 |  | Public Events |
|
| |
May
6 |
An Old Time Meal
Thursday, May 6th at 5 pm
Richardson-Jakway House
Enjoy a delicious, 19th century meal, and learn about ongoing efforts to bring Iowa's past to life at the Richardson-Jakway Historic Site. The program will begin at 5 p.m., and is sponsored by the Richardson-Jakway Foundation, a nonprofit group organized to raise funds for the preservation of the Historic Site. Cost for the event is $20 per plate. This will be a small group gathering, so call 319-636-2617 to register soon!
|
May
8 |
Nature's Garage and Bake Sale and
Fontana Herb Society Plant Sale!
May 8th, 8 a.m. - noon
Fontana Park
Shop for gently used camping, birdfeeding, bird watching, hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, bicycling, outdoor cooking, and other outdoor items at Fontana Interpretive Nature Center. Proceeds will be used to fund Nature Center displays and various Conservation Board educational projects and programs. A bake sale and Herb Society Plant sale will also be running at this time. There should be many interesting and fun items, and some sweet deals!
|
May
8 |
Wildflower Geocaching
Saturday, May 8th from 12-4 p.m.
Cortright Wildlife Area
So you’ve heard of geocaching but haven’t had a chance to try it? Or maybe you're a seasoned cacher looking for a new challenge? This is an event for you. Caches will be set up just for this event where you can locate a cache, identify a wildflower, and collect a bead to show you were there. The only way to find these wildflower locations is with GPS (Global Positioning System). Garmin eTrex GPS units and wildflower guides will be available for checkout. Meet at the picnic tables (N 42.31.490, W 92.00.512) to get started (parking at N 42 31.544 W 92 00.458).
Participants can geocache individually or in family groups or teams. Each will be given coordinates for the caches and a scorecard and length of string to record their finds. At the end of the day, strings may be kept as a memento. More information will be available at www.geocaching.com and click on the events calendar for May 8.
|
| May 22 |
International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 22nd, all day
Fontana Park
Help Fontana Park celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by exploring the following events:
7:30 AM Birding by Ear for adults-learn tips and tricks and explore the Fontana trails
9 AM Bird Sleuth Scavenger Hunt for kids-Learn how to use binoculars and hit the trails to search for some special birds. Prizes will be given for completion.
11 AM Bird Picnic for Pre-K to 1st graders-Little tykes and their adults are invited to hear a story, snack on some “bird food,” and create a take-home craft.
1 PM Bird of Prey Program-Get an up-close glimpse of a few of Fontana’s resident birds of prey
3 PM Bird Sleuth Scavenger Hunt for kids-If the 9AM session was too early for you, check this one out.
6:30 PM Evening birding field trip to Ham Marsh-All ages are invited to watch the abundant bird life at Ham’s Marsh. Participants will meet at the Fontana parking lot and carpool to the site.
The nature center will be open special extended hours from 10 AM to 5 PM, with activities for all ages. Crafts and activities will be ongoing at the nature center at those times. You may create a take-home bird feeder, turn in guesses for a bird ID challenge, or get a close-up look at bird skulls, wings, and feet. Kids can become a Bird Sleuth by completing activities and collecting stamps on a special Birding Passport throughout the day.
|
|
|
|
|
