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Osage, Iowa - Registration is now open for the Jan. 25-26 Beyond BOW workshop in Mitchell County. The two-day, hands-on workshop headquartered at Mitchell County Conservation in Osage, is an opportunity to learn to ice fish, squirrel hunt, rabbit hunt, fur trap, and process fur and game.
The registration fee is $75, which covers course materials and lunch on Saturday. Attendees are responsible for their own lodging and should plan to eat prior to arriving each day. Register Now!
Beyond Bow Agenda
Friday, January 25
6-7 p.m.: Check-In
7-9 p.m.: Bonfire/Stargazing or Raccoon Hunt
Saturday, January 26
8 a.m. -12 p.m.: Session 1: Choice of Ice Fishing, Rabbit Hunting, Squirrel Hunting, or Fur Trapping
12-1 p.m.: Lunch (Provided)
1-5 p.m.: Group Session: Fur and Game Processing
5 p.m.: Wrap-Up
Participants will need to a valid fishing license for the ice fishing course, hunting license for the rabbit and squirrel course, and fur harvester license for the fur trapping course before the workshop.
Guthrie Center, Iowa - Registration is now open for the Feb. 8-10 Beyond BOW workshop in Guthrie County. The two-day, hands-on workshop headquartered at Springbrook State Park, near Guthrie Center, is an opportunity to learn to ice fish, winter survival skills, how to snowshoe and cross country ski and more.
Evening sessions and overnight lodging will be at nearby Firefly Creek Ranch at 2345 Redwood Ave, Guthrie Center. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Shelby and Pottawatomie County Conservation boards are partnering to offer this program.
Workshop fees include instruction/training, program materials and equipment, meals and lodging (if selected). Various workshop and lodging options are available. Attendees should plan to eat prior to arriving Friday. Register Now!
Beyond Bow Agenda
Friday, February 8
(Supper on your own)
6:00 Arrive at Firefly Creek Ranch - Welcome, Introductions
6:30 Create Nature Journals
7:30 Yoga
8:30 Campfire, Snacks/Warm Drinks, Storytelling... Indoor Campout
Saturday, February 9
7:30 Breakfast
8:00 Prepare for the Adventure (Gear/Supplies)
8:30 Caravan to Springbrook State Park
9:00 Winter Survival (Fire/Shelter/Water/First Aid)
12:00 Lunch/Warm up
1:00 Ice Fishing (or GPS/Earth Cache)
3:00 Break/Snack/Warm Drinks
3:30 Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing (Atlatl/Archery)
5:30 Head to Firefly Creek Ranch (Where group collaborates to prepare healthy meal)
6:30 Supper
7:00 Essential Oils or Hiking Sticks
8:00 Stargazing/Mysteries of the Night Sky
8:30 Group Builds Fire, Snacks/Warm Drinks/Mythology... Journaling/Sharing/Music Indoor Campout
Sunday, February 10
7:30 Breakfast
8:00 Optional Spiritual Gathering
8:30 Prepare for the Adventure (Gear/Supplies)
9:00 Return to Springbrook
9:30 Nature Photography
10:30 Ski/Snowshoe/Hike
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Wrap up
Participants will need to a valid fishing license for the ice fishing course before the workshop.
 Mosquito Park
The 2019 Iowa Becoming an Outdoor Workshop will be held in the historic river community of Burlington! Burlington is a community of 28,000 located on the Mississippi River in Southeast Iowa. It is a regional center for employment, shopping, education, healthcare and recreation. The community is beautifully situated on the bluffs of the river and has a rich heritage as a center of commerce and culture.
The low down on the event:
When: May 3-5, 2019
Where: PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center
Registration Opens: January 14, 2019 (Check www.iowadnr.gov/bow for more information and the registration link once it becomes available)
Primary Workshop Sponsors: Iowa Department of Natural Resources & Des Moines County Conservation Board
Workshop Highlights:
- Heritage Hill Loop Tour: Attendees will take a drive through Heritage Hill National Historic District, named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Heritage Hill lines the northern sector of downtown with nearly 160 structures reflecting many architectural periods and styles. The district includes a breath taking view of the Mississippi River from Mosquito Park and Snake Alley. Perhaps Burlington's most famous landmark, Ripley's Believe It Or Not! dubbed Snake Alley "Unbelievable Crooked" and #1 on the Odd Spots Across America campaign.
- Birds, Bees and Brews Reception - Sponsored by Aldo Leopold Pheasants Forever Chapter & Parkside Brewing: Attendees will learn about the connection between Iowa's wild pheasant population and the bees and why developing high-quality pollinator habitat is so important to many organizations and businesses. Attendees will also learn about pollinators role in the art of brewing as many historians agree honey was the sugar source for the earliest fermented beverages. Parkside Brewing not only creates beers made with honey thanks to pollinators, but also uses the spent grains from the beer manufacturing process to offer a unique food experience not readily found in the Burlington area today.
- Some Sessions in the Works: Canning & Preserving, Mentored Turkey Hunt, Introduction to Modern Sporting Arms, Introduction to Pistol, Kayak Fishing, Woodworking for Wildlife (Featuring Bat Box Building), City Nature ID and Nature Crafts to name a few.
 Snake Alley
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