The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department'€™s Wild Walkers have released their 2009 schedule. This adult hiking group explores the great outdoors in some of Indiana'€™s finest areas while getting a heart-pumping workout. Each hike features a different natural area in the region, such as parks, wetlands and nature preserves. Join the group on their first walk of the New Year on Friday, January 9, 8:30 am at Salomon Farm Park Learning Center (817 W. Dupont Rd., between Coldwater and Lima Rds.)

For more information, please call Renee Baines at 427-6005 or visit www.fortwayneparks.org.