NEWS & UPDATES
You Otter Know about the Otters
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No See Ums
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Big Bluestem
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Lost Island Trail Improvements
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EVENTS
Christmas Open House at Lost Island Nature CenterDec 04, 2019 – 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Holiday Open House Start your holiday season by enjoying the fragrance of fresh evergreens and celebrating Christmas cheer at the Lost Island Nature Center. A variety of decorated Christmas trees by area organizations and businesses will be on display and holiday treats will be available to enjoy.
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Junior Naturalist-Cross Country SkiingDec 21, 2019 – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2019-2020 Palo Alto County Junior Naturalist Program Cross Country Skiing: Saturday, December 21, 10 am-12 pm at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven This event is for registered Junior Naturalists.
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is offering the Junior Naturalist Program during the school year for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Junior Naturalists meet one Saturday each month from October through May. Registration for the 2019-2020 Junior Naturalist Program is closed. For more information, call 712-837-4866. This year’s activities include: October 19, 8 am-12 pm: Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt at Sportsmans Park, Cylinder November 16, 10 am-12 pm: Geocaching at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven December 21, 10 am-12 pm: Cross Country Skiing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven January 18, 10 am-12 pm: Snowshoeing at Basswood Recreation Area, Emmetsburg February 15, 10 am-12 pm: Ice Fishing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven March 21, 10 am-12 pm: Bird House Building at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven April 25, 9 am-12 pm: Iowa Young Birders at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven May 9, 1 pm-4 pm: Wings & Wetlands at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven A more detailed schedule and directions to the program sites will be sent to participants. For more information, please call 712-837-4866. Activities subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Participants will be notified of any changes.
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Junior Naturalist-Snow ShoeingJan 18, 2020 – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2019-2020 Palo Alto County Junior Naturalist Program Snow Shoeing: Saturday, January 18, 10 am-12 pm at Basswood Recreation Area, Emmetsburg This event is for registered Junior Naturalists.
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is offering the Junior Naturalist Program during the school year for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Junior Naturalists meet one Saturday each month from October through May. Registration for the 2019-2020 Junior Naturalist Program is closed. For more information, call 712-837-4866. This year’s activities include: October 19, 8 am-12 pm: Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt at Sportsmans Park, Cylinder November 16, 10 am-12 pm: Geocaching at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven December 21, 10 am-12 pm: Cross Country Skiing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven January 18, 10 am-12 pm: Snowshoeing at Basswood Recreation Area, Emmetsburg February 15, 10 am-12 pm: Ice Fishing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven March 21, 10 am-12 pm: Bird House Building at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven April 25, 9 am-12 pm: Iowa Young Birders at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven May 9, 1 pm-4 pm: Wings & Wetlands at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven A more detailed schedule and directions to the program sites will be sent to participants. For more information, please call 712-837-4866. Activities subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Participants will be notified of any changes.
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Junior Naturalist-Ice FishingFeb 15, 2020 – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2019-2020 Palo Alto County Junior Naturalist Program Ice Fishing: Saturday, February 15, 10 am-12 pm at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven This event is for registered Junior Naturalists.
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is offering the Junior Naturalist Program during the school year for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Junior Naturalists meet one Saturday each month from October through May. Registration for the 2019-2020 Junior Naturalist Program is closed. For more information, call 712-837-4866. This year’s activities include: October 19, 8 am-12 pm: Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt at Sportsmans Park, Cylinder November 16, 10 am-12 pm: Geocaching at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven December 21, 10 am-12 pm: Cross Country Skiing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven January 18, 10 am-12 pm: Snowshoeing at Basswood Recreation Area, Emmetsburg February 15, 10 am-12 pm: Ice Fishing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven March 21, 10 am-12 pm: Bird House Building at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven April 25, 9 am-12 pm: Iowa Young Birders at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven May 9, 1 pm-4 pm: Wings & Wetlands at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven A more detailed schedule and directions to the program sites will be sent to participants. For more information, please call 712-837-4866. Activities subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Participants will be notified of any changes.
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Junior Naturalist-Bird House BuildingMar 21, 2020 – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 2019-2020 Palo Alto County Junior Naturalist Program Bird House Building: Saturday, March 21, 10 am-12 pm at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven This event is for registered Junior Naturalists.
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is offering the Junior Naturalist Program during the school year for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Junior Naturalists meet one Saturday each month from October through May. Registration for the 2019-2020 Junior Naturalist Program is closed. For more information, call 712-837-4866. This year’s activities include: October 19, 8 am-12 pm: Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt at Sportsmans Park, Cylinder November 16, 10 am-12 pm: Geocaching at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven December 21, 10 am-12 pm: Cross Country Skiing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven January 18, 10 am-12 pm: Snowshoeing at Basswood Recreation Area, Emmetsburg February 15, 10 am-12 pm: Ice Fishing at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven March 21, 10 am-12 pm: Bird House Building at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven April 25, 9 am-12 pm: Iowa Young Birders at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven May 9, 1 pm-4 pm: Wings & Wetlands at Lost Island-Huston Park, Ruthven A more detailed schedule and directions to the program sites will be sent to participants. For more information, please call 712-837-4866. Activities subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. Participants will be notified of any changes.
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