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Summer Calendar of Activities
“First and third Friday nights of each month the Witte Observatory is open free to the public for viewing by the Southeastern Iowa Astronomy Club members. The Witte Observatory Complex is located at Big Hollow Recreation Area, check the Des Moines County Conservation website for travel directions and further information.” Witte Observatory Viewing commences at dusk.
Saturday, July 31, 11 a.m.
Parent-Tot Program, Starr’s Cave Nature CenterWednesday, August 4, 5:30 p.m.
Des Moines County Conservation Board meeting, Starr’s Cave Nature CenterMonday, August 23, 5 p.m.
Hunter Safety begins, Starr’s Cave Nature CenterWednesday, September 1, 5:30 p.m.
Des Moines County Conservation Board meeting, Starr’s Cave Nature CenterMonday, September, 6
Labor Day, Conservation office and Nature Center closedFriday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.
Julie Loyd concert, Starr’s Cave Nature CenterSaturday, September 11, 11 a.m.
Parent-Tot Program, Starr’s Cave Nature CenterSaturday, September 18, 2 p.m.
Shooting Range Certification Course, Starr’s Cave Nature CenterSaturday, September 18, 9 a.m.
Gahn Wildlife Refuge Open House, Gahn Wildlife Refuge|
Board Meeting Information
Residents and non-resident hunters born after January 01, 1972 must satisfactorily complete a hunter safety education course in order to obtain a hunting license. Registration for upcoming Hunter Education classes will need to be completed online. Des Moines County Conservation will no longer be taking registration information at the office unless a student cannot get online to register. To search for upcoming classes and to register, students will need to go to: www.iowadnr.gov/training Students will be able to create a log in, enter all of personal info, and be registered for any upcoming class. Questions? Please contact Chris Lee, Natural Resource Manager at 319-752-5259 (office) or 319-572-1564 (cell). Chris may be contacted by email at leec@co.des-monies.ia.us
Next Hunter Education Class Scheduled:
August 23, 25, 26 & 28th. Monday,
Wednesday & Thursday: 5 - 9:00 p.m. at Starr's Cave Nature Center.
Saturday field class: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 Noon at Big Hollow Creek
Recreation Area Shooting Range. Cost for the Conservation Hunter
Education Course is $5.00 per person.
Shooting Range Certification Course
To use the Big Hollow ranges, you must attend our Range
Certification Course.
Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 09, 2010 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Classes are held at Starr's Cave Nature Center; no-preregistration required. $25.00 individual or $30.00 family memberships. Summer Public Programs Pre-registration is not required except as noted. Fees are charged per person, to help offset the cost of program supplies. All programs can be made fully accessible for the disabled; please call (319)753-5808 so that we can accommodate your special needs or to register for a program. Mississippi River Clean-up Saturday, August 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Port of Burlington Parent-Tot Programs Celebrate nature with your child! This program is for 2-6 year
olds with adult accompaniment. There will be games, stories, a
craft, and outdoor fun. Each PTP runs from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the
Saturdays listed below. Program begins with a picnic so be sure to
bring your own sack lunch! Meet at Starr’s Cave Nature Center.
Registration required and accepted as early as 2 weeks in advance.
Space is limited! Cost: $3. Call (319) 753- 5808. Summer Concerts
All concerts are held at Starr’s Cave
Nature Center with
Nothing Listed at this time.
All programs can be made fully accessible for the
disabled.
Please call (319) 753-5808 so we can accommodate
your special needs or to register for a program.
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