Weekly eNews-Jan 9, 2023

Shake Your Winter Blues

LOCATION: Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham DATE/TIME: Jan 16, 10-11:30am OR 1-2:30pm
Looking for a fun way to get out of the house and off the screens? A change of scenery and a shock to the senses are sure ways to stimulate the mind and body. Learn about some of the features and animals unique to this area, and then explore the outdoors with a hike on- or off-trail with a naturalist or on your own. *Register to be notified of weather cancelation

Animal Sign Hike

LOCATION: Kuehn Conservation Area, Earlham
DATE/TIME: Jan 20, Jan 28, Feb 10, 10-11am

Who is active in winter? How can we tell? Join Naturalist Erica “Bearica” on a hike to see what critters have been active and how we can tell them apart. If there’s snow on the ground, we’ll play a game to test your tracking skills! *Register to be notified of weather cancelation

Build Your Own Rain Barrel

LOCATION: ISU Extension Office, Dallas County Fairgrounds, Adel
DATE/TIME: Jan 21, 9-11am
COST: $50
DCCB is partnering with the Dallas County ISU Extension Office to provide this program. Learn about water quality in Iowa, and build your own rain barrel to do your part to reduce flooding and stormwater pollution on your property. All materials provided. *Registration required

Conversation with an Owl

LOCATION: Hanging Rock Shelterhouse, Redfield
DATE/TIME: Jan 24 & 26, Feb 7 & 9 / choose 6pm or 7:30pm

Join us for a fire glowing in the hearth and meet Strix, a Barred Owl. Participants will come face-to-face with Strix during a naturalist- led conversation examining the owl species common to Dallas County, their adaptations to nighttime hunting, and an introduction to their calls. Will include an Owl Prowl hike on the trails to see if we can strike up a conversation with one of the local Barred owls. *Registration required to choose date/time