Calendar of Events

Hunter Safety Card Requirements
IAAP Hunting
All Questions Regarding This Subject Should Be Directed to:
Mr. Joe Haeffner @ (319) 753-7903 or email him at Joe.haffner@us.army.mil

Spring Calendar of Activities

First and third Friday night of each month, Southeast Iowa Astronomy Club meets at the Witte Observatory at Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area for a program and star gazing. Viewing Commences at DUSK. Witte Observatory

Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. Des Moines County Conservation Board 'Special Meeting', Des Moines County Conservation Office - 13700 Washington Road, West Burlington, IA 52655

Tuesday, April 29, 5:00 p.m. Summer camp sign-up begins, Starr’s Cave Nature Center - Schedule of Camp Dates

Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m. Des Moines County Conservation Board meeting, Starr’s Cave Nature Center

Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. Critter Catching, Starr’s Cave Park & Preserve

Saturday, May 24, 11:00 a.m. Parent-Child program, Starr’s Cave Nature Center

Monday, May 26 Memorial Day, Conservation office and Starr’s Cave Nature Center closed

SUMMER CAMP - 2008
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Hunter Safety
Starr’s Cave Nature Center

The schedule for Des Moines County Conservation's upcoming year will be as follows.

July 8th, 10th and 12th, 2008

Tuesday July 8th - Thursday July 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. at Starr's Cave Nature Center. Saturday July 12, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area-Shooting Range

October 28, 30th and November 01, 2008

Tuesday October 28th - Thursday October 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. at Starr's Cave Nature Center. Saturday November 01, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the Big Hollow Creek Recreation Area-Shooting Range

Limit of 50 people; pre-registration required by calling the main office at 319-753-8260. Please have participants Social Security Number and Birthdates available when registering. Participants must be 12 year of age minimum. Cost $5.00 per person.

Hunter Safety
Southeastern Community College

Class Dates and Times:

Monday April 07th & Thursday 10th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday April 12th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Big Hollow Shooting Ranges

Monday April 14th & Thursday 17th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Monday September 08th & Thursday 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday September 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Big Hollow Shooting Ranges

Monday September 15th & Thursday 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

NOTE: Southeastern Community College is presenting this Hunter Safety Class. Instructor, Steve Kershner.
For More information contact Southeastern Community College.
This basic and preliminary information is being provided as a public service.

Shooting Range Certification Courses:

Monday July 14, 2008	--	7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday September 06, 2008	--	2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday November 05, 2008	--	7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

All Classes are held at Starr's Cave Nature Center; no pre-registration required. $25.00 individual or $30.00-Family Memberships

Other Scheduled Activities

Nature Center Seasonal Saturday Opening: April 15 to October 25th, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Summer Camp Sign-up: Tuesday, April 29, 2008; 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Free Camping Weekend: June 6,7,8 of 2008
Annual Fishing Derby: Saturday, June 7, 2008: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Summer Camps begin: Monday, June 9, 2008
Volunteer Dinner: Thursday, January 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.

Spring Concerts

**2007-08 Concert Series ticket price-$10 for adults** All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starr’s Cave Nature Center. Admission is $10 for adults, and $2 for children under 18. Refreshments are served. Please note increase in admission.

Colin O’Brien - April 4, 2008

In the style of the late John Hartford, O’Brien dances rhythms on his amplified footboard and sings while playing the daylights out of his Banjo, Fiddle, and Guitar.

Shinbone Alley - May 2, 2008

An exciting mix of favorite Iowa musicians who bring approximately 125 years of collective performing experience. Their eclectic selection of fiddle tunes, swing, old country and bluegrass defies easy classification.

Spring 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.
Parent-Tot Program

Saturday, April 12
Starr’s Cave Nature Center
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 2-5, with parent
$1 per child; pre-registration required

Celebrate nature with your child! Bring your own picnic lunch, then join a naturalist for a bird program.

Critter Catching

Saturday, May 10
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
All ages
Free
Starr’s Cave Nature Center

Join us for critter dipping in Flint Creek. We will provide the nets and help with identification of critters.

Parent-Child Program

Saturday May 24
Starr’s Cave Nature Center
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 6-11, with parent
$1 per child; pre-registration required

Celebrate nature with your child! Bring your own picnic lunch, then join a naturalist for an insect program.