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Nature Camp - Chasing Rainbows

9:oo am - Polliwog Playtime for 18 mo. - 2.5 yrs.
10:00 am - Polliwog Playtime for 2.5 yrs. - 4 yrs.
11:00 am - Knee High Naturalists for 4-6 yr olds

Toddlers, bring your favorite adult to Nature Camp! Activities are designed to help toddlers explore nature through hands-on activities, stories, crafts, games, and activities.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration and payment is required for this event.

Please visit the Environmental Learning Center to register.

For More Information
Contact: Michelle Berns
(563) 264-5922
Conservation@muscatinecountyiowa.gov

Posted by: Conservation

Prescribed Fire Workshop for Landowners

Landowners interested in using prescribed fire as a management tool for prairies and woodlands should attend this class. Participants can expect to be learning in an indoor classroom setting, as well as a few outdoor sessions. There will NOT be a prescribed burn.

$40 Registration fees cover the cost of food and a materials packet.

Register Now  (*Note - this link will take you to the Tri-Rivers.org website for payment and registration)

Topics to be covered:

Benefits of fire on prairies and forests

• Setting goals and objectives for a burn

• Creating and using burn plans

• Fire weather

• Constructing fire breaks

• Firefighting tools and techniques

• Safety, Safety, Safety!!!

This event is provide by the Great Rivers Alliance of Southeast Iowa. A partnership of both public and private conservation agencies who work together to improve the ability of all people to care for the naturals resources in Southeast Iowa. There will be a diversity of presenters at the workshop, each sharing their experience and expertise.

Disclaimer: This workshop is NOT a certification. It is an educational training to make attendees safer and more knowledgeable about using prescribed fire as a management tool.

Attending this workshop makes you eligible to check out a fire cache containing wildland firefighting equipment such as bladder bags, drip torches, Nomex suits, and other fire specific tools.

For More Information
Contact: Katie Hammond
(563) 264-5922
conservation@muscatinecountyiowa.gov
Website

Posted by: Conservation

Full Moon Owl Prowl

“WHO” do you think we will hear?

Let’s go wander through Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area and listen for owls.

We will follow the trail guided by the light of the Snow Moon!

Be sure to dress for the weather and we’ll meet at the Lodge parking lot.

For More Information
Contact: Michelle Berns
(563) 264-5922
conservation@muscatinecountyiowa.gov

Posted by: Conservation