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Spring/Summer 2008 Calendar
of Events
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Harrison County Conservation Board
Meetings
The Harrison County Conservation Board meets on the first Monday of
each month at 7:00 pm, at Willow Lake Headquarters Building, 2725
Easton Trail, Woodbine, Iowa. The meetings are open to the public and
visitors are welcome. |
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April |
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Spring is here - parks open April 1st
Nature Tots: In a Small,
Small Pond
Monday, April 21st, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Willow Lake Recreation Area, Woodbine
Nature Tots is for ages 3, 4, or 5 years old and an adult. For
this program we will learn about animals that live around a pond. We’ll read a
book, get to see and touch some of these animals, and make a craft. Snack
provided. There is no cost or registration. Older siblings may attend
program, but only tots will be able to participate. Program will be held in the
Nature Encounter Center.
Arbor Day Open House
Saturday, April 26th, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Willow Lake Recreation Area, Woodbine
Bring the family out for our annual open house at Willow Lake.
Receive free trees to plant in your yard, see displays in the Nature Encounter
Center, and meet the staff and conservation board. There will be
information on the Emerald Ash Borer, an exotic insect that is threatening
Iowa’s ash trees, and what you can do to help the fight. Kids will also see
amphibians and reptiles and be able to make a craft to take home!
No cost; no registration. |
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May |
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Hunting Morel Mushrooms
Thursday May 1st, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Willow Lake Recreation Area, Woodbine
Have you ever gone looking for morel mushrooms only to
come back empty handed while your neighbor finds a whole bag full?
Come out to Willow Lake to learn the best places to look for mushrooms
and how to identify true morels. We’ll hike the woodlands and
participants can keep what morels they find to take home. Meet at
the shower house in the campground. There is no cost or registration.
Dress for the weather and for hiking. Program cancelled if severe
weather. No cost; no registration.
May 10th is
International Migratory Bird Day
Harrison County Conservation
Board office
will be closed on May 26th in observance of Memorial Day |
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June |
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Kids' Fishing Day
Saturday, June 7th 9:00 -11:00 p.m.
Willow Lake Recreation Area,
Woodbine
The Woodbine Kiwanis and Harrison County Conservation will host
the annual Kids’ Fishing Day at Willow Lake. Bring your fishing pole,
bait, and a little luck and see if you catch the big one! Try your skill in the
casting contest. Whether you catch a fish or not everyone will get prizes!
There will also be a fish cleaning station to demonstrate how to filet fish and
get yours ready to take home! This event is held rain or shine! Sign
up sheets will be in local schools or call HCCB for more information.
Pisgah Play Days
Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Pisgah City Park, Pisgah
Bring the family to enjoy Pisgah Days! Harrison County
Conservation will have a booth with live animals and fun things for the kids.
Learn more about park and wildlife areas in Harrison County! |
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July |
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Harrison County Conservation Board office
will be
closed on July 4th!
Harrison County Conservation Fair Booth
Saturday, July 26th, noon-5:00 p.m.
Fairgrounds, Missouri Valley
Stop by to visit us at the 150th Harrison County Fair!
We’ll have our booth set up in Groom’s Hall with live animals and stuff for the
kids! Bring the family and learn more about fishing, camping, hiking,
hunting, and outdoor recreation in Harrison County |
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August |
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Caught On Camera!
Saturday, August 9th, 9:00-10:00 p.m.
Willow Lake Recreation Area,
Woodbine
Harrison County Conservation has set up a trail
camera at different locations to catch animals when no one is
around! Bring the family to see pictures of all these different
animals. Here’s a hint—there’s some with spots, some with
stripes, and winged creatures. This is not a program to miss!
Come a little early to roast marshmallows and make s’mores!
Meet at the large shelter in the campground. If severe
weather, program will be held in the Nature Encounter Center.
Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12th!
Hunter Safety Class
August 21st and 23rd
Willow Lake Recreation Area,
Woodbine
Harrison County Conservation will host a hunter
safety class on Thursday, August 21st from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and
Saturday, August 23rd from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Anyone born
after January 1st, 1972, must complete a hunter safety class to hunt
in Iowa. Participants must be 12 years old and attend both
classes to receive certification. Registration will only be
accepted beginning July 7th and space is limited. Call
HCCB at 712-647-2785 to register or for more information.
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County Conservation Board sponsors two hunter safety
classes a year in March and August. Can’t get to one of
our classes? Check out the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources
website at
www.iowadnr.com/law/lawdb/viewcourse.html
to search for others in southwest Iowa!
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September |
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Harrison County Conservation Board office
will be
closed on September 1st for Labor Day
Missouri Valley Kids Fest
Saturday, September 13th, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Missouri Valley City Park, Missouri Valley
Harrison County Conservation will have a booth at
Kids Fest! Stop by to see live animals like turtles, frogs,
and snakes. There will also be information about outdoor
recreation opportunities in Harrison County. Bring the family
and have some fun! |
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