateful for their continued support 💚

PFW is honoring Richard D. and Marni Waterfield for their considerable efforts to help staff at PFW’s Environmental Resources Center by naming the ERC building and program the Waterfield Environmental Resources Center.

🐍🐢🦫Part 2 | Midwest Fish & Wildlife ConferenceWe’re back with Part 2 from the 86th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, h...
02/19/2026

🐍🐢🦫
Part 2 | Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference

We’re back with Part 2 from the 86th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, hosted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and held January 25–28, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Today’s spotlight is on Dr. Jordan’s and Dr. Bergeson’s labs, where students are conducting exciting research in wildlife biology and conservation science.
We’re proud of our students and faculty for showcasing PFW science in action!




🐍🐢🦫Students and staff from PFW Biological Sciences had the opportunity to attend the 86th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Confer...
02/16/2026

🐍🐢🦫Students and staff from PFW Biological Sciences had the opportunity to attend the 86th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, hosted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and held January 25–28, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 🐟🦌
Students from the Bergeson, Jordan, and Kingsbury labs presented their research alongside wildlife professionals from across the Midwest and beyond—an incredible opportunity to share science, connect, and learn.
👉 Part 2 coming soon: Spotlight on Dr. Jordan's and Dr. Bergeson’s Lab and their research!




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Fort Wayne, IN
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