— PROGRAMS & EVENTS — Providing people opportunities and inspiration to develop an appreciation and understanding of nature and humans as a part of it
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Explore Your Outdoors: Animal Tracks
Explore nature as it gets ready for winter with a special focus on birds. A naturalist will provide an introduction and activities to inspire discovery and investigation in the park; activities are geared toward lower elementary grades. Dress to be outdoors for the entire program. Free but registration is required by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Group registrations are limited to 4 people, and at least one adult must be present with each group. Canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Join naturalist Jess Lancial as we learn about common animal tracks and scat. We will look for clues around McFarland Park trails to help us discover animal inhabitants. This program is designed for children ages 5 and up, plus their adult. Please dress to explore outdoors. This program is free, but registration is required by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24.
Friday, November 6 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. McFarland Park
Tuesday, January 26 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. McFarland Park
Environmental Literature Club Tentatively over Zoom
Explore nature cozied up with a good book. Join naturalist Rebekah Beall at 7 p.m. each month to discuss a different book focused on the human relationship with the environment. This club is free (book purchase or checkout from library is on your own), but registration is required by 4 p.m. on January 15.
Winter Survival
Wednesday, December 16 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. McFarland Park Do you have the skills it takes to be a successful winter survivalist? Participants will be challenged to build shelters, light fires, and more. Wear proper winter attire (dress in layers) as we will be outside the entire time. Fee is $10 per group (groups are limited to 5 people with at least one adult present), and registration is required by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9.
January 26 Crow Planet by Lyanda Lynn Haupt February 23 Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal March 23 Rising by Elizabeth Rush
STORY COUNTY CONSERVATION 515.232.2516 56461 180th Street • Ames, Iowa 50010 Monday - Friday • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. conservation@storycountyiowa.gov • www.storycountyconservation.org
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