Aug. 23-24 (Saturday-Sunday), BioBlitz 2008, Part 2
Allamakee County between Decorah and Waukon, 1 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday
Help us discover what thrives at Heritage Valley, a tremendous property that INHF is protecting on the Upper Iowa River. Teams of professionals and enthusiasts will study the site for 24 hours to identify all the species you can find: plants, fish, insects, birds, mosses and more. The registration deadline has passed and the event is filled.
Aug. 23-24 (Saturday-Sunday), Iowa Mississippi River Trail Bike Ride
Saturday at 1:30 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.
Experience a two-day bike ride on the Mississippi River Trail August 23-24. The ride will begin in Bettendorf and travel south to Muscatine. The registration deadline for this event has passed. Get event and registration information.
Sept. 6 (Saturday), Hartley Heritage Fen dedication
Jasper County, 20 miles NE of Des Moines, 9 a.m.
Experts will be ready and eager to show you the wonders of rare fen wetlands and native prairie at this small-but-mighty site! After a short dedication ceremony, enjoy a guided tour with the Jasper County Conservation Board. Get event details. See project details.
Sept. 6 (Saturday), Iowa River Wildlife Area dedication
1.5 miles North of Marshalltown on Sand Road, 10 a.m.
Come see the new county-owned site that protects a mile of the Iowa River shoreline, some of the best forestland in Marshall County, springs and wildlife habitat, plus an adjoining restoration site for wetlands and prairie. A short dedication will be followed by an opportunity to tour and experience this 485-acre wildlife area. Guests are encouraged to meet at 9:40 a.m. at the Marshall County Courthouse to carpool. In case of heavy rain, the dedication will be held at Grimes Farm and Nature Center, 2359 233rd St., Marshalltown. Get event details. See project details.
Sept. 12 (Friday), 2008 Kauten Fen Walk, 10 a.m. in Fayette County
This year's annual Fen Walk is on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in Fayette County. Be prepared to expect the unexpected. According to Dr. Tom Rosburg from Drake University, you'll see rare and threatened wetland plant species on this fen walk. Please meet at the Kauten farm at 9573 110th St. in Fayette, Iowa to carpool. Bring old shoes or boots, camera, sunscreen, and rain gear (if needed). Rebecca Kauten, who encouraged her parents to protect their fen, is a former INHF intern. Learn more.
Oct. 4 (Saturday), Prairie Seed Harvest
Marietta Sand Prairie State Preserve near Albion, Marshall County, Time TBA
All ages are wlecome to help hand-harvest native prairie seeds on the preserve, to be planted on the addition we helped secure. You'll be able to learn individually about prairie from your fellow volunteers, many of whom will be prairie experts. This is a casual day: drop in and stay as long as you like.
