Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Events

See other upcoming events on our 2010 calendar.

Feb. 12-14 (Fri.-Sat.). Iowa Paddlesport Expo 2010.
Hosted by CanoeSports Outfitters, Indianola.
Weekend of programs, clinics and special deals for water sports enthusiasts. Saturday at 10 a.m., partners will be there to share information on the status of the future Hickory Ridge Wilderness Camp, INHF’s exciting new project at Lake Red Rock. No admission fee. View the online schedule.

Feb. 28 (Sun.). Drake Sustainability Fair.
Sponsored by Drake University and the City of Des Moines. 1 to 5 p.m.
Local non-profits, government agencies, and private companies will gather in Drake University's Olmsted Center to teach the Des Moines community about sustainability. Presenters will range from the Polk County Conservation Board to DART, plus speakers. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, contact Danny Akright at daniel.akright@drake.edu.

March 6 (Sat.). Bald Eagle Day
Central College (Pella) and Lake Red Rock. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This annual event showcases bald eagles at Central College and nearby Lake Red Rock. Events on Central’s campus include live eagle shows in Central's Douwstra Auditorium, presentations on eagles and other raptors, and an environmental fair. At the North Tailwater Recreation Area, watch eagles feeding and flying below the Red Rock Dam. Event staff and volunteers will be on hand with spotting scopes throughout the event to help spot eagles and answer questions. Admission is free and no reservations are needed. For more information and schedules, visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Red Rock website or contact Tracy Spry at 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690.

2010 Events